Born in Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York. A resident of Stevens Point, Portage County, Wisconsin when he enlisted as a Private in Company B, 46th Wisconsin Infantry. Mustered out at Nashville, Tennessee. Joined Custer Post No. 6 of Tacoma, Pierce Country, Washington on 31 Dec 1910. On 29 Jun 1912 admitted to the Washington State Veterans Home at Retsil, Kitsap County, Washington. Died at Port Orchard, Kitsap County, Washington.