Born in New York. A resident of Waverly, Tioga County, New York when he enlisted in the 23rd New York Infantry for two years at Waverly, New York on 6 May 1861. Mustered in as a Corporal in Company E on 16 May 1861. Reduced to the ranks (date not stated). Mustered out with his Company at Elmira, Chemung County, New York on 22 May 1863. Enlisted in the 22nd New York Cavalry for three years at Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York. Mustered in as 1st Sergeant of Company B on 5 Jan 1864. Mustered out with his Company at Winchester, Virginia. A member of Custer Post No. 6 of Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. Admitted to the Washington State Veterans Home at Retsil, Kitsap County, Washington on 22 Sep 1912. Died in Tacoma, Washington.