Biographie
He joined the California Steam Navigation Co. as a purser and freight clerk on the steamers Amelia, Capital and Chrysopolis.
He transfered to Stockton CA as Cashier and Port Steward.
He later was purser on the steamer Julia.
He was appointed as Secretary of the newly formed California Steam Navigation Co.
He spent two seasons as purser and freight clerk on the steamships State of California, Ancon, Senator, and George W. Elder. When the Canadian Pacific Navigation Company was formed he replaced Robert J. Byers as General Passenger and Freight Agent in Victoria BC.
Références
- Wright, E.W. (ed.) (1895 reprinted 1967)
- Victoria Times-Colonist (04/01/1888)
