Born in Ireland. A resident of St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota when he enlisted in the 1st Minnesota Heavy Artillery for three years. Mustered in as a Private in Company G at St. Paul, Minnesota on 15 Feb 1865. Mustered out at Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, and was discharged with his Company. A member of Custer Post No. 6 of Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. Died in Tacoma, Washington.