Joined Washington Artillery after Civil War; eventually becoming it's commander with rank of Major. At age 16, became deputy clerk of Louisiana Supreme Court. Later served as Minute Clerk. Studied law at University of Louisiana (now Tulane University) under Carlton Hunt. After graduation, served as minute clerk of U.S. Circuit Court. Later served as City Attorney (New Orleans) in the Joseph Shakespeare administration. In 1891, unanimously selected by judges of supreme court to be Clerk of Supreme Court. Served in that capacity until death. Married (1886), Anna de Lavillebeuvre, granddaughter