Representative from the First District of Oakland County, 1897-8 and 1899-1900. Was born on a farm in Oakland Township, Oakland County, Michigan, Jan 15, 1841. He acquired a common school education and commenced life for himself on a farm. Atr the commencement of the war he had charge of a large farm near Rochester; was drafted but furnished a substitute, and at the experation of his lease he enlisted and served in the 22nd and 29th Mich Vol. infantry. At the close of the war he went to Canada and engaged in the speculation of oil, but returned and purchased a farm in Oakland Township. He was married in 1866; sold his farm in 1871 and moved to Pontiac, where he engaged in the business of dealing in produce, in which occupation he continued nine years. Later he disposed of his interest and engaged in banking and real estate, in which he was engaged for ten years. Then delt in real estate and loans; a prominent member in the G. A. R. and I. O. O. F. circles; served on the Board of Water Commissioners of the city of Pontiac during its existence and acted as clerk most of the time. On politics a Republician. He held office of Alderman of his city.