In age he was about fifty.

His integrity and fairness of dealing, never once called in question for a period of thirty years, had won him the esteem of all who knew him; while his prudence and economy had enabled him, during that time, to amass a tolerable fortune.

His methodical habits, and strong religious principles, have been already mentioned.

His eldest son was named after him, and resembled him both in person and character, promising to tread in his footsteps.

The younger sons require little notice at present.