IL 53rd Inf Co H. Residence: Morris, Grundy County, Illinois. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 23. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’7½”. Enlisted for three years on 26 Mar 1864 at Morris. Mustered 27 Apr 1864 at Ottawa. Private. Died of disease on 26 Jun 1864 at Chattanooga, Tennessee. Sources: (ILSA reel 5 p42; reel 47-9 p42)
