Born in Boston and a housewright by trade. He married Mary Hill August 31, 1724 by Dr. Cotton Mather of Second Church, which is at the head of North Square on Hanover street. He was on the fire company of the church in 1727. Admitted as a member of the church Mar. 3, 1724. He died 1747 on the 18th of December. His will dated Dec. 12, 1747, makes his widow sole executrix and leaves his entire estate to her as long as she remains his widow. He names his children Thomas, John Sarah, WILLIAM and Amy as living at the time of his death.