Manager of Prinsep's estate 'Belvidere' at Australind. Moved to his own property in March 1854 at Dardanup. Was a JP in 1855. Helped settle Irish families on 100 acre blocks. Donated 50 acres for the Church built 1857 and opened a school. Employed seven ticket-of-leave men between 1863 and 1869. Eliza died 24 November 1866 at Dardanup and Thomas died 5 November 1877 also at Dardanup.