He moved to Memphis, Tennessee in 1840 and engaged in the practice of law. He married Emma Chastelette Jones in December 1852. They had three children, William Thomas, Harry Edwin, and Emma Blythe.
He relocated to Memphis, Tennessee in 1840 and began practicing law. He wed Emma Chastelette Jones in December 1852. They had three offspring: William Thomas, Harry Edwin, and Emma Blythe.