IL 3rd Cav Co I. Residence: Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 19. Unmarried. Light eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’10”. Enlisted for three years on 10 Aug 1861 at Bloomington. Mustered 24 Aug 1861 at Camp Butler. Private. Died 18 Dec 1862 at St. Louis, Missouri. Sources: (ILSA reel 13 p37)