IL 21st Inf Co C. Residence: Monticello, Platt County, Illinois. Born in Norway. Civil War: Sailor. Unmarried. Age 35. Hazel eyes, brown hair, dark complexion, 5’10”. Enlisted for three years on 14 Jun 1861 at Mattoon, Illinois. Mustered 28 Jun 1871 at Springfield, Illinois. Private. Mustered out 5 Jul 1864 at Chattanooga, Tennessee, expiration of term of service. Sources: (ILSA reel 2 p 14)
