Born in Shalersville Township, Portage County, Ohio. A resident of Fox Lake, Dodge County, Wisconsin when he enlisted in the 38th Wisconsin Infantry at Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin. A member of Custer Post No. 6 of Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. Served the Post as Junior Vice Commander in 1914 & 1915 and Commander in 1920. Died in Tacoma, Washington. He is buried in a G.A.R. section of the cemetery.