Career
Before becoming a Senator, he was a representative in the years of 1903 through 1905. He also served as the town clerk of Nashville, Martin County, Minnesota for twelve years. His city of residence was Truman, Minnesota when elected which remained the same throughout his time in the Senate.
Born in Wisconsin in 1862, he moved to Minnesota in 1864, his occupation as a merchant.
He died in 1920 at age 58, the specific dates of birth and death are unknown.