He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1801 and commenced practice in New London County, Connecticut. He moved to Westerly, Rhode Island, in 1802 and continued the practice of law, and also engaged in banking, serving as president of the Washington bank of Westerly from 1829 until his death.
He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1801 and began his legal practice in New London County, Connecticut. He relocated to Westerly, Rhode Island, in 1802 and continued practicing law there, also engaging in banking, serving as president of the Washington bank of Westerly from 1829 until his death.