Born in Bangor, Penobscot County, Maine. Enlisted in the 19th U.S. infantry for three years at Buffalo, New York. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service as a Sergeant at Lookout Mountain, Tennessee. Filed for his military pension on 21 Nov 1900, which was granted (certificate no. 1,119,802). A member of Custer Post No. 6 of Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. Died at Providence Hospital in Seattle, King County, Washington.