Joseph Holding was born in 1892 in Aspull and was the son of Richard Holding (1859) and Ann Heyes. In 1901 he was living at 2 Brook Street, Aspull. . In 1911 he was living at 111 Clock Face Road, St. Helens, and working as a coal miner.

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• 1. 1901 Census. 2 Brook St, Aspull. Joseph Holding. Son. Age 9. Born Aspull. • 2. 1911 Census. 111 Clock Face Rd, St. Helens. Joseph Holding. Son. Age 19. Coal Miner Hewer Drawer.