In 1645, he was chosen to represent Barnstable as a deputy in the colonial legislature's lower chamber. In 1658, he was made an assistant, a position with both legislative and judicial duties (the council of assistants served as both the upper legislative chamber and the colony's high court).
In 1645, he was chosen to represent Barnstable in the colonial legislature's lower house. In 1658, he was made an assistant, a role with duties in both lawmaking and judicial proceedings (the council of assistants served as both the upper legislative chamber and the colony's highest court).