WI 3rd Inf Co K. Residence: Cottage Grove, Dane County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 36. Blue eyes, brown hair, blonde complexion, 5’5”. Enlisted for three years on 6 May 1861 at Madison, Wisconsin. Mustered 29 Jun 1861 at Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Private. Re-enlisted as a veteran for three years on 23 Feb 1864 at Fayetteville, Tennessee. Mustered 24 Feb 1864 at Tallahoma, Tennessee. Private. Mustered out 18 Jul 1865. Post war: Buried at West Koshkonong, Wisconsin. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 12-5; red book vol 9 p198) (Wisconsin Cemetery Records) (Hedberg) “Floom, Botolph”