He signed the 1849 Montreal Annexation Manifesto proposing union with the United States, viewing this as the best way to ensure the future economic development of the region. He served as first warden for Brome County and was first president of the county agricultural society.
He signed the 1849 Montreal Annexation Manifesto, which proposed uniting the region with the United States, believing this would be the best way to promote economic growth in the area. He held the positions of first warden for Brome County and first president of the county agricultural society.