Born in Pennsylvania. Enlisted in the 11th Pennsylvania Cavalry (108th Volunteers) for three years at Wilmore, Cambria County, Pennsylvania. Mustered in as a Private in Company G on 27 Aug 1862 at Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Wounded near Richmond, Virginia on 13 Oct 1864. Promoted to Corporal on 19 Oct 1864. A member of Custer Post No. 6 of Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. Died in Tacoma, Washington.