Born July 11, 1841 Kohlstadt, Lippe Detmond, Germany
Arrived in the United States December, 1846, Galveston, Texas
Married Maria Elizabeth Giese Jan. 13, 1861, LaGrange Texas
Enlisted in the 12th Illinois Calvary Dec. 17, 1862, Cairo, Illinois
Discharged from military service Dec. 16, 1865, Houston Texas
Moved to Chicago, Illinois area about 1870
Died July 7, 1892, Englewood, Illinois