Born in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. Enlisted in the 137th Ohio Infantry (National Guard) for 100 days. Mustered in as a Private in Company G at Camp Dennison, Ohio on 10 May 1864. Mustered out with his Company at Camp Dennison, Ohio. Served under the alias John A. Lawrence. A member of Custer Post No. 6 of Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. Died in Seattle, King County, Washington.