| Description | DOB: 14 September 1884
DOD: 19 November 1961
Born in Wells St, Oxford Street, London.
His father was a gasfitter, initially an electrician.
His family background was heavily influenced by religion at St Andrew’s Church.
As a young child he was often looked after by Church employees, and eventually went on to attend regular Sunday School.
Attended school at Duncombe Rd., Higher Grade School until 1898.
Attended Evening Continuation Schools for four years, and completed an electrician’s course at Tottenham Polytechnic.
Married in 1914 with two children (one daughter and one son).
Started work in 1898 at an Engineering shop.
He also became a clerk in 1901.
He was temporarily an assistant manager, before entering the Royal Navy (1903-1908) which stabilised his employment for five years.
Worked as electrician for the rest of his career (1909-19, excluding war years).
Actively supported the religious work for Jehovah.
When young he was interested in athletic sports, although the focus went back to religion.
Appears knowledgeable about general conditions of social issues, referring to class values, women’s health, and the overall changing quality of life.
He learned how to write in shorthand.
This narrative includes the First World War and Second World War, where he aided the war efforts.
This document is handwritten, with 192 pages.
War, Religion, [Modernisation], [Social commentary], [education] |