He represented York East in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Liberal member from 1867 to 1874.

He served as clerk and treasurer of Markham Township for 10 years.

He married Harriet Newell White (1834 - 1908), on August 9, 1854.

He died at Toronto General Hospital (Gerrard Street East) following a stroke, and eventually interred at St. James Cemetery (Toronto).

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