He was chosen chief Sergeant of the military company in 1659, but the county Court refused to confirm him on account of his religious views. He was confirmed in April 1660 upon solemnly agreeing not to disseminate his principles or notions contrary to what the chaurch doth confessedly own and practice. He was chosen Ensign in 1678, and Lieutenant in 1682, in the company of which his brother Samuel was Captain. He was Town Clerk, Selecctman, Commissioner or Representativeto the General Court. He d. in Chelmsford, 20 July, 1688, age. 76.

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