MN 10th Inf Co E. Residence: Preble, Fillmore County, Minnesota. Born in Norway. Civil War: Age 31. Enrolled 18 Aug 1862. Mustered 13 Oct 1862. Private. Deserted 20 Oct 1862. Sources: (MINN p475) (MCIW p479) (“History of Fillmore County”, publ 1912, p152)