He became a carriage-maker, and set up shop in the area which was separated in 1833 as the Town of Stockport, New York.
In 1841, he sold the farm, removed to Stuyvesant Falls, New York, and became engaged in flour and paper mills there.
In 1852, he established his own paper mill in Livingston, New York, and ran this business until 1856 when he retired.
Postal Department but, before his commission could have been issued, declined to take the office, too late realising that the acceptance of this appointment would vacate his Senate seat.
He was again nominated on the Democratic ticket for the State Senate (15th D.) in 1879, but was defeated by Stephen H. Wendover.