MN 1st Mounted Rangers Co K. Residence: Blue Earth, Faribault County, Minnesota. Born in Norway. Civil War: Age 29. Enrolled 1 Nov 1862. Mustered 10 Dec 1862. Sergeant. Served in Indian and Civil wars. Reduced to ranks 11 Feb 1863. Discharged from the service with his company, 10 Dec 1863. Post war: In 1890, he was living at Dell, Faribault Couonty, Minnesota. Sources: (MINN p671) (MCIW p539) (1890 Veterans and Widows Census, Minnesota, No.123, roll 22)