Born in Lawrence, Marion County, Indiana. A resident of Tower Hill, Shelby County, Illinois when he enlisted in the 3rd Illinois Cavalry for three years at Pana, Illinois. Mustered in as a Private in Company M at Camp Butler, Illinois on 24 May 1864. Transferred to Company C on 25 Aug 1864. Mustered out at Fort Snelling, Minnesota on 10 Oct 1865. A member of Donelson Post No. 26 of Sheridan, Yamhill County, Oregon. Died at his home in Sheridan, Oregon.