MN 2nd Inf Co I. Born in Upsala, Sweden, in Jan 1827. Traveled throughout Europe as an acrobat and contortionist. Came to America shortly before the Civil war. Civil War: Enlisted. Was assigned as bugler. Wounded in battle of Mission Ridge. Married while home on furlough to Sophia Peterson of Red Wing, Minnesota. Post war: Became a rural mail carrier. Died in Soldiers’ Home at Minneapolis on 7 Sep 1909. He is buried at Ashby, Grant County, Minnesota. Sources: (The Ashby, Minnesota, Post, 10 Sep 1909)
