He studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1857 and commenced practice in San Jose; during the Civil War he was commissioned as a captain and promoted to lieutenant colonel, and served successively as inspector and ordnance officer.
He studied law. He was admitted to the bar in 1857. He commenced practice in San Jose. He was commissioned as a captain. This was during the Civil War. He was promoted to lieutenant colonel. This was during the Civil War. He was served successively as inspector and ordnance officer. This was during the Civil War.