IA 7th Cav Co E. Residence: Elgin, Fayette County, Iowa. Born in Norway. Civil War: Age 22. Enlisted 1 Apr 1863. Mustered 17 May 1863. Private. Transferred to Company F, 7th Cavalry Reorganized. Promoted Corporal, 26 May 1865. Mustered out 17 May 1866, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Sources: (ISW-IV p1328,1451)
