IL 11th Cav Co E. Residence: Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 37. Unmarried. Blue eyes, sandy hair, light complexion, 5’10”. Enlisted for three years on 13 Nov 1861 at Peoria and mustered 20 Dec 1863. Private. Re-enlisted as a Veteran on 20 Dec 1863 at Clear Creek, Mississippi, and mustered 31 Dec 1863 at Hebron, Mississippi. Mustered out on 30 Sep 1865 at Memphis, Tennessee. Sources: (ILSA reel 14 p30, 32)
