A graduate of the Rensselaer school and Union College, he was engaged in the manufacture of fire arms and had a contract to supply them to the U.S. When hostilities continued longer than expected he lost quite heavily on the price. He had extensive real estate interests but sacrificed those to meet his creditors. He also had extensive salt property. Legal complications over several businesses lead to despondency. He also suffered for many years from consumption. He committed suicide in his son-in-law's house by shooting himself in the head.
He married Rebecca Johnston of Syracuse in 1848. Their children were Lucy Eleanor, Steven Smith, Mrs. Mabel Dunlap, Mrs. Florence Brewster and Howard.
He married Rebecca Johnston of Syracuse in 1848. Their children were Lucy Eleanor, Steven Smith, Mrs. Mabel Dunlap, Mrs. Florence Brewster and Howard.
A graduate of the Rensselaer school and Union College, he was engaged in the manufacture of fire arms and had a contract to supply them to the U.S. When hostilities continued longer than expected he lost quite heavily on the price. He had extensive real estate interests but sacrificed those to meet his creditors. He also had extensive salt property. Legal complications over several businesses lead to despondency. He also suffered for many years from consumption. He committed suicide in his son-in-law's house by shooting himself in the head.
He married Rebecca Johnston of Syracuse in 1848. Their children were Lucy Eleanor, Steven Smith, Mrs. Mabel Dunlap, Mrs. Florence Brewster and Howard.
He married Rebecca Johnston of Syracuse in 1848. Their children were Lucy Eleanor, Steven Smith, Mrs. Mabel Dunlap, Mrs. Florence Brewster and Howard.
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