Learned boiler-making at Lima machine works, worked as railroad brakeman and section hand/foreman, then learned the tailor's trade.
Opened a tailoring establishment at Main and Wayne streets, Lima, Aug 3, 1881, later at 308 North Main St. Democrat.
Three times elected to city council and served one term as its president.
Chosen state senator in 1894 for the district of Williams, Defiance, Paulding, Van Wert, Allen, Auglaize and Mercer counties.
Catholic, member of Saint Rose church.
Married Jan 1, 1879.
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