He emigrated in May of 1849. In 1859 he became associated with the Buffalo "Courier" as an editor. He remained with this newspaper for 23 years as a local editor, city editor, managing editor, and general editor. He married Margaret Guthrie in June 1860. He retired in 1882 due to ill health. He is quoted as saying "I studied law because it seemed eminently respectable and an easy road to affluence. I gave it up because I was a bad lawyer." He died in a railroad accident in Binghamton, NY
He emigrated in May of 1849. In 1859 he became associated with the Buffalo "Courier" as an editor. He remained with this newspaper for 23 years as a local editor, city editor, managing editor, and general editor. He married Margaret Guthrie in June 1860. He retired in 1882 due to ill health. He is quoted as saying "I studied law because it seemed eminently respectable and an easy road to affluence. I gave it up because I was a bad lawyer." He died in a railroad accident in Binghamton, NY
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