Born in Pennsylvania. A resident of Niles, Michigan when he enlisted in the 24th Michigan Infantry for one year at Niles, Michigan. Mustered in as a Private in Company I on 13 Mar 1865. Joined the Regiment at Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois on 28 Mar 1865. Mustered out at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. A member of Custer Post No. 6 of Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. Died at his sister's home in Tacoma, Washington. Burial location: Block 14, Lot 18, between Graves 5 & 6.