Born Alfreton 27 Jan 1867, baptised 5 Mar 1867 at Riddings. In 1871, living with parents in Alfreton. In 1881, living with parents in Derby St Peter. Married Mary Ellen Lacey 29 Nov 1885, at Burton upon Trent, Christ Church. He was just 18 (although he told the priest he was 22), she was 25 and 6 months pregnant. In 1891 census living in Derby with wife Mary Ellen and children Alice Ellen (b1886) and Leslie Lacey (b1888). In 1901 living in Derby with wife Mary Ellen and children Alice Ellen (b1886) and Leslie Lacey. In 1911 living in Derby with wife Mary Ellen and children Alice Ellen (b1886) and Leslie Lacey. In 1939 living in Hazelwood, Belper with wife and both children, Buried 23 Dec 1953 at Hazelwood, Belper, Derbyshire, aged 86.