Born Hull 14/02/1869. Husband of Lily Bearpark, of 7 Laura Grove Tyne Street, Hull (1911 Census) and 25, Tadman Street, Hull (War Pension address). A Fisherman. He had two sons. He joined the Merchant Navy on 31 May 1883.
Served as a Skipper, in the Royal Naval Reserve. Died in Hull, of consumption, on 10/12/1916, aged 47.