Born in Belmont County, Ohio. A resident of Koszta, Iowa County, Iowa when he enlisted in the 7th Iowa Infantry. Mustered in as a Private in Company G the same day he enlisted. Mustered out at the expiration of his term of service. A member of Custer Post No. 6 of Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. On 20 Apr 1892 admitted to the Washington State Soldiers Home at Orting, Pierce County, Washington, and discharged at his own request on 10 Aug 1892. He would be re-admitted to the Home and discharged three more times, with the last period being from 15 Oct 1904 to 12 Oct 1907. Died in Tacoma, Washington.