MN 2nd Inf Co B. Residence: Rushford, Fillmore County, Minnesota. Born in Norway. Civil War: Age 22. Enrolled as a substitute. Mustered 1 Dec 1864. Private. Discharged from the service with the regiment, 11 Jul 1865. Sources: (MINN p65) (MCIW p127) (“History of Fillmore County”, publ 1912, p146)