Born in New York. Enlisted in the 22nd Michigan Infantry for three years at Port Huron, St. Clair County, Michigan. Mustered in as a Private in Company C on 14 Aug 1862. Mustered out at Nashville, Tennessee. 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 7 Apr 1908. Died in Tacoma, Washington.