Born in Clayton, Jefferson County, New York. Enlisted in the 180th New York Infantry for three years at Waterford, Saratoga County, New York. Mustered in as a Private in Company A on 20 Jul 1864. The 180th failed to complete organization, as a result he transferred to Company G, 179th New York Infantry on 23 Jul 1864. Mustered out at Washington, DC. A member of Custer Post No. 6 of Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. Died at Western Washington Hospital for the Insane, Fort Steilacoom, Pierce County, Washington. He is buried in a G.A.R. section of the cemetery.