(1828 – 1912)

Route Agent Boston, MA to Burlington, VT Appointed by President Pierce 1853 – 1855
Resigned due to severe Bronchial Problems, Moved to Minnesota in hopes of finding relief;
Postmaster (Special agent) MN & IA 1859 - ?;
Minnesota State Senator 1st and 2nd State legislative Sessions, 1857 – 1860;
United States Army Paymaster Appointed by Abraham Lincoln, 1862 – 1866;
Breveted Lieutenant-Colonel for “Meritorious services in the field”, 1865;
Receiver, United States Land Office, Saint Cloud, Minnesota, 1860 – 1861;
Admitted to the Minnesota Bar in 1862;
President of the Minnesota State Agricultural Society, 1879;
Editor and Proprietor of the Wright County Times;
Minneapolis City Alderman, 1892 – 1900;
Member and President of the Monticello Minnesota Board of Education;
Master of the State Grange 8 years and of the Federal Grange 2 years.