(1873) and A.M. (1876) from the University of Rochester. He was professor of mathematics at the University of Rochester (1884–1891) and Amherst College (1891–1927).
A prominent mathematician, he earned his academic credentials from the University of Rochester in 1873 and 1876. He held positions as a mathematics instructor at the University of Rochester from 1884 to 1891 and later at Amherst College until 1927.