WI 17th Inf. Residence: Amherst, Portage County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 33. Blue eyes, light brown hair, dark complexion, 5’8”. Drafted. Enrolled for one year on 22 Sep 1864 at La Crosse, Wisconsin. Mustered the same day. Private. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 87-13)
