He was educated at St. John's College, Huntpierpoint and entered the Royal Infirmary School of Medicine, Liverpool, and at the age of 15 passed the primary examination of the Royal College of Surgeons.
He was educated at a private school and at St. John's College, Huntpierpoint. In 1869 he entered the Royal Infirmary School of Medicine, Liverpool, and at the age of 15 passed the primary examination of the Royal College of Surgeons.