IL 36th Inf Co E. Residence: Bristol, Kendall County, Illinois. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 33. Unmarried. Blue eyes, brown hair, light complexion, 5’6”. Enlisted for three years on 1 Aug 1861 at Bristol. Mustered 20 Aug 1861 at Aurora, Illinois. Private. Re-enlisted as a Veteran on 1 Jan 1864 at Blaines Cross Road. Re-mustered 25 Jan 1864 at Chattanooga, Tennessee. Deserted on 7 Mar 1864 at Chicago, Illinois. Sources: (ILSA reel three p 66, 68)
