WI 12th Inf Co C. Born in Norway. Civil War: Age 23. Farmer. Unmarried. Blue eyes, light hair, fair complexion, 5’7¼”. Enrolled for one year on 13 Oct 1864 at Janesville, Wisconsin, as a substitute. Enlistment credited to Perry, Dane County. Mustered the same day. Private. Mustered out 16 Jul 1865. Sources: (WHS red book vol 17, p54)