Born in Coshocton County, Ohio. Enlisted in the 1st Ohio Heavy Artillery for three years. Mustered in as a Private in Company L on 30 Jul 1863 at Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. Mustered out with the Company at Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee. A member of Custer Post No. 6 of Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. Died in Tacoma, Washington.