Entered the Indian Medical Service in 1831. In June, 1833, he was posted to the 4th Madras Infantry and served with the Field Force in Coorg. Later he served with the 18th and the 20th Madras Infantry. In 1844 he became Civil Surgeon at Guntoor, in 1845 Medical Officer on the Nilgerries, and in 1847

Practised at 'Broomfield' and 7, Marine Terrace, Herne Bay, where he was in partnership with John Bowes. He died at the former residence on December 30th, 1863.