Birth registered in Q2 1885 in Eastry, Kent.

1891 is age 5 living with parents, one sibling, a visitor and a servant at Strand Street, Sandwich, Kent.

1901 is age 15, a visitor at the Barnes household in 46 Alkham Road, Hackney, London. This is a family of teachers and there is another visitor, who is also a teacher.

1911 is age 25, a ledger clerk, living with parents and brother John at 13 Beverley Road, Highams Park, Chingford, Essex.