Born in Ohio. A resident of Hickory Point, Indiana when he enlisted in the 9th Indiana Infantry at Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana on 27 Aug 1861. Mustered in as a Private in Company H on 5 Sep 1861. Discharged for disability on 4 Sep 1862. A resident of Porter County, Indiana when he enlisted in the 7th Indiana Cavalry at Valparaiso, Indiana. Mustered in as a Sergeant in Company A on 24 Aug 1863. Transferred to Company C. Promoted to Commissary Sergeant on 8 Jan 1866. Mustered out at Austin, Texas. A member of Custer Post No. 6 of Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. Died in Stillwater, Washington County, Minnesota.