Frederick George Oldfield was born in Norwich in 1876. He was the son of William Oldfield and Salome Elizabeth Emily Broughton. In 1891 he was living at 27 Simpson Street, Battersea, and working as a laundry boy. He may have married in 1904.

Sources
• 1. Birth Registers. Frederick George Oldfield. Sep. 1876. 4b. 102. Norwich. • 2. Marriage Registers. Oldfield, Frederick George. Mar. 1904. 1b. 828. Holborn. • 3. 1891 Census. 27 Simpson Street, Battersea. Fridis [sic] Oldfield. Son. Age 14. Laundry Boy. Born Norwich.