Married by Rev. Alexander Mann (Presbyterian), witnesses were James Ring and Charles Checkly, who were in-laws. Listed as a farmer in the 1851 census.

In 1861 census (taken just before he died), they had Cathy Dickson (Age 25) and her mom Ann (listed on the census as Nancy), as well as their four kids. Charles is listed as a Grocer.

In Register #15 for Pakenham-Huntley (for the diocese of Ottawa, Anglican church of Canada), the witnesses to his burial are listed as James Ring and Charles Curtis, with J.A. Morris as the officiant.