 In the summer of 1860 he went to Matteawan, where he was employed for with the Seamless Clothing Manufacturing Co.; later he was in business as a clothier at Fishkill-on-the-Hudson.In 1873 he built a large hat factory near the river at Fishkill-on-the-Hudson, and Dutchess Hat Works was put into successful operation.The business grew and a branch was established at Tioronda, a mile away.