IL 10th Cav Co E. Residence: Sangamon, Sangamon County, Illinois. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 30. Blue eyes, light hair, fair complexion, 6’4”. Enlisted for three years on 20 Sep 1861 and mustered 25 Nov 1861 at Camp Butler, Illinois. Private. Deserted 29 Mar 1862. Sources: (ILSA reel 14 p114)