Date of Death: 26/08/1897

Trade or profession: Newspaper Dispatcher

Biographical references:

Societies:

Society offices held: Foundation member, Durham and Newcastle Association. 1877-1897 - Vice-President.

Places:

Place of Birth: Holmfirth, Yorks

Began ringing at: All Saints, Glossop, Derby

Tower from biographical record etc.: Newcastle Cathedral

Tower mentioned in obituary: Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Ringing records:

Began ringing: 1856

Notable performances: Conducted the first peal of Stedman Triples rung by the Durham & Newcastle association. Undertook the hanging of the new trebles and the re-hanging of the restored ring at St. John's Newcastle.

First peal:

Kent Treble Bob Major

All Saints, Glossop

See who Francis Lees rang with

Total peals rung: 95

Total peals conducted: 12

Participation in Central Council activities:

Meetings attended: 2