IL 26th Inf Co B. Residence: Freeport, Stephenson County, Illinois. Born in Denmark. Civil War: Age 37. Farmer. Unmarried. Gray eyes, sandy hair, sandy complexion, 6’. Enlisted for three years on 15 Aug 1861 at Freeport and mustered that day at Camp Butler. Private. Discharged for disability on 12 Jul 1862 at Danville, Mississippi. Sources: (ILSA reel two p 53)
