Listed in 1870 as a farmer, age 32, born in PA with $2,000 of land and $820 personal property. He is listed with his mother Elizabeth (64). Married 10 Jun 1880 to Amanda Strong in Fayette Co PA. She was born 5 Nov 1848, died 14 Mar 1899 at Grindstone, Fayette Co PA. She is buried in Fairview Cem with him. They had a daughter and 3 sons.