After graduation from Transylvania University in 1808 he was a teacher.
He studied law at Transylvania University and began practicing in 1820.
Born in 1826, he was educated at Transylvania University, and there read law.
He built his family's home on the site of what is now Transylvania University.
He also acted one of the first trustees to Transylvania University.
He also returned to Transylvania University in 1823 and remained until 1827, the year his wife died.
He was appointed on the board of the Transylvania University in 1843.
He attended the public schools, studied law at Transylvania University, taught school, and worked as a farm hand.
His worst season came in 1909, when his team went 1-6-2, with the one win coming against Transylvania University.
Bishop served as acting president of Transylvania University from 1816-1818.
