Born in Boston, Massachusetts. Enlisted in the 3rd Massachusetts Militia Infantry for three months at Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts on 16 Apr 1861. Mustered in as a Private in Company C at Fort Monroe, Virginia on 23 Apr 1861. Mustered out at Boston, Massachusetts on 22 Jul 1861. Enlisted in the 3rd Independent Battery, Massachusetts Light Artillery for three years at Boston, Massachusetts. Mustered in as a Private at Lynnfield, Essex County, Massachusetts on 5 Oct 1861. Promoted to Corporal on 14 Mar 1863. Promoted to Sergeant on 1 May 1864. Mustered out at Boston, Massachusetts. A member of Custer Post No. 6 of Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. Died in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California.