Veteran of the Mexican war (served as blacksmith/mechanic in a New York company).
Emigrated to US.
Came to Winneshiek county, Iowa in 1875 and resided until 1911, becoming a well-known capitalist.
Died at his summer home in Ocean Grove, NJ on 15 Oct 1912, age 91 years 2 months 20 days.
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