Date of Death: 24/10/1945

Age at death: 79

Trade or profession: Shipbuilders Cashier

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Society offices held: 1928-1935 Honorary Treasurer, Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association

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Place of Birth: Sunderland

Began ringing at: St Ignatius the Martyr, Sunderland

Tower mentioned in obituary: Sunderland

Ringing records:

Began ringing: 1897

Notable performances: Known throughout the exercise as an eminent composer, and it was in this field that he excelled. Many of his compositions bore the hall-mark of genius, and will last as long as the art of Change Ringing is practised. In 1914 he arranged fourteen Surprise Minor Methods to give seven complete 720's with a nequal number of changes in each method. Composed the first peal of spliced Cambridge & Superlative Surprise Major, also the first peal of spliced double Norwich and Plain Bob Major.

First peal:

Grandsire Triples

St. Michael & All Angels, Bishopwearmouth

03/02/1900

Total peals rung: 167

Participation in Central Council activities:

Meetings attended: 8