Born in Carroll, Penobscot County, Maine. A resident of Presque Isle, Aroostook County, Maine when he enlisted in the 2nd Maine Cavalry for three years. Mustered in as Bugler for Company A at Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine on 30 Nov 1863. Mustered out and honorably discharged at Barrancas, Florida. A member of Custer Post No. 6 of Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. Died in Tacoma, Washington.