He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1801 and commenced practice in New London County, Connecticut. He moved to Westerly, Rhode Island, in 1802 and continued the practice of law, and also engaged in banking, serving as president of the Washington bank of Westerly from 1829 until his death.
He pursued a legal education, was admitted to the bar in 1801, and started his practice in New London County, Connecticut. In 1802, he moved to Westerly, Rhode Island, where he continued practicing law and also entered into banking, serving as president of the Washington bank from 1829 until his demise.