 He graduated from Hartwick Seminary in 1893.He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Erie Co., 8th D.) in 1908, 1909, 1910, 1911 and 1912.He was elected as a Republican to the 66th, 67th, 68th, 69th and 70th United States Congresses, holding office from March 4, 1919, until his resignation on December 31, 1928.