Upon graduation, he at once engaged in active practice at Laury's Station, but after a residence of one year there removed to Coplay, his present residence. His skill and ability, combined with his comprehensive knowledge of his chosen line of work end the interest be displayed in each and every case entrusted to his care, soon won for him the confidence of the people in his community, and he was rewarded by a liberal patronage which has increased in volume and importance up to the present time. He is also acting as surgeon for the Lehigh Valley Railroad Company, consulting surgeon for Allentown Hospital, surgeon for the Atlas Portland Cement Company, surgeon for the Copley Cement Manufacturing Company. In addition to these varied duties he opened a drug store in Coplay in 1900, which is fully equipped with everything needful for the preparing of prescriptions. which are carefully looked after by competent persons, and also carries a large stock of commodities peculiar to that fine of trade. His prominence as a physician and his high character as a man led to his appointment as president of the Coplay National Bank, in which capacity he is serving at the present time (1913); to membership on the school board, where he served for sixteen years; as burgess of Copley, his tenure of this office being noted for efficiency and capability; and as a member of the common council. These facts are conclusive evidence that he has ever taken a keen interest in the development and progress of his adopted city, his influence for good being felt in many channels.

DOB given as 1/18/1859 in and .