He studied at Queen's College and University College. He articled in law, was called to the bar in 1862 and opened a practice in Cornwall. In 1865, he was named County Crown Attorney for Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry.
He studied at Queen's College and University College. He worked as an articled clerk in law, became a barrister in 1862, and established a practice in Cornwall. In 1865, he was appointed County Crown Attorney for Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry.