WI 4th Cav Co G. Residence: Martel, Pierce County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 43. Married. Blue eyes, auburn hair, light complexion, 5’6”. Enlisted for three years on 4 Jan 1864 at Hudson, Wisconsin. Mustered 3 Mar 1864 at Madison, Wisconsin. Recruit. Private. Company commander wrote on his final muster roll that he “Always rode a poor horse unable to go on any service likely to be dangerous.” Mustered out 8 Jul 1865 by order of the Surgeon General. Sources: (WHS red book v.4b p172)
