He went immediately to Omaha, Nebraska, where he commenced  the practice of his profession, in March, 1867. He was appointed United States Commissioner for that section of Dakota now comprising Wyoming Territory, in September, 1867, and had his residence at various times at Cheyenne, Laramie, North Platte, Benton and Green River, until October, 1868, when he resigned his position, and after a trip to Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, returned to Omaha, Nebraska, and resumed the practice of his profession. In June, 1869, he was elected City for two years.  In 1871 he was elected a member of the City Council, and served for two years, during which time he revised the laws and ordinances relating to the city. In the Fall of 1873, he was a candidate for the position of Probate Judge, but failed to be elected.

In November, 1874, he returned to Manchester, New Hampshire, and resumed the practice of law. He was elected City Solicitor of Manchester in April, 1875, and was appointed Police Judge in June, 1875, which office he held for fourteen months. Since that time he has not held official position, but has devoted himself to the practice of his profession, with a good degree of success, "being able to argue a case as long as the Judge and jury can stand it."

In his religious and political preferences, he expresses himself as Independent,
although in politics he has the reputation of being a thorough Democrat.

He was married November 29, 1866, to Miss Fannie M. Harrington, daughter of Hon. E. W. Harrington, of Manchester, New Hampshire. They have had no children.
  

Source:  "Memorialia of the Class of '64 in Dartmouth College" complied by John C. Webster, Shepard & Johnston, Printers, 1884, Chicago