IL 17th Inf Co E. Residence: Walago, Knox County, Illinois. Born in Sweden. Civil War: Age 36. Farmer. Blue eyes, brown hair, dark complexion, 5’8”. Enlisted for three years on 22 Jan 1864 at Galesburg, Illinois, and mustered on 22 Feb 1864 at Camp Butler, Illinois. Recruit. Private. Transferred to IL 8th Inf Co B. Sources: (ILSA reel two p 21)
