[1][2] He served in the 3rd Illinois Cavalry during the Civil War, becoming regimental adjutant.

In Seattle was served as County Treasurer from 1890 until he became Mayor.

He was an inventor and held more than fifty patents.

[3] He was made commander of the Grand Army of the Republic for Washington State and Alaska in 1927.

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