Frederick Hall born in Handley Staffordhire and listed there until 1891, his son John was born in Walkden in 1892. Frederick is listed as a Watchmaker of 6 Bolton Road, Walkden, Farnworth in Slaters Directory of 1895.
Slater’s Directory 1895
He was still listed there, in the 1901 Census as a Watch repairer and Shop Keeper.
In April 1914 he advertised in the book accompanying St. Stephens Church, Kearsley Moor fro their Grand Bazaar.
The 1914 Advertisement
Picture from Colin Stones
As a driver for the Royal Field Artillery he was sadly killed in action on 17th April 1918 in the area of Hazebrouck. He is buried in Le Grand Hasard Military Cemetery, Morbecque, France. Plot 4. Row B. Grave 12.