Born in Pennsylvania. Enlisted in the 88th Ohio Infantry for three years. Mustered in as a Corporal in Company H at Camp Chase, Ohio on 31 Jul 1863. Mustered out with his Company at Camp Chase, Ohio. A member of Custer Post No. 6 of Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. Transferred to John F. Godfrey Post No. 93 of Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California. On 30 Apr 1904 admitted to the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers at Sawtelle, Los Angeles County, California where he died.