Born in Caernarvon, Wales in 1868; had graduate school education. Came to the United States in 1888. Settled in Pennsylvania. Came to Chicago in 1893. Naturalized in 1895. Is the founder of the Western State Company at 326 South Aberdeen Street, Chicago.

The roof the the Chicago University and blackboards were finished by the Western State Company. Presbyterian. Republican. Mason. Business operated by son now at the above address.

Home: 639 South Elmwood Avenue, Oak Park, Illinois.