Born in Chelmsford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. A resident of Marengo, McHenry County, Illinois when he enlisted in the 141st Illinois Infantry for 100 days at Marengo, Illinois. Mustered in as a Private in Company F at Camp Kane, Illinois on 16 Jun 1864. Mustered out at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. A member of Custer Post No. 6 of Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. Died in Pierce County, Washington, probably in Puyallup.