IL 72nd Inf Co E. Residence: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Born in Norway. Civil War: Cooper. Age 20. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’7½”. Enlisted for three years on 14 Dec 1863 at Chicago. Mustered the same day at Camp Yates, Illinois. Private. Died 9 Nov 1864 at Vicksburg, Mississippi. Sources: (ILSA reel 7 p56)
