Representative from Jackson County in 1850, was born in St. Johnsbury, Vt., July 20, 1812. His parents removed to western New York in 1814.

He came to Grass Lake Michigan in 1837, but removed to Leoni in 1839, where he kept a hotel. Later removed to Jackson and was a justice for eight years. He had a genial, happy disposition, was a great humorist, and delighted in entertaining friends with stories and anecdotes. He died July 17, 1862.