He was regarded as one of the best salesmen in the industry. On May 11, 1870, in Pittsburgh, he married Susan N. Duncan, daughter of George Duncan Sr., who soon became the sole owner of the Ripley Glass Company and renamed it Geo.
As a prominent salesperson, he was highly respected in his industry. On May 11, 1870, in Pittsburgh, he married Susan N. Duncan, daughter of George Duncan Sr., who later became the sole owner of the Ripley Glass Company and rebranded it Geo.