IL 36th Inf Co D. Residence: Lisbon, Kendall County, Illinois. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 22. Unmarried. Gray eyes, light hair, fair complexion, 5’10”. Enlisted for three years on 15 Jul 1861 at Lisbon. Mustered 20 Aug 1861 at Aurora, Illinois. Private. Re-enlisted as a Veteran for three years on 1 Jan 1864 at Blanes Cross Roads. Mustered 25 Jan 1864 at Chattanooga, Tennessee. On re-enlistment, he gave his residence as Nettle Creek, Grundy County, Illinois. Died 21 Feb 1865 at Nashville, Tennessee, of wounds received in action. Sources: (ILSA reel three p 61, 63)
