IL 74th Inf Co G. Residence: Leona, Winnebago County, Illinois. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 28. Unmarried. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’7”. Enlisted for three years on 12 Aug 1862 at Durand, Illinois. Mustered 4 Sep 1862 at Rockford, Illinois. Private. Died of disease on 9 Feb 1863 at Nashville, Tennessee. Sources: (ILSA reel 7 p59)
