WI 51st Inf Co I. Residence: Hudson, St. Croix County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 33. Blue eyes, brown hair, fair complexion, 5’8”. Enlisted for one year on 11 Feb 1865 at Hudson. Mustered 28 Apr 1865 at Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Private. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 198-10)
