Born in Vermont. A resident of Chelsea, Washtenaw County, Michigan when he enlisted in the 1st Michigan Engineers and Mechanics for three years at Albion, Calhoun County, Michigan. Mustered in as a Private in Company A on 29 Oct 1861. Discharged for disability at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. A member of Custer Post No. 6 of Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. In 1885 served as Post Junior Vice Commander. Died in Tacoma, Washington.