could not fid his GRO birth record. Baptised 19 Oct 1851 at Brereton, together with sister Rosanna (b1Q1850). So it is probable that he was born during 1851. In 1871, living with sister Rosanna and husband Edward Vernon in Armitage. In 1881, living with parents. Not married aged 30 in 1881, but no conclusive trace of him afterwards.