He was born in New York state in 1825 and came to St. Catharines, Upper Canada with his parents in 1832. In 1852, he formed a shipping firm in partnership with James Norris.
Born in New York state in 1825 and moved to St. Catharines, Upper Canada with his parents in 1832. In 1852, he collaborated with James Norris to establish a shipping business.