MN 7th Inf Co E. Residence: Preble, Fillmore County, Minnesota. Born in Norway. Civil War: Age 26. Enrolled 4 Sep 1864. Mustered the same day. Recruit. Private. Discharged from the service with his regiment, 16 Aug 1865. Sources: (MINN p342) (MCIW p378) (“History of Fillmore County”, publ 1912, p150)