Member of Co F 7th Regt. SC Infantry Vol. 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 1st Corps, Army Northern VA. 1861-1865.
Participated in the following battles, first Manassas, Drurys Bluff, Seven days battles around Richmond, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville Salem Church, Gettysburg, Chickamauga, Chattanooga, Loudon, Siege of Knoxville, Bean station, Wilderness, Brocks Cross road, Spottsylvania C.H. North Anna River and many minor engagements. Was captured in the battle of North Anna River and kept in the prison camp at point Lookout Montana until the war closes
Born in Edgefield County near Trenton South Carolina