Private, Co. B. Born in Bertie Co., NC. Enlisted 9 Aug 62 into Co. F, 59th NC (4th NC Cavalry) at age 19. Deserted 1 Sept 63. Enlisted in Co. B, 2nd NC Union Volunteers on 1 Dec 63 at age 21 from Bertie Co., NC. Transferred 27 Feb 65 to Co. D, 1st NC.