[49] “He began life as a school teacher. Later on he opened a country store and took up conveyancing and surveying, in which occupation he continued throughout his life. He always had a deep interest in township affairs and the respect in which he was held in the community is shown by the various offices to which he was elected. Besides acting as Justice of the Peace for a number of years, he was Lay Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for fifteen years, and served one term in the State Senate. He was a staunch Democrat, and for several years presided at the Democratic County Convention. He was a member of the Zion M. E. Church, and throughout his life was noted for his integrity and kindly spirit.”1