John Smith | |||||||
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Biography of John Smith |
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 HERITAGE NO : John Henry Smith LOANEE FROM WIDNES EXCELSIOR Joseph was borrowed from the Saints’ opponents for one game on the 28th of January, 1882. The Saints arrived in Widnes and were two men down. A couple of volunteers from the Widnes Excelsior Club, Smith and Pountain, were drafted into the Saints’ line up. John Henry Smith played on the wing for St. Helens Rangers that day and helped the Saints gain a victory. John Henry Smith was born in Widnes in 1864. His father, also named John, was a coachman. At the time of the match John was living with his parents at 41 Widnes Road, Widnes. He married twice, his first wife was Ann Kelsall who he wed in Warrington July 1886. After the death of Ann, John married Margaret Bach in 1909. John was father to four children. John Henry worked as a commercial clerk in a chemical works in Widnes. |
| Date | Match | Pos | Opponents | Comp | Venue | FT | FTO | T | G | DG | ||
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| 28th Jan 1882 | 1 | N/K |
5 | Widnes Excelsior* | FR | A | VIEW |
| *Unofficial Match. **Non Playing Sub. |
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