IL 17th Cav Co B. Residence: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Born in Norway. Civil War: Sailor. Age 33. Blue eyes, brown hair, light complexion, 5’8”. Enlisted for three years on 1 Dec 1863 at Chicago. Mustered 22 Jan 1864 at St. Charles, Illinois. Private. Deserted 28 Jan 1864 at St. Charles. Sources: (ILSA reel 15 p57)
