MN 4th Inf. Co F. Residence: Freeborn County, Minnesota. Born in Norway; military records list Sweden. Civil War: Age 30. Enrolled 11 Oct 1861. Mustered the same day. Private. Re-enlisted 1 Jan 1864. Promoted to Corporal. Promoted to Sergeant. Discharged from the service with the regiment, 19 Jul 1865. Sources: (MINN p201) (FCHS) (MCIW p232) (Ulvestad p259)