Born in Belchamp St Paul, Essex, west of Sudbury
Moved to Ridgewell, Essex, before his marriage
Worked as an agricultural labourer in Ridgewell, Essex
Living in Ridgewell village at 1841 and 1851 census
Living in Drury Lane, Ridgewell, Essex at 1861 census
Brought up Phoebe Laver as well as his own children