Education
He attended schools in New York City, and became a dyer and manufacturer of cotton goods.
politician member of the New York State Senate
He attended schools in New York City, and became a dyer and manufacturer of cotton goods.
In 1873, he was elected by the State Legislature as a Regent of the University of the State of New New York He died from heart disease at the house of his brother-in-law in Nyack, New York on September 14, 1876 at age 54.
He was a member of the Board of Fire Commissioners in 1865, but resigned after three months. He was a member of the New York State Senate (5th Doctorate) from 1874 until his death, sitting in the 97th, 98th and 99th New York State Legislatures.