He was a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives in the years 1850, 1861 and 1862, and the last year was Speaker of the House.[3][2]
He was the candidate of the Whig Party for the office of Lieutenant Governor in 1856.[3][2]
He was appointed State Attorney for Fairfield County in 1862 and held the office until his death.[3][2]
On two occasions he declined to be a candidate for a judgeship in the Superior Court, when it was urged upon him by his political friends then in power.[3][2]