Born in Clark county, Indiana, August 4, 1831. He came with his father to Jefferson county in 1849. In 1863 he enlisted in Co. H, 30th Iowa Volunteer Infantry, and soon became captain of his company. He was a member of the 24th and 25th general assemblies. In 1898 he was elected a trustee of the State Agricultural College and served six years. He was a member of the State commission to locate monuments to Iowa soldiers on the battle fields of Lookout Mountain and Missionary Ridge.

Born in Clark county, Indiana, August 4, 1831. He came with his father to Jefferson county in 1849. In 1863 he enlisted in Co. H, 30th Iowa Volunteer Infantry, and soon became captain of his company. He was a member of the 24th and 25th general assemblies. In 1898 he was elected a trustee of the State Agricultural College and served six years. He was a member of the State commission to locate monuments to Iowa soldiers on the battle fields of Lookout Mountain and Missionary Ridge.