IL 7th Inf Co I. Residence: Indian Point, Menard County, Illinois. Born in Norway. Civil War: Laborer. Age 18. Black eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’11”. Enlisted for three years on 1 Feb 1864 at Springfield, Illinois. Mustered 21 Feb 1874 at Camp Butler. Private. Mustered out 9 Jul 1865 at Louisville, Kentucky. Sources: (ILSA reel 1 p 45)
