Born March 15, 1852 in Jackson county and spent his entire lifetime there. He received his education in the local schools and also completed a course in music and normal training at Pio Nono College of Milwaukee, graduating from the latter institution with honors in the spring of 1874. He taught school in Jackson county until 1882, when he engaged in the general merchandise business at Lamotte. He was elected a member of the House of Representatives on the democratic ticket in 1890 and re-elected in 1892. He served many years as postmaster of Lamotte and also held the office of mayor, councilman, school director, etc. He was always ready and willing to do everything possible for the upbuilding of his community. He was an influential citizen. He was united in marriage on July 5, 1876 to Miss Elizabeth Manders of St. Donatus. He was a devout Catholic and a member of various organizations of that church.

Born March 15, 1852 in Jackson county and spent his entire lifetime there. He received his education in the local schools and also completed a course in music and normal training at Pio Nono College of Milwaukee, graduating from the latter institution with honors in the spring of 1874. He taught school in Jackson county until 1882, when he engaged in the general merchandise business at Lamotte. He was elected a member of the House of Representatives on the democratic ticket in 1890 and re-elected in 1892. He served many years as postmaster of Lamotte and also held the office of mayor, councilman, school director, etc. He was always ready and willing to do everything possible for the upbuilding of his community. He was an influential citizen. He was united in marriage on July 5, 1876 to Miss Elizabeth Manders of St. Donatus. He was a devout Catholic and a member of various organizations of that church.