WI 3rd Inf Co K. Residence: Windsor, Dane County, Wisconsin. Born on Taule farm, in Manger, Norway. Came to America in 1858. Civil War: Laborer. Age 25. Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion, 5’7½”. Enlisted for three years on 18 Apr 1861 at Madison, Wisconsin. Mustered 29 Jun 1861 at Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Private. Re-enlisted as a veteran on 21 Dec 1863. Mustered out 18 Jul 1865. Became a farmer in Iowa. Sources: (WHS red book vol 9 p204) (Letter, Alma Lilleskare, Edmonds, Washington)
