Resident of Chilmark, Martha's Vineyard, lawyer and farmer. He was appointed justice of the Court of Common Pleas for this county in 1718 and sat on the bench with his cousin Paine (41) for over 30 years. He was also interested in military affairs and was Colonel of the County Militia as early as 1713 and he held the same rank during the French and Indian Wars until his death, which occurred 3 Jan. 1760. He also acted as agent for the Indians of the Island for many years and held local offices in the town.