Born 22 Sep 1844, Bebra, Germany Christened 10 Oct 1844 in Bebra - Sponsor, Henrich Curth, Master MasonConfirmed 11 Apr 1858 in BebraArrived in New York 1 Jul 1861, from Hesse on the ship "Dorette" from the port of BremenEnlisted in Union Army,
12th Regiment Illinois Cavalry - served from 1 June 1862 to June 1865-Taken prisoner of war during the battle of Harper's Ferry 15 September 1862
Married Katharine Elisabeth Seelig (1850-1913) 22 Jun 1869 in Cleveland, OhioDied 5 Feb 1910, in Cleveland, Ohio