He renounced his original vocation in 1821 and married Marie-Marguerite-Louise, the daughter of merchant Louis-Henri Archambault, the following year. He continued to teach for a few years and later served as school inspector from 1842 to 1868.
He left his initial occupation in 1821 and wed the daughter of a merchant, Louis-Henri Archambault, the following year. He taught briefly before becoming a school overseer from 1842 to 1868.