Candidate for state senate, Florida, 1888
Collector of customs, Apalachicola, Florida, 1889-1894, 1897-1901
Private practice, Apalachicola, Florida, 1891-1903
Mayor, Apalachicola, Florida, 1894
Candidate for attorney general, State of Florida, 1896
U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Florida, 1903-1907