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In 1676 he was Captain of the Militia becoming a major in 1680. He was an attorney and a magistrate and served as a member of the House of Representatives for a year from 1685 to 1686. He was, however, accused of abusing his powers to the detriment of the citizens and was forbidden to hold public office. Eventually, he was allowed to serve again and was sheriff in 1691 and was collecting grievances of the citizens of Charles City County in 1697.

In 1676 he was Captain of the Militia becoming a major in 1680. He was an attorney and a magistrate and served as a member of the House of Representatives for a year from 1685 to 1686. He was, however, accused of abusing his powers to the detriment of the citizens and was forbidden to hold public office. Eventually, he was allowed to serve again and was sheriff in 1691 and was collecting grievances of the citizens of Charles City County in 1697.