Born Woodford County Kentucky USA
September 17, 1846
Died Seoul Korea
October 21, 1899
He was elected County Attorney before he was of legal age to hold the office.
He was admitted to the practise of law as soon as he became of age.
A year or two later he removed to California where he secured admission to the highest courts of that and other states and enjoyed an extensive legal practise.
He was admitted as a member of the Supreme Court of the United States.
He was appointed Counsel General to Japan by President Cleveland in 1886.
In 1890 he came to Korea as adviser to the Korean Government where his legal ability was always at the command of his employers whom he served with fidelity and honour.
