Born in Washington County, Indiana. A resident of Linn County, Iowa when he enlisted in the 20th Iowa Infantry for three years. Mustered in as a Private in Company F on 21 Aug 1862. Promoted to 7th Corporal, 6th Corporal, and finally to 5th Corporal. Mustered out at Mobile, Alabama. A member of Custer Post No. 6 of Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. Admitted to the Washington State Soldiers Home at Orting, Pierce County, Washington on 28 May 1908. Died at Cashmere, Chelan County, Washington. He is buried in a G.A.R. section of the cemetery.