After his father's death in that year, he took over the duties of surveyor general.

He was appointed assistant surveyor general for the province in the same year.

The following year he became Surveyor General and remained in this position until his death.

He moved to Utah and became their surveyor general.

In modern times, the position of surveyor general has diminished in importance.

From 1867 to 1869, he was the surveyor general of the Montana Territory.

The office was established as Surveyor General in 1781.

After he died in 1789, responsibility for surveying was transferred to the Surveyor General.

He was the surveyor general of the Territory of Washington 1866-1869.

The Surveyor General is an official responsible for government surveying in a specific country or territory.