Born in Coles County, Illinois. A resident of Charleston, Coles County, Illinois when he enlisted in the 68th Illinois Infantry for three months at Charleston, Illinois on 30 May 1862. Mustered in as a Corporal in Company C at Camp Butler, Illinois on 20 Jun 1862. Mustered out on 26 Sep 1862. A resident of Charleston, Illinois when he enlisted in the 143rd Illinois Infantry for 100 days. Mustered in as 1st Lieutenant of Company A at Mattoon, Coles County, Illinois the same day he enlisted. Mustered out at Mattoon, Illinois. A member of Custer Post No. 6 of Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. Died in Tacoma, Washington.