ND 1st Inf Co C. Residence: Grafton, North Dakota. Born 1858 in Norway. Spanish-American War: Age 29. Entered service on 10 May 1887 at Grafton. Commissioned Captain on 26 Apr 1898. Fought in Cuba. Discharged 25 Sep 1899 at Bismarck, North Dakota. Post war: Married Clara Opperud. Died 27 May 1923 at Grafton, age 65. Buried in Forest Hill Cemetery at Canton, South Dakota, lot 35, block 11, grave 8. Sources: (SDSHS WPA Veterans Cemetery Records, Lincoln County) (Ulvestad p255)
