IL 36th Inf Co H. Residence: Lisbon, Kendall County, Illinois. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 19. Unmarried. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’7”. Enlisted for three years on 14 Aug 1861 at Woodstock, Illinois. Mustered 23 Sep 1861 at Aurora, Illinois. Private. Transferred to Wilkey’s M. Battery on 3 Apr 1861. Mustered out 13 Sep 1864 at Springfield, Illinois. Sources: (ILSA reel three p 82)