Born in New York according to the 1850 U.S. Census, 1860 U.S. Census and his death certificate, but according to the 1870, 1880 and 1900 U.S. Censuses he was born in Connecticut. Enlisted in the 3rd New York Light Artillery for three years at Auburn, Cayuga County, New York. Mustered in as a Private in Battery A on 18 Feb 1864. Transferred to Battery D on 13 Apr 1864. Transferred to Battery G on 27 Apr 1864. Mustered out at McDougal General Hospital, New York Harbor, New York. A member of Custer Post No. 6 of Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. Died in Tacoma, Washington.