 In 1865, he opened the Merchants' Bank of Watertown, and after it was incorporated as a stock company in April 1870, became President of the bank.He was also President of the Watertown Fire Insurance Company, and held stock of the Davis Sewing Machine Company.He was a member of the New York State Senate (18th D.) from 1870 to 1873, sitting in the 93rd, 94th, 95th and 96th New York State Legislatures.