Education
He graduated from Williams College in 1810. Then he studied law in Albany, New York, was admitted to the bar in 1815, and commenced practice in Auburn.
He graduated from Williams College in 1810. Then he studied law in Albany, New York, was admitted to the bar in 1815, and commenced practice in Auburn.
He was District Attorney of Cayuga County from 1821 to 1828. He was Surrogate of Cayuga County from 1828 to 1836. He was buried at the Fort Hill Cemetery in Auburn.
He was a member of the New York State Senate (6th Doctorate) from 1843 to 1846, sitting in the 66th, 67th, 68th and 69th New York State Legislatures.