Born in Union City, Randolph County, Indiana. Ordained a minister in 1857. A resident of Jalapa, Grant County, Indiana when he enlisted in the 34th Indiana Infantry for three years at Anderson, Indiana. Mustered in as a Corporal in Company K on 10 Oct 1861. Mustered out on 21 Sep 1864. A charter member of Geo. G. Sykes Post No. 28 of Elkton, Douglas County, Oregon. Served the Post as Chaplain in 1884 and 1885. Died at North Santiam, Marion County, Oregon.
FAG # 31212858.