Date of Birth: 30/09/1845

Date of Death: 26/03/1922

Age at death: 76

Trade or profession: Chief Clerk, Civil Service

Biographical references:

Societies:

Society offices held: Founder, Middlesex County Association. Joint Honorary Secretary from foundation in 1897 to 1901. Hon. Secretary 1901-1910. President 1913 to date of decease.

Places:

Place of Birth: Cathedral Close, Salisbury

Began ringing at: St. John the Baptist, Barnet

Tower mentioned in obituary: Stevenage

Ringing records:

Began ringing: 1893

Notable performances: Invested in 1903 with the companionship of the Imperial Service Order, by the late King Edward VII. Recieved thanks of two Chancellors of the Exchequer, Sir William Harcourt and Sir Michael Hicks-Beach. compiled the History of the earlier years of the Funded Debt, from 1684-1786. Won Vaulting, civil Service Sports 1867, Record 7ft. Won chief swimming event at Winchester 1862. At the age of 65 was able to save a girl from drowning in the River Nadder.

First peal:

St. John the Baptist, Barnet

23/09/1895

Total peals rung: 0

Total peals conducted: 0

Participation in Central Council activities:

Offices held: Chairman of Peals Analysis Committee

Meetings attended: 0