Background
He was born on 8 March 1831 at Cleeve Prior, Worcestershire.
He was born on 8 March 1831 at Cleeve Prior, Worcestershire.
He was educated at King Edward VI School and was appointed organist of Edgbaston Parish Church age 15. He graduated Bachelor of Arts (fourth wrangler) 1853. Master of Arts, 1856.
Revd. He received music lessons from age 4 in organ under G. Hollins and piano from West.H. Sharman. He went up to Cambridge University in 1849. He was Fellow, and Sadlerian Lecturer, Saint John"s College, Cambridge and President of the University Musical Society He was appointed vicar of Marton-cum-Grafton, Yorkshire in 1863.
Organist of Street Bartholomew"s Church, Edgbaston Birmingham 1846 - 1847 Vicar of Marton-cum-Grafton 1863 - 1899.