hiː wʌz ˈɛdʒuːkˌeɪɾᵻd lˈoʊkəli, ænd stˈʌdid lˈɔː wɪð fɹˈænsɪs tˈɑːməs ʌv kˈʌmbɚlənd, mˈɛɹɪlˌænd ɪn pɹˌɛpɚɹˈeɪʃən fɚɹə kɚɹˈɪɹ æz ɐn ɐtˈɜːni.
He was educated locally, and studied law with Francis Thomas of Cumberland, Maryland in preparation for a career as an attorney.