MN 7th Inf Co A. Residence: Northfield, Rice County, Minnesota. Born in Norway; military records list Sweden. Civil War: Age 30. Enrolled 9 Aug 1862. Mustered 10 Oct 1862. Served in Indian and Civil wars. Sergeant. Discharged from the service with his regiment, 16 Aug 1865. Sources: (MINN p323) (MCIW p371) (Ulvestad p259)