Born in Canada. Enlisted in the 22nd Michigan Infantry for one year at Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan. Mustered in as a Private in Company K the same day he enlisted. Joined the Regiment at Chattanooga, Tennessee on 6 May 1865. Transferred to Company K, 29th Michigan Infantry on 26 Jun 1865. Mustered out at Murfreesboro, Tennessee on 6 Sep 1865. Discharged at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. A member of Custer Post No. 6 of Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington.