Born in Jefferson County, New York. A resident of Omro, Winnebago County, Wisconsin when he enlisted in the 48th Wisconsin Infantry. Mustered in as a Private in Company A. Mustered out at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas on 30 Dec 1865. A member of Gen. Lyon Post No. 26 of Toledo, Lincoln County, Oregon. Served the Post as Quartermaster in 1888. Died at Sandy, Clackamas County, Oregon.