Career
Born in Landsdowne Township, Upper Canada, the son of William Earle, he was educated there and became a merchant in Brockville. Earle moved to the Cariboo district of British Columbia in 1863, establishing a grocery business in Victoria in 1873. He was also involved in railway construction in British Columbia, Oregon and Washington state.
Earle was acclaimed during a by-election following Edgar Crow Baker"s resignation.
He also served on Victoria City Council in 1885. Earle died in Victoria at the age of 73.