Born in Bolton, Massachusetts, he graduated from Harvard College in 1812 and from Harvard Medical School in 1817. At first settling in Wiscasset, and subsequently in Hallowell, Maine, he finally removed to Bath, Maine in 1845.
Born in Bolton, Massachusetts, he received his education at Harvard College (graduating in 1812) and Harvard Medical School (graduating in 1817). He initially settled in Wiscasset, then moved to Hallowell, Maine, before ultimately relocating to Bath, Maine in 1845.