MN 2nd Inf Co A. Residence Preston, Fillmore County, Minnesota. Born in Norway. Civil War: Age 18. Enrolled 26 Jun 1861. Mustered the same day. Private. Discharged from the service 25 Jun 1864 on expiration of term of service. Sources: (MINN p57) (MCIW p124) (“History of Fillmore County, publ. 1912, p 146)
