Born in Preble County, Ohio. Enlisted at the age of 18 in the 1st Oregon Infantry for three years at Jacksonville, Jackson County, Oregon. Mustered in as a Private in Company I at Camp Baker, Oregon on 21 Feb 1865. On 25 Aug 1865 was on detached duty at Fort Klamath, Oregon, where he remained until he was mustered out. A member of Custer Post No. 6 of Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. Died at the age of 45 in Puyallup, Pierce County, Washington.