Born in Maine. A resident of Shabbona, DeKalb County, Illinois when he enlisted in the 105th Illinois Infantry for three years at Shabbona, Illinois. Mustered in as a Private in Company E at Dixon, Lee County, Illinois on 2 Sep 1862. Mustered out at Washington, DC. A member of Custer Post No. 6 of Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. Died in Tacoma, Washington.