IL 95th Inf Co K. Residence: Manchester, Boone County, Illinois. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Unmarried. Age 21. Blue eyes, sandy hair, light complexion, 5’11½”. Enlisted for three years on 8 Aug 1862 at Poplar Grove, Illinois. Mustered 4 Sep 1862 at Rockford, Illinois. Private. Mustered out with his Company on 7 Aug 1865 at Camp Butler, Illinois. Sources: (ILSA reel 8 p42)