Born in Ohio. Enlisted in the 4th Independent Battalion, Ohio Cavalry for six months on 31 Jul 1863. Mustered in as a Private in Company D at Camp Dennison, Ohio on 22 Aug 1863. Mustered out with his Company at Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio on 14 Mar 1864. Enlisted as a substitute in the 41st Ohio Infantry for one year. Mustered in as a Private in Company G. Mustered out at St. Louis, Missouri. A member of Custer Post No. 6 of Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington Territory. Died in Thurston County, Washington.