Born in Cincinnati, Hamilton County. Ohio. A resident of Courtland, Jo Daviess County, Illinois when he enlisted in the 142nd Illinois Infantry for 100 days at Nora, Jo Daviess County, Illinois. Mustered in as a Private in Company B at Camp Butler, Illinois on 18 Jun 1864. Mustered out at Camp Fry, Illinois. A member of Buford Post No. 23 of Central City, Merrick County, Nebraska. He later joined Custer Post No. 6 of Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. Died at his home in Tacoma, Washington.