Born in Dennysville, Washington County, Maine. A resident of East Machias, Washington County, Maine when he enlisted in the 1st Maine Cavalry for three years. Mustered in as 5th Sergeant of Company D at Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine on 19 Oct 1861. Promoted to 4th Sergeant in 1862. Commissioned 1st Lieutenant on 24 Feb 1864. Mustered out and honorably discharged at Augusta, Maine. History of service: 1862 Battles – Cedar Mountain 9 Aug, 2nd Bull Run 30 Aug, and Fredericksburg 12 Dec. 1863 Battles – Rappahannock Bridge 14 Apr, Louisa Court House 2 May, Brandy Station 9 Jun, Aldie 17 Jun, Middleburg 19 Jun, Upperville 21 Jun, Gettysburg 2-3 Jul, Shephardstown 16 Jul, White Sulphur Springs 12 Oct, and Mine Run 30 Nov. 1864 Battles – Richmond 1 Mar, Old Church 2 Mar, Todd’s Tavern 7-8 May, Beaver Dam Station 10 May, Ground Squirrel Church 11 May, Haw’s Shop 28 May, Barkers Mill 2 Jun, Trevillian Station 11 Jun, St. Mary’s Church 24 Jun, Deep Run 16 Aug, Charles City crossroads 18 Aug, Ream’s Station 23-25 Aug, and Wyatt’s Farm 29 Sep. A charter member of Custer Post No. 6 of Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. Served the Post as Junior Vice Commander in 1888, Senior Vice Commander in 1889, and Commander in 1890. Elected a Companion of the First Class in the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States (MOLLUS) through the Washington Commandery on 14 Jan 1891. Served the Washington Commandery as Treasurer (1894-1899), Senior Vice Commander (1899), Commander (1899-1900), Council (1903-1906 & 1908-1910), and Registrar (1911). Died at his home in Tacoma, Washington.