IL 96th Inf Co H. Residence: Warren, Jo Davies County, Illinois. Born in Norway. Civil War: Blacksmith. Age 21. Unmarried. Gray eyes, auburn hair, light complexion, 5’8”. Enlisted for three years on 9 Aug 1862 at Warren. Mustered 4 Sep 1862 at Rockford, Illinois. Private. Promoted to Corporal. Mustered out on 30 May 1865 at Louisville, Kentucky. Sources: (ILSA reel 8 p74)
