He was district attorney of Venango County from 1891 to 1893. He worked as city solicitor of Oil City from 1895 to 1906. He was a member of the Pennsylvania State House of Representatives in 1897 and 1898.
From 1891 to 1893, he held the position of district attorney for Venango County. From 1895 to 1906, he served as city solicitor for Oil City. He was a member of the Pennsylvania State House of Representatives in 1897 and 1898.