Born at Belmont County, Ohio and a resident of Ohio when he enlisted. Mustered in 26 Jun 1863. Mustered out at Omaha, Douglas County Nebraska Territory. After his service he returned to Ohio and worked as a farm laborer. He married Elizabeth N. Hogan, 29 Jun 1869, at Cadiz, Harrison County, Ohio. By 1885 he relocated to Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa where he was a railroad conductor. By 1900 he was working as a railroad conductor at Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois. By 1911 he was a resident of Kennewick, Benton County, Washington where he was a member of S. G. Cosgrove Post No. 125. Served as Post Commander in 1912-1918 and 1923. Transferred to Custer Post No. 6 of Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. According to a newspaper article published on 30 May 1928, he was one of the 50 remaining members of Custer Post, which 19 years prior had a membership of more than 300. Died in Tacoma, Washington.
(Full burial location: Juniper Garden, Lot 96, Grave 1)