he moved to harvey county, kansas, in 1868 and engaged in agricultural pursuits near newton. four years later, he moved into newton and taught school and studied law. he was admitted to the bar in 1875. he moved to atchison, and continued to study law. he also engaged in teaching. he settled in marysville, in 1879 and commenced the practice of law. he served as prosecuting attorney of marshall county 1889-1891.