In 1882, after being educated as public school, he emigrated to Canada, where he joined the Massey Manufacturing Co. in Toronto.

He sought re-election at the conclusion of this term, in the 1928 election, but finished eighth of fourteen candidates and was defeated.

He returned to office the following year, winning another two-year term after finishing third of fifteen candidates in the 1929 election.

This time, he was successful in his re-election bid, as he finished fourth of fifteen candidates in the 1931 election.

In 1933 as acting mayor, he had authorized construction of a roadway along the river under Ada Boulevard.