Born Jay County, Indiana. Enlisted under alias John Jackson. Residence Richmond, Indiana; a 19-year-old printer. Enlisted on 4 May 1864 as a Private. On the same day he mustered in to Company I, 19th Massachusetts Infantry. Prisoner of War 22 Jun 1864 Petersburg, Virginia. Exchanged 4 Dec 1864 (place not stated). He was discharged on 30 Jun 1865 He was a charter member of Custer Post No. 6 of Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. Died Yakima, Yakima County, Washington. Widow Jane Elizabeth received pension stating in 1894.
FAG Memorial ID # 18931579