IL 95th Inf Co K. Residence: Manchester, Boone County, Illinois. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 23. Unmarried. Blue eyes, dark hair, light complexion, 5’9½”. Enlisted for three years on 8 Aug 1862 at Poplar Grove, Illinois. Mustered 4 Sep 1862 at Rockford, Illinois. Private. Discharged from the service 30 May 1865 at Memphis, Tennessee. Sources: (ILSA reel 8 p42)