MN 7th Inf Co G. Residence: Red Wing, Goodhue County, Minnesota. Born in Nummedal, Norway. Civil War: Age 21. Enrolled 15 Aug 1862. Mustered 2 Oct 1862. Served in both Indian and Civil wars. Corporal. Discharged from the service for disability 7 Jun 1865. Post war: Living in Zumbrota, Minnesota, in 1907. Sources: (MINN p347) (MCIW p380) (Ulvestad p262)
