Attended the U.S. Military Academy at West Point 1867 to 1872. Commissioned second lieutenant June 14, 1872. On September 10, 1873, he shot a man who was trying to rob the paymaster. Fought Indians at Red River in 1874. He resigned December 1, 1876. He served as a major with the New York Militia 1879 to 1882. He was a delegate to the Democratic convention in 1888.

Married to Annette Butler, later to Katherine B. Havercamp.

He bought the Cohen 1804 dollar in 1878 for $625. His collection was sold at auction by S. H. and H. Chapman June 27-28, 1906. This was the second consecutive Chapman sale with an 1804 dollar. He died in Atlantic City.

bio: Biographical Register of the Officers and Graduates of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point (in ABA)
obit: NUM 32 Sep 1919 page 362