IL 117th Inf Co F. Residence: Edwardville, Madison County, Illinois. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 19. Unmarried. Gray eyes, light hair, dark complexion, 5’9”. Enlisted for three years on 15 Aug 1862 at Collinsville, Illinois. Mustered 10 Sep 1862 at Camp Butler, Illinois. Private. Mustered out with his company on 5 Aug 1865 at Springfield, Illinois. Sources: (ILSA reel 10 p20)
