b. 1 January 1845. d. 7 May 1881. Nationality: English.
Poet and essayist. Alternative signature: “J. M. Hawcroft.” Pseudonym: “J. M. H.”
Also known as “Dalton Mowbray.” Born in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Apprenticed in
several warehouses in Manchester. In 1875 he became employed at the publishing house
Abel Heywood and Son. Staff member at the *Sphinx* and the *Shadow*. Contributed to
*Cassell’s Magazine*, *Shilling Magazine*, the *St. James Magazine*, and the *Social
Reformer*, among many other periodicals. Travelled around England and France. Founder
of the Manchester Crichton Club. Biographical information: *Curran Index*; William
E. A. Axon, *Cheshire Gleanings*, Tubbs, Brook, and Chrystal, 1884, pp. 197-209. (AC,
CC)