Began his service in the Revolutionary War as Captain in the 1st Regiment NJ Line 8 Nov 1775 to 20 Nov 1776. Captain in the 1st Regiment NJ Line 29 Nov 1776. Major in the 4th Regiment New Jersey Line 1 Jan 1777. Served at Valley Forge. Wounded at the Battle of White Marsh on 5 Dec 1777. Died from his wounds on 4 Jan 1778. Date and place of birth unknown. [Sources: M; H.]