Born in New Somerset, Jefferson County, Ohio, September 20, 1820; occupation, Farmer. Enlisted August 13, 1862, in Co. G, 52nd Reg't. O. V. Infantry, for three years. His service commenced with that of the Regiment, in its march to the battle grounds of Big Hill or Richmond, Ky.; also was on the retreat from Lexington to Louisville, Ky., which began on September 1, 1862 and ended on the 6th and was one of the most notable marches of the war. Six days of burning thirst-for the water had disappeared before the extreme heat of the sun-and the troops were dying, but Louisville was reached, and they went into camp for twenty-four days. After that he went in his line of duty in pursuit of Gen. Bragg's Army until Perryville was reached, and after passing through the engagements of Perryville and Chaplain Hills, October 6, 7 and 8, 1862, also the sharp fight taking Peter's Hill and defending it against the combined attacks of the enemy, the march was on to Nashville, Tennessee, arriving and going into camp December 10, 1862. Remained in camp until March 7, 1863, going to Mill Creek from Nashville, and was there detailed to the United States bakery, in Nashville, where he was discharged from the Army for disability, on March 19, 1863.