Born 1765 at Horninglow, Burton, baptised 5 Jul 1765 at Burton St Modwen, parents William and Elizabeth. Married on 3 Feb 1789 at Burton St Modwen to Mary Harrison (aged 17), parents Henry and Mary. He was a Farmer. Children: John b 10 Feb 1790; Elizabeth b 24 Apr 1793; James b 31 Aug 1797; William b 23 Jul 1800; Samuel b 14 Jul 1803; Mary b 14 Jul 1805; Charlotte b 10 Nov 1808; Michael b 11 Mar 1813.