MN 6th Inf Co A. Residence: St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota. Born in Norway. Civil War: Age 35. Enrolled 11 Aug 1862. Mustered 1 Oct 1862. Corporal. Served in Indian and Civil wars. Promoted to Sergeant. Discharged from the service with his regiment, 19 Aug 1865. Sources: (MINN p277) (MCIW p331) (Ulvestad p260)