Born in Ohio. A resident of Toledo, Tama County, Iowa when he enlisted in the 14th Iowa Infantry. Mustered in as a Private in Company G on 23 Jan 1864. At consolidation in Nov 1864, he transferred to Company A and assigned to duty at Springfield, Illinois until Aug 1865. Mustered out at Davenport, Iowa on 8 Aug 1865. A member of A. J. Smith Post No. 17 of Drain, Douglas County, Oregon. Served the Post as Quartermaster Sergeant in 1884. Died in Douglas County, Oregon.
Find a Grave 50618676.