Born in Ripton, Addison County, Vermont. A resident of Lincoln, Addison County, Vermont when he enlisted in the 14th Vermon Infantry for nine months at Bristol, Addison County, Vermont. Mustered in as a Private in Company G at Bristol, Vermont on 8 Sep 1862. On 1 Jul 1863 reported as being in Mt. Pleasant Hospital, Washington, DC. Company G mustered out at Brattleboro, Windham County, Vermont. A member of Custer Post No. 6 of Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. Died in Tacoma, Washington.