Born in Monroe County, New York. A resident of Beaver Dam, Dodge County, Wisconsin when he enlisted in the 5th Wisconsin Infantry. Mustered in as a Corporal in Company D. Promoted to Quartermaster Sergeant and transferred to Field and Staff (F&S) on 25 Dec 1862. Re-enlisted as a Veteran Volunteer. Commissioned 1st Lieutenant of Company D on 2 Jul 1864. Transferred to Company C on 18 Jul 1864. Wounded during the Battle of Winchester, Virginia on 19 Sep 1864. Mustered out at Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin. A member of Custer Post No. 6 of Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. Died in Alameda County, California.