Born in Friskney, Lincolnshire, England. A resident of Freeport, Stephenson County, Illinois when he enlisted in the 92nd Illinois Infantry for three years at Polo, Ogle County, Illinois. Mustered in as a Private in Company E at Rockford, Illinois on 4 Sep 1862. Discharged at Danville, Kentucky. A member of Custer Post No. 6 of Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. Died in Tacoma, Washington. He is buried in a G.A.R. section of the cemetery.