MN Hv Arty 1st Reg Co A. Residence: Ridgeway, Winona County, Minnesota. Born in Norway. Civil War: Age 22. Enrolled 20 Sep 1864. Mustered the same day. Private. Promoted to Corporal on 10 Dec 1864. Discharged from the service with his company on 20 Jun 1865. Sources: (MINN p570)