Date of Birth: 10/11/1878

Date of Death: 06/02/1953

Age at death: 74

Trade or profession: Joiner

Biographical references:

Scan of information sheet

Societies:

Society offices held: 1907-1919 Joint Branch Secretary, Chester Diocesan Guild

Places:

Place of Birth: Farndon, Cheshire

Began ringing at: St Chad's, Farndon

Tower from biographical record etc.: Chester Cathedral

Tower mentioned in obituary: Chester

Ringing records:

Began ringing: 1894

Notable performances: Conducted record length of Kent Treble Bob Major at St. Chad's, Over, Cheshire, 17,280 changes in 10 hours. 21st July 1923. Also 10,400 Kent Treble Bob Major at St. Thomas, Rhyll, Flint 9th Feb 1924.

Details of peals: See Bell News 4th Dec 1911, Details of first 100 peals. Ringing World 30th March 1934, Details of 5400 peals.

First peal:

Grandsire Doubles

St. Chad, Holt, Denbigh

19/10/1902

Total peals rung: 592

Participation in Central Council activities:

Meetings attended: 3