IL 53rd Inf Co C. Residence: Ottawa, La Salle County, Illinois. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 21. Unmarried. Light eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’6”. Enlisted for three years on 24 Nov 1861 at Ottawa. Mustered there on 1 Jan 1862. Corporal. Deserted 18 Aug 1862. Sources: (ILSA reel 5 p15)
