He was born in 1830 and was married with four children. In the 1870 Cuyahoga County, OH Census he is listed with his wife, daughter, and a servant living in Royalton. His age is 40 and his occupation is Farmer with a wealth of $12,000. He was a Trustee in Royalton Township, OH in 1867. He belonged to Empire Lodge # 346 Independent Order of Odd Fellows in Royalton, OH.  In the 1880 Cuyahoga County, OH Census he is listed with his wife, son, daughter, grand daughter and a servant living in North Royalton. His age is 50 and his occupation is Farmer. He is also listed in the 1900 Census same area age 70, he isn’t listed in the 1910 Census.