MN Hv Arty 1st Reg Co B. Residence: Spring Grove, Houston County, Minnesota. Born in Roros, Norway. Civil War: Age 26. Enrolled 20 Sep 1864. Mustered 20 Feb 1864 (sic). Private. Discharged from the service with his company 17 Jun 1865. Sources: (MINN p574) (MCIW p617) (Ulvestad p274)