Background
In November 1882, Francis arrived in China. Most of his life he lived and worked in Shanghai.
In November 1882, Francis arrived in China. Most of his life he lived and worked in Shanghai.
He worked at Parks Committee as a Municipal Council. Also, Francis took up a post of a Chairman at Shanghai Gas Co., Ltd. Moreover, he worked as a Chairman at Shanghai Horse Bazaar and Motor Co., Ltd. Ayscouth was a director of various mercantile companies.
On the twenty-third of December, 1899 Francis and Florence got married.