b. 4 January 1801. d. 22 September 1874. Nationality: English. VIAF.
Poet and engraver. Born in Manchester. Married Ann Glover on 8 January 1827. Privately
schooled. Employed as a clerk in a dye-works company from age fifteen, and then owned
an engraving business and also worked as an engraver. Closely connected with many
leading literary figures. Author of many poetry volumes including *The Mind* (1832),
*English Melodies* (1853), *Songs and Ballads* (1867). Biographical information: *ODNB*.
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