WI 1st Inf Co I. Born in Norway. Civil War: Age 32. Mason. Blue eyes, dark hair, fair complexion. Drafted at Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, on 18 Nov 1863 and mustered there the same day, enrolled for three years. Private. Transferred to WI 21st Inf Co C on 19 Sep 1864. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 2