He was regarded as one of the best salesmen in the industry. On May 11, 1870, in Pittsburgh, he married Susan N. Duncan, daughter of George Duncan Sr., who soon became the sole owner of the Ripley Glass Company and renamed it Geo.
As a highly skilled salesperson, he was viewed as one of the best in his profession. On May 11, 1870, in Pittsburgh, he wed Susan N. Duncan, daughter of George Duncan Sr., who subsequently acquired full ownership of the Ripley Glass Company and rebranded it Geo.