Born in Madison County, New York. A resident of Lenox, Madison County, New York when he enlisted in the 14th New York Infantry for three years at Lenox, New York. Mustered in as a Private in Company E on 16 Oct 1862. Discharged for disability at camp near Falmouth, Virginia. A member of Custer Post No. 6 of Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. Died in Tacoma, Washington. He is buried in a G.A.R. section of the cemetery.