IL 55th Inf Co C. Residence: Durand, Illinois. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 22. Gray eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’4”. Enlisted for three years on 9 Sep 1861. Mustered 31 Oct 1861 at Chicago, Illinois. Private. Post war: Died of disease on 22 May 1864 at Durand. Sources: (ILSA reel 5 p12)
