IL 11th Inf Co K. Residence: La Salle, La Salle County, Illinois. Born in Norway. Civil War: Age 19. Farmer. Unmarried. Hazel eyes, brown hair, light complexion, 5’7”. Enlisted for three years on 9 May 1861 at La Salle, Illinois. Private. Re-enlisted for three years on 4 Dec 1863 at Vicksburg, Mississippi, and mustered there on 20 Dec 1863. Promoted to Sergeant. Mustered out 21 May 1865. Sources: (ILSA reel one p 57,58)
