IL 26th Inf Co A. Residence: Effingham County, Illinois. Born in Sweden. Civil War: Age 30. Farmer. Unmarried. Dark eyes, light hair, sandy complexion, 5’8”. Enlisted for three years on 1 Aug 1861 at Effingham, Illinois, and mustered on 2 Aug 1861 at Camp Butler. Private. Discharged in hospital, date unknown. Sources: (ILSA reel two p 49)
