Born in Richland, Sangamon County, Illinois. Enlisted in the 7th Illinois Infantry for three months at Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois. Mustered in as a Private in Company I at Springfield, Illinois on 25 Apr 1861. Mustered out with his Company at the expiration of their term of service. A member of Custer Post No. 6 of Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. According to his obituary he was the last member of Custer Post. Died at his home in Midland (Tacoma), Pierce County, Washington.