WI 15th Inf Co I. Residence: Quincy, Adams County, Illinois. Civil War: Age 24. Unmarried. Enlisted for three years on 15 Jan 1862 at Quincy. Mustered as Sergeant, 18 Jan 1862. Promoted to First Lieutenant the same month. Promoted to Captain 31 Oct 1862, with rank from 27 Oct 1862, commanding after August Gasman. Resigned 21 Jan 1863. Sources: (WHS Series 1200 box 76-11; red book vol 20 p122) (Lonn p260) (Buslett p580) (Quiner p 613) (Meeker)