He moved to California in 1877 and settled in Pasadena, Los Angeles County, where he engaged in fruit growing and the real estate business. Moreover, he also served as a county clerk of Los Angeles County from 1899 to 1903.
In 1877, he made his way to California and made Pasadena, Los Angeles County, his home, where he engaged in orchard farming and real estate investments. Furthermore, he served as the county clerk of Los Angeles County from 1899 to 1903.