Background
He was born in Williamsburgh Township in Upper Canada in 1820.
He was born in Williamsburgh Township in Upper Canada in 1820.
His family operated a timber business along the South Nation and Castor Rivers in the eastern part of the province. The firm"s main office was situated in Morrisburg. The business expanded to include operations near Quebec City, Toronto and Barrie.
In 1857, he was elected to the 6th Parliament of the Province of Canada representing Dundas.
He died at Morrisburg in 1875.