He was one of the incorporators of the Morris and Essex Railroad Co. and became its first president in 1835. In 1837 and 1838 he was again a member of the State house of assembly, and served as speaker.
He played a key role in establishing the Morris and Essex Railroad Company, taking on the role of its first president in 1835. He also served as a member of the State House of Assembly twice, once in 1837 and again in 1838, during which time he held the position of speaker.