Born Lincoln County, Missouri. According to the Official Records, Company B, 1st Oregon Infantry was enroute from Fort Hoskins, Oregon to Fort Boise, Idaho Territory on 30 Jun 1865. A charter member of G. K. Warren Post No. 21 of North Yamhill, Yamhill County, Oregon. Served the Post as Junior Vice Commander in 1884, Senior Vice Commander in 1885 & 1891, Commander in 1886 & 1888, Quartermaster in 1887, and Sergeant Major in 1890. Died of Consumption.
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