Pursued a Scientific course in Miami University, and was distinguished for his acquirements in mathematics. He chose farming as his profession, settled on a portion of his parents estate at College Hill.
m 30 Apr 1835 Poughkeepsie, NY
Eleanor Smith d Oct 1854 of Ship-Fever at Poughkeepsie, NY
They had 4 children:
Helen M. 11 Jun 1836 d 25 Oct 1854 Ship-Fever
Adalyn S. 9 Dec 1838
Emily Ione 14 Dec 1840 m Alonzo Horton
Maria 2 Jun 1844 d 12 Nov 1867 m David Carnahan