1850 Macoupin Co, IL. At census time he was living with hisguardian, M atthew Withrow.
8/14/1861 He enlisted in Co A 3rd IL Cav along with brother, Smith,an d Francis M Purvis, as a Pvt.
4/30/1862 He received a promotion to Cpl.
9/1862 Chatham, Sangamon Co, IL. Receiving a furlough, he returnedho me only to desert and never return to his unit. It is unknown ifhe su ffered any consequences as a result.
