In 1865 he married Eliza Lakin (1837 - 1900), becoming a part-time farmer and raising four children at Walnut farm in Barrow upon Trent.
Tahun 1865 ia menikahi Eliza Lakin (1837 - 1900), menjadi petani paruh waktu dan membesarkan empat orang anak kebun Walnut di Barrow upon Trent.