Born in Belchamp St Paul, Essex, west of Sudbury

Moved to Ridgewell, Essex, before his marriage

Worked as an agricultural labourer in Ridgewell, Essex

Living in Ridgewell village at 1841 and 1851 census

Living in Drury Lane, Ridgewell, Essex at 1861 census

Brought up Phoebe Laver as well as his own children