IL 36th Inf Co F. Residence: Newark, Kendall County, Illinois. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 24. Unmarried. Blue eyes, dark hair, fair complexion, 5’9”. Enlisted for three years on 17 Aug 1861 at Newark. Mustered 20 Aug 1861 at Aurora, Illinois. Private. Died of heart disease on 8 Jul 1862 at Rienzi, Mississippi. Sources: (ILSA reel three p 72)
