Bard of Hyde,
Poet of the People,
Factory Bard,
J. C. P.Born in Wigan. Published in magazines and local newspapers. Worked as reed maker, yarn warehouseman (1841-42), shop keeper. Editor of Ancient Shepherds’ Quarterly Magazine (1845-1851). Critic of Chartism. Died destitute. Biographical information: DJO, ODNB. (AC)