Second of nine children (siblings Jane, Elizabeth, Joseph B., Charles, Frank, John, Ruth, Arthur).
Emigrated at about age 15 to near Monroeville, Ohio.
His mother died about six weeks after arrival.
Farmer.
Purchased his farm fall 1866.
Enlisted Sept. 4, 1861 in Co. B, Third Ohio Volunteer Infantry, re-enlisted Feb. 10, 1864.
Promoted first lieutenant Co. I Dec. 2, 1864.
Discharged and commissioned captain Aug. 2, 1865 at Nashville, TN.
Baptist deacon.
Married Susanna Surles April 4, 1866.
Died June 2, 1904.
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