Ernest Breed was born on 22nd March 1878 in Luton. He was 1 of 8 children born to William & Mary Ann.
In 1901 Ernest is 23 years old & living with his family at 13 Edward Street. He is working as a straw hat bleacher's labourer alongside his 51 year old father William. His mother Mary 51 is working as a straw hat sewer at home whilst looking after 14 year old sister Eunice & 12 year old brother Sidney.
