IA 6th Cav Co D. Residence: Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa. Born in Norway. Civil War: Age 22. Enlisted 27 Oct 1862. Mustered 27 Oct 1862. Private. Mustered out 17 Oct 1865, Sioux City, Iowa. Post war: Married in 1866 to Emily Johnson. Member GAR Post No 67, Detroit Lakes, Becker County, Minnesota. Died 6 Jun 1914. Sources: (ISW-IV p1207) (Otter Tail County Historical Society, Fergus Falls, Minnesota) (Winneshiek County Marriage Records)
