Born September 15, 1830, at Norton, Mass. He accepted Christ as his leader at the age of eighteen and continued firm in the faith to the end. In 1861 time be sought a home in the west locating at Mitchell, Iowa, and when the call came to serve his country none responded more promptly and gladly. He was 1st lieutenant of Co. K.,. 27th regiment, Iowa volunteers. After the about 3 years' service at the front in the field another call was extended to superintend an orphans home at Cedar Fall, Iowa, for the care of the children of the heroes who had lain down and their lives in the service. Here he continued for eight years or until the institution closed. This he always considered his life work. In 1882 he served as representative from Mitchell County in the 19th General Assembly of the Iowa state legislature. In 1883 he came to Minnesota locating near Windom. In 1891 he was elected to serve a representative from Cottonwood and Jackson Counties in the 27th legislature of Minnesota. In September, 1899, he found a home in Park Rapids.