1874 Feb 14. Born Islington, London
1881 census at 16, Southgate Road, Hackney,
1892 Mar 15 Married Louisa Adelaide George in Islington
1901 Feb 22. Enlisted Boer War #8438 , Sapper in 1 London Volunteers Royal Engineers
1902 Jul 12. discharged RE time expired
1911 census at 12 Donegal Street Buildings 12 Hedbridge St Buildings Donegal St Pentonville
1914 Aug 25, Enlisted in RE # 6764
1914 Nov 4 Discharged not likely to become an efficient soldier
He then enlisted in RGA # 279917
1920 Oct 19 enlisted with RIC no 74629. Handyman & ex-Soldier
1939 Register, A retired Art Decorator living with wife Louisa H at 14 Dame St, Islington
1943 Died Shoreditch