While on the court he served as chief justice from 1929 to 1931.

During his time with the court, he served as chief justice three times; from 1864 to 1866, 1870 to 1872, and 1876 to 1878.

During this time on the court he served as chief justice from 1866 to 1867.

For many years, he also served as justice of the peace.

He ran a general store and also served as justice of the peace.

He would serve until December 2, 1872, the last year as chief justice.

He served as chief justice for the 1956-57 term and again from 1964 to January 1967.

He served as chief justice of the court for two consecutive terms in 1913 and 1914.

During his tenure he served as chief justice from 1882 to 1884.

He also served as school commissioner and justice of the peace.