Born in Pittsburg, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Enlisted in the 61st Pennsylvania Infantry for one year at Allegheny City, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Mustered in as a Private in Company I at Allegheny City, Pennsylvania on 20 Feb 1865. Mustered out with his Company at Washington, DC. A member of Custer Post No. 6 of Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. Died in Toppenish, Yakima County, Washington.