He studied law and was admitted to the bar on March 1, 1830, commencing practice in Georgetown, Kentucky. He moved to Falmouth, Kentucky in 1832 and continued practicing law. He was a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from 1837 to 1839 and again in 1841 and served in the Kentucky Senate from 1844 to 1848.
He pursued a degree in law and was authorized to practice on March 1, 1830, commencing his career in Georgetown, Kentucky. He relocated to Falmouth, Kentucky in 1832 and continued practicing law. He participated in state politics, serving as a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives twice and in the Kentucky Senate for four years.