IL 10th Inf Co E. Residence: Henderson County, Illinois. Born in Sweden. Civil War: Age 21. Unmarried. Farmer. Blue eyes, brown hair, light complexion, 5’6”. Enlisted for three years on 30 Aug 1861 at Oquawka, Illinois, and mustered that day at Cairo, Illinois. Corporal. Re-enlisted for three years on 1 Jan 1864 at Rossville, Georgia, and mustered there on 6 Jan 1864. Discharged 4 Jul 1865 at Louisville, Kentucky; $210 bounty paid, $190 still due at mustering out. Sources: (ILSA reel one p 73, 76)
