[1][3] He served in local offices including constable and justice of the peace, and studied law.

[5] He was also active in several business ventures, including serving as secretary of the Batavia and Lancaster Plank Road Company.

[6] He was also a member of the board of directors of the Batavia and Oakfield Plank Road Company.

[7] In 1852, Wakeman was appointed secretary of the Buffalo and Batavia Plank Road Company.

[1] In 1868, Wakeman was a candidate for the Republican nomination for a seat in the United States House of Representatives, which was won by John Fisher, who went on to win the general election.

[2] This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress