WI 11th Inf Co K. Residence: Clayton, Winnebago County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Age 24. Farmer. Married. Gray eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’5½”. Enlisted for three years on 10 Sep 1861 at Neenah, Wisconsin. Mustered 18 Oct 1861 at Madison, Wisconsin. Private. Took part in General Curtis’ Arkansas Campaign in 1862. Died of disease at St. Louis, Missouri, on 13 Feb 1863. Sources: (WHS red book vol 16, p206) (Kennedy, James B. Wisconsin Civil War name index) (Love p1075)