He was born in Newtown, Wales in 1826, was educated in Wales and came to Canada in 1841. He taught school for several years before becoming a broker in real estate. In 1847, he married Mary Moore.
A man from Newtown, Wales was born in 1826 and educated there. He later moved to Canada in 1841 and held various teaching positions before becoming a real estate broker. He wedded Mary Moore the following year.