Graduated Baltimore Medical College 1811. Practiced medicine in Piscataway and farmed. Entered politics adn served in Maryland House of Delagates from 1825 to 1828 being on etimne Speaker. Served briefly in State Senate. Elected to U.S. House of Representatives and served 3/4/1829 to 3/3/1833 as a Democrat. After a hiatus, served one term in Maryland House of Delagates.