sentences:  He served as mayor of Chelsea, Massachusetts, in 1867 and 1868.He served as member of the State senate in 1871 and 1872 and of the Governor's council in 1873 and 1874.Presented credentials as a Republican Member-elect to the Forty-fourth Congress and served from March 4, 1875, until July 28, 1876, when he was succeeded by Josiah G. Abbott, who contested his election.