Born in Somerset County, Maine. He enlisted in the 3rd Independent Battery, Minnesota Light Artillery for one year at Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota. Mustered in as a Private at Fort Snelling, Minnesota the same day he enlisted. Mustered out at Fort Snelling, Minnesota on 22 Jun 1865. Discharged per General Order No. 77 issued on 28 Apr 1865. A member of Custer Post No. 6 of Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. Died in Tacoma, Washington.