Born 5 Aug 1858 at Swannington (date from 1939 census), baptised 30 Nov 1858 together with brother Henry (b1852) and sister Alice Sophia (b1854). Married Emma Richards (from Worthington) Apr-Jun 1880 in Ashby region. Lived at Rotten Row, Thringstone. Children: Sarah b1880 at Thringstone or Worthington; Harry/Henry b1882 at Coleorton; Beatrice b 16 Apr 1884 at Coalville; m 12 Dec 1908 at Coalville to Arthur Armstrong b 5 Mar 1882 at Coalville; d 2Q 1967 at Coalville. Bertha b1887 at Coalville; James b1890 at Coalville; Emily b1892 at Coalville; William b 16 Dec 1896 at Coalville; m 4Q 1919 in Ashby region to Doris Finch b 9 May 1900; d 2Q 1987 at Leicester; Alice b1899 at Coalville; John b1901 at Coalville. Died Jan-Mar 1947 at Coalville.