He came to Alfred in 1825, at which time he bought 50 acres and later added 250 more. He was a leading citizen in the town.
953Census Tracking:
* 1830 - Alfred, Allegany Co., NY
* 1840 - Alfred, Allegany Co., NY
* 1850 - Alfred, Allegany Co., NY
* 1855 State Census of Alfred, Allegany Co., NY
* 1860 - Alfred, Allegany Co., NY
* 1870 - Alfred, Allegany Co., NY
* 1875 State Census of Alfred, Allegany Co., NY