Born: Tennessee, 1818.
Died: Marion, Illinois, 1894.
Came to Williamson County when a young man, and shortly thereafter became a Christian and a preacher. His ministry reached out to many places in that part of the State. In the years of his active service, he baptized more converts, married more couples and conducted more funerals than any preacher in the county. He served as chaplain of the 128th Illinois Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War. He was noted for his hospitality and many good works.