Born Pennsylvania. Died at Sawtelle Old Soldiers Home, Los Angeles County, California. Transferred 1 Apr 1865 to U.S. Veteran Reserve Corps. Moved 1910 from Dayton, Columbia County, Washinton to Glenada, Lane County, Oregon. Wife Weltha Jane (Clark) died 1912.
He was a member of Alfred Sully Post No. 3 of Dayton, Columbia County, Washington. He served the Post in the following positions: Quartermaster (1881), Quartermaster Sergeant (1884), Junior Vice Commander (1888) and Commander (1890).