He moved to Prairie City (later Folsom) in 1853, to El Dorado County in 1854 and thence to Watsonville in Santa Cruz County, and to Alameda County. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Oakland in 1856.
He relocated to Prairie City (later Folsom) in 1853, then to El Dorado County in 1854, followed by Watsonville in Santa Cruz County, and eventually Alameda County. He pursued a career in law and was subsequently admitted to the bar, initiating his practice in Oakland in 1856.