Born in Indiana. Enlisted in the 1st Oregon Infantry for three years at Eugene, Lane County, Oregon. Mustered in as a Private in Company H on 30 Jan 1865. Promoted to Corporal on 17 Mar 1865. On 16 Nov 1865 reduced to the ranks. Mustered out at Salem, Marion County, Oregon. A member of Custer Post No. 6 of Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. Died in Yoncalla, Douglas County, Oregon.