MN 4th Inf Co A. Residence: Belle Plaine, Scott County, Minnesota. Born in Norway. Civil War: Age 19. Enrolled 26 Sep 1861. Mustered 4 Oct 1861. Private. Re-enlisted 29 Feb 1864. Promoted to Corporal. Mustered out 19 Jul 1865. Sources: (MINN p177) (MCIW p222)
