University of Virginia (student) (1855-1856), University of Virginia (student) (1856-1857), University of Virginia (student) (1859-1860), Staunton Light Artillery (2nd Lieut.) (1861-1865), Democratic National Convention (Delegate) (1884-1884), Richmond Constitutional Convention (Delegate) (1901-1902), Halifax, VA County Government (Commonwealth's Attorney) (1905-1911)