Date of Death: 15/10/1947

Trade or profession: Brewers' Clerk.

Biographical references:

Societies:

Society offices held: He was Secretary of the Midland Counties Association and was Vice-President of the Association 1928-1932.

Places:

Place of Birth: Blisworth, Northamptonshire.

Began ringing at: St Paul's Burton-on-Trent

Ringing records:

Began ringing: 1875

Notable performances: The Burton band rang a peal of 7200 Double Norwich Court Bob Major at Beeston on 18th November 1882 in which he took part. He rang in the first non-conducted peal of Stedman Triples, at St Paul's, Burton on Trent, on 20th November 1886. On November 8 th 1888 he conducted a peal of 6720 London Surprise Major by the Burton band. This was a record at that time.

First peal:

Treble Bob Major

06/11/1879

Total peals rung: 279

Participation in Central Council activities:

Offices held: Joe was a member of the Central Council's Reduced Rail Fares Committee 1893-1902 Standing Committee 1906-1936 Peals Analysis Committee 1906-1921

Meetings attended: 34