Born 5 Jun 1842 at Swannington, baptised 23 Jun 1842 at Whitwick, died 30 Dec 1924 at Coalville. Married Mary Ann Burton (b1841 Ashby, d 8 Sep 1897 Swannington) 12 Nov 1865 at Coleorton. Lots of children: James b1871; Mary Ann b1873; Thomas Henry b1874; John W b1876; Emily b1877; Charles b1878; Frances b1880; William H b1883. Following death of wife Mary Ann Burton in 1897, he married widow Ann Robinson nee Smith (b1846) 25 Dec 1900 at Whitwick.