Born 13 Jun 1835 at Wombourne (Wolverhampton), father William (b1808 Wombourn, Nailer), mother Mary Ann Mitchell (b1812 Wombourn, Nailer), who married 12 Aug 1833 at Wolverhampton St Peter. Baptised 14 Jul 1835 at Wombourne.
Siblings: Eliza b1833; Francis b1835; Pathenia b3Q1838 mother Muchall reg Seisdon; Joseph b3Q1840 mother Muchall reg Wolverhampton and Seisdon; William b1Q1843 mother Muchall reg Wolv and Seisdon; Jane b4Q1845 mother Muchall; Elizabeth b1849; (all at Wombourn).
In 1841, living at Blakely, Wombourne. In 1851, living at Sedgley, nr Wombourne
Married Hannah Taylor 19 Jul 1856 at Silverdale. Children: George b2Q1857 Knutton; Joseph b3Q1859 Silverdale; Mary Alice b2Q1862 Silverdale; Elizabeth Ellen b3Q1864 Biddulph; James b1Q1867 Biddulph; Simeon b1Q1869 Biddulph; Rachel b2Q1871 Biddulph; Edith b4Q1873 Biddulph.
In 1861 living in Knutton, Staffs. In 1871, living at Biddulph, Staffs. In 1880, was declared bankrupt, probably the reason he emigrated to Canada. In 1881, living in Stone, Staffs, no sign of wife. Seems to have emigrated to Toronto, Canada arriving 13 Sep 1882. In 1891, living in Toronto with wife and children. In 1891, living in Toronto (wife has died). Died 13 May 1916 at York, Toronto.