Born in St. Lawrence County, New York. A resident of Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois when he enlisted in the 15th Illinois Infantry on 24 May 1861 for three years at Freeport, Stephenson County, Illinois. Mustered in as a Private in Company C the same day he enlisted. Discharged for disability at Tipton, Moniteau County, Missouri on 25 Nov 1861. Enlisted in the 12th Illinois Cavalry for three years at Rockford, Illinois. Mustered in as a Private in Company A on 31 Dec 1863. On 2 Mar 1865 transferred to Company H. Discharged for disability. A member of Custer Post No. 6 of Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. Died in Tacoma, Washington.