WI 16th Inf Co G. Residence: Blue Mounds, Dane County, Wisconsin. Born in Norway. Civil War: Farmer. Age 32. Hazel eyes, light hair, fair complexion, 5’5¾”. Drafted. Enrolled for one year on 19 Sep 1864 at Janesville, Wisconsin. Mustered there the same day. Private. Was on the march through Georgia and the Carolinas. Discharged from the service 5 Jun 1865. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 80-18; red book vol 21 p148)
