Born in New York. Enlisted in the 1st Colorado Territory Cavalry for three years at Central City, Colorado Territory. Mustered in as a Private in Company B at Camp Weld, Colorado Territory on 31 Aug 1861. Promoted to Wagoner sometime in Sep-Oct 1861. Mustered out 7 Jan 1864 at Camp Collins, Colorado Territory to re-enlist as a Veteran Volunteer for three years. Re-mustered in as a Corporal at Camp Collins. Promoted to Sergeant on 1 Jul 1864. Transferred to Company E at Fort Lyon, Colorado Territory on 11 Jan 1865. Promoted to Quartermaster Sergeant on 16 Jan 1865. Mustered out at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. A member of Custer Post No. 6 of Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. Died in Tacoma, Washington.