John Sheldon 1887

[Al in Vane]

Hi, I am looking for the birth of a John 'Sandy' Sheldon, Manchester United and Liverpool footballer. His birth place has always been given as Clay Cross but I am looking for the date. One source says April Quarter 1887 and another simply 1888, could anyone help please?

[Al in Vane]

Have now been told the birthdate was 11th February 1888, can anyone supply further details? Parents?

[heywood]

Hello,
googling for him does say 1887 and the one indicated by this and birthplace is:

1891  RG12; Piece: 2757; Folio 115; Page 29

Froggatts Row (possibly) Market Street Clay Cross

John Sheldon 42 yrs  coal miner
Sarah 40 yrs
george  20 yrs coal miner
Sidney 19 yrs coal miner
John W 4 yrs
Florance 2 yrs
all born Clay Cross

There is another John Sheldon born 1888 at Tideswell.

[heywood]

I can't find the family in 1901 sorry.

[Al in Vane]

Heywood, many thanks for that, much appreciated. I am sure that is the right family, will check it out but I am sure in 1901 they will be in Nuneaton/Bedworth area of Warwickshire following jobs in the coal industry. If not I will come back for the Tideswell details.
Al