MN Hv Arty 1st Reg Co D. Residence: Preston, Fillmore County, Minnesota. Born in Norway. Civil War: Age 32. Enrolled 1 Oct 1864. Mustered 12 Oct 1864. Private. Discharged from the service 26 Jun 1865. Sources: (MINN p583) (MCIW p621) (“History of Fillmore County”, publ 1912, p153)
