WI 42nd Inf Co E. Residence: Clifton, Monroe County, Wisconsin. Enlistment credited to Lisbon, Waukesha County. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 24. Unmarried. Blue eyes, brown hair, light complexion, 5’10”. Enlisted for one year on 30 Aug 1864 at New Lisbon, Wisconsin. Mustered 2 Sep 1864 at Madison, Wisconsin. Bounty $100. Private. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 176-6,14; red book vol 47)