Born in Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio. Enlisted in the 8th Ohio Infantry for three months on 24 Apr 1861. Mustered in as a Private in Company G at Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio on 27 Apr 1861. Mustered out with his Company at Columbus, Ohio on 18 Aug 1861. Enlisted in the 169th Ohio Infantry (National Guard) for 100 days. Mustered in as 8th Corporal of Company K at Camp Cleveland, Ohio on 15 May 1864. Mustered out with his Company at Camp Cleveland, Ohio. A member of Custer Post No. 6 of Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. Died at his home near Milton, Pierce County, Washington.