Born in 1846 in Columbiana County, Ohio.
Died on April 24, 1904 in Geneva, Nebraska.
Married to Alice Leora Webster
Parents to two children: Daniel Walter and Dana Columbus.
In 1885, he moved from Ohio to Alma, Nebraska for six years.
He moved briefly to Salt Lake City.
In 1891, he moved to Geneva.
In 1893, he purchased the collar factory of Erickson and Hoskins at 179 So. 10th.
In 1898, he purchased the hardware stock of J. O. baker at 131 No 9th.
In 1898, he moved his hardware and harness business to 984 G Street.
He had installed an elevator for freight and passengers to connect the three floors of his business. An elevator accident was the cause of his death.