Born in Troy, Waldo County, Maine. A resident of Levant, Penobscot County, Maine when he enlisted in the 4th Maine Infantry for three years. Mustered in as a Corporal in Company H at Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine on 9 Nov 1861. Transferred to Company F, 20th Regiment, Veteran Reserve Corps on 15 Feb 1864. Discharged at the expiration of his term of service at Point Lookout, Maryland. Joined Custer Post No. 6 of Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington on 28 May 1910. Admitted to the Washington State Soldiers Home at Orting, Pierce County, Washington on 14 Jul 1914. Died at his daughter's home in Fife, Pierce County, Washington.