He moved to Pine Grove (now Russell), Warren County, Pennsylvania, about 1841 and engaged in the lumber business and mercantile pursuits. He moved to Warren, Pennsylvania, in 1851 and engaged in banking.
In the early 19th century, he relocated to Pine Grove (now Russell), Warren County, Pennsylvania, around 1841, initially working in the lumber and mercantile industries. In 1851, he moved to Warren, Pennsylvania, where he started his banking career.