In 1891 census, was a boarder in the household of James Rogers at 159 Manchester Street, Oldham, Lancashire. He was described as a Chemists Assistant and there were several others in the same household as Boarders with the same occupation.
In 1901 was described as a Widower and Chemist Dispensing. Boarder with Jepson Family at 2 Ferry Terrace, Gateshead, Durham, England.