Born in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. A resident of Lebanon County, Pennsylvania when he enlisted in the 14th Pennsylvania Infantry for three months at Blair County, Pennsylvania. Mustered in as a Private in Company E at Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania on 2 May 1861. Mustered out on 7 Aug 1861. Enlisted in the 2nd U.S. Cavalry for three years at Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. Musted in as a Private in Company E. Re-enlisted in the 2nd U.S. Cavalry for three years on 5 Feb 1864. Mustered in as Bugler of Company I. A member Custer Post No. 6 of Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. Died in Olympia, Thurston County, Washington.