Merchant and sheriff. Was given some legal training. In december 1837 he became a provisional director of the Australian Gaslight Company., third police magistrate. In March 1838 he resigned his magistracy due to an inadequate salary. Joined the legal firm of Carr & Rogers as an attorney. In October 1839 was accused by the Australian Gaslight Company with corrupt practice for buying land adjoining the works in order to sell it at a profit to the company. resigned from the Board and in September 1840 sailed with his family for England. In October 1842 was appointed as sheriff. In 1844 he became a director of the Australasian Colonial and General Life Assurance Company and was elected to the Legislative Assembly. Inherited 'Hare Hatch House' from his father and returned to England with his second wife and became a Member of the British Parliament. However, continued to show a keen interest in Australian affairs.