WI 1st Inf Co K. Residence: Danville, Dodge County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Married. Age 24. Enlisted for three years on 8 Oct 1861 at Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Mustered in October 1861 at Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Private. Mustered out at Milwaukee in Oct 1864, expiration of term of service. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 2; red book vol 7)