WI 16th Inf Co I. Residence: Stevens Point, Portage County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Age 33. Farmer. Married. Black eyes, black hair, dark complexion, 5’8¼”. Enlisted for three years on 10 Dec 1863 at Stevens Point. Mustered 19 Jan 1864 at Madison, Wisconsin. Private. Sources: (WHS red book vol 21 p200)