Born in Pennsylvania. A resident of Lykens, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania when he enlisted in the 10th Pennsylvania Infantry for three months at Lykens, Pennsylvania. Mustered in as a Musician (Fifer) in Company F at Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania on 26 Apr 1861. Mustered out on 31 Jul 1861. A resident of Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania when he enlisted in the 3rd Pennsylvania Cavalry for three years at Pottsville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. Mustered in as a Private in Company L at Washington, DC on 22 Aug 1861. Promoted to Corporal on 22 Aug 1861. Reduced to the ranks in Nov 1863. Promoted from Private to Sergeant 1 Jan 1864. Mustered out with his Company. A resident of Port Carbon, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania when he enlisted in the 16th Pennsylvania Cavalry at Pottsville, Pennsylvania on 17 Feb 1865. Mustered in as a Private in Company D at Pottsville, Pennsylvania on 20 Feb 1865. Promoted to 1st Sergeant on 1 Jun 1865. Discharged on 24 Jul 1865. A member of Custer Post No. 6 of Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. Died in Tacoma, Washington.