Born at 66 Clifton St, Derby on 7 Apr 1880. Baptised 28 Apr 1880 at Derby St Andrew. Became a railway engineer at Swindon, then a railway guard. Married Mary Bexon 2 Apr 1904 at Repton. At that time, he was a "Fitter and Turner". In 1911, he was living at 11 Broad St, Swindon with wife Mary, and children Edith May (b1905, Swindon) and Edward George (b1908, Swindon). Had third child, Marjorie Lettie, in 1913. In 1939, living with wife Mary at Chiseldon, nr Swindon, Wiltshire. Died 28 Oct 1952 at Birmingham.