He signed the 1849 Montreal Annexation Manifesto proposing union with the United States, viewing this as the best way to ensure the future economic development of the region. He served as first warden for Brome County and was first president of the county agricultural society.
He signed the 1849 Montreal Annexation Manifesto, proposing union with the United States, viewing it as a means to ensure the region's economic development. He served as the first warden of Brome County and was the first president of the county agricultural society.