Explored the Helena River to the source in 1833. Government Resident and Magistrate in Guildford in 1830. Granted 1500 acres in the Swan District, Avon Location U2 which was 4,059 acres at Toodyay. Family had many Lots in Guildford, Fremantle and Perth. Became a JP in 1835. Charlotte died March 1847 in Guildford and Francis died 1857 at Perth.