Born in Rockport, Allen County, Ohio. Enlisted in the 103rd Ohio Infantry for three years. Mustered in as a Private in Company E at Camp Cleveland, Ohio on 16 Sep 1862. Mustered out with his Company at Raleigh, North Carolina. A member of Custer Post No. 6 of Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. Died at Rocky River, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. His name is on Panel #14 in the Cuyahoga County Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, Public Square, Cleveland, Ohio.