Born in Ticonderoga, Essex County, New York. A resident of Sun Prairie, Dane County, Wisconsin when he enlisted in the 20th Wisconsin Infantry. Mustered out at Galveston, Texas. Joined Custer Post No. 6 of Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington on 4 May 1912. Admitted to the Washington State Soldiers Home at Orting, Pierce County, Washington on 29 Oct 1901, where he died.