IL 8th Cav Co B. Residence: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Born in Norway. Civil War: Agriculturist. Age 20. Blue eyes, fair hair, ruddy complexion, 5’7”. Enlisted for one year on 1 Oct 1864 at Chicago and mustered there the same day. Private. Mustered out 17 Jul 1865 at Benton Barracks, Missouri. Sources: (ILSA reel 14 p101)
