Aged 58 at the 1891 census of Ecclesfield, so born 1832-33; described as a horse carter born in Blofield, Norfolk. He is listed with wife Emily and 5-year old son John.

By the 1901 census his wife, Emily, is described as a widow.

In the 1851 census he is in service to the Coleman family of Woodbastwick, Norfolk.

In the 1841 census he is at home in Blofield with parents Isaac and Mary and siblings Isaac, John, William and Arthur.