Born in Fayette County, Illinois. A resident of Vandalia, Fayette County, Illinois when he enlisted in the 143rd Illinois Infantry for 100 days at Vandalia, Illinois. Mustered in as 4th Corporal of Company E at Mattoon, Coles County, Illinois on 11 Jun 1864. Mustered out at Mattoon, Illinois. Joined Custer Post No. 6 of Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington by reinstatement on 20 Dec 1913. Died in Tacoma, Washington.