IL 12th Inf Unassigned Recruit. Residence: Leyden, Cook County, Illinois. Born in Norway. Civil War: Machinist. Age 30. Hazel eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’6”. Enlisted for one year on 13 Jan 1865 at Chicago, Illinois. Mustered the same day. Private. Sources: (ILSA reel one p 119)
