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The Life of John Metcalf, Commonly Called Blind Jack of Knaresborough (York: E. & R. Peck, 1795)

The Life of John Metcalf, Commonly Called Blind Jack of Knaresborough (York: E. & R. Peck, 1795) · John Metcalf (dictated) · York: E. & R. Peck, 1795; Project Gutenberg ebook #69595

John Metcalf (dictated) · York: E. & R. Peck, 1795; Project Gutenberg ebook #69595

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The Life of John Metcalf, Commonly Called Blind Jack of Knaresborough (York: E. & R. Peck, 1795) pp. 1–2 Primary

The Life of John Metcalf, Commonly Called Blind Jack of Knaresborough (York: E. & R. Peck, 1795) · John Metcalf (dictated) · York: E. & R. Peck, 1795; Project Gutenberg ebook #69595

For “Description (Blindness)” ABT 1723 of John Metcalf

"When four years old, he was put to school by his parents … and continued at school two years: He was then seized with the small-pox, which rendered him totally blind." … "at the age of thirteen had John taught music, at which he proved very expert."
The Life of John Metcalf, Commonly Called Blind Jack of Knaresborough (York: E. & R. Peck, 1795) pp. 15, 31 Primary

The Life of John Metcalf, Commonly Called Blind Jack of Knaresborough (York: E. & R. Peck, 1795) · John Metcalf (dictated) · York: E. & R. Peck, 1795; Project Gutenberg ebook #69595

For “Occupation (Fiddler)” 1732 of John Metcalf

"In the year 1732 Metcalf was invited to Harrogate, to succeed, as [fiddler]" … "At the Royal Oak (now the Granby) in particular, scenes of mirth were often going forward; and at these he greatly attracted the notice of one of the landlord's daughters."
The Life of John Metcalf, Commonly Called Blind Jack of Knaresborough (York: E. & R. Peck, 1795) pp. 70–71 Primary

The Life of John Metcalf, Commonly Called Blind Jack of Knaresborough (York: E. & R. Peck, 1795) · John Metcalf (dictated) · York: E. & R. Peck, 1795; Project Gutenberg ebook #69595

For “Residence” 1739 of John Metcalf

"Metcalf not being able, at once, to procure a Palace for his Queen, took a small house at Knaresborough." … "he purchased an old house, intending to build on its scite the next summer. Assisted by another stout man, he began to get stones up from the river."
The Life of John Metcalf, Commonly Called Blind Jack of Knaresborough (York: E. & R. Peck, 1795) pp. 78–111 Primary

The Life of John Metcalf, Commonly Called Blind Jack of Knaresborough (York: E. & R. Peck, 1795) · John Metcalf (dictated) · York: E. & R. Peck, 1795; Project Gutenberg ebook #69595

For “Military service” 1745 of John Metcalf

Memoir pp. 78–111: Captain Thornton's volunteers, Falkirk and Culloden; "Captain Thornton returned home also, accompanied by Metcalf … He had the happiness to find his faithful partner and children in good health." Baring-Gould/DNB summarise the same.
The Life of John Metcalf, Commonly Called Blind Jack of Knaresborough (York: E. & R. Peck, 1795) pp. 148–149 Primary

The Life of John Metcalf, Commonly Called Blind Jack of Knaresborough (York: E. & R. Peck, 1795) · John Metcalf (dictated) · York: E. & R. Peck, 1795; Project Gutenberg ebook #69595

For “Occupation (Cotton spinner)” ABT 1781 of John Metcalf

"Metcalf had a daughter married in Cheshire, to a person in the stocking business. The manufacturers in this line, in the neighbourhood of Stockport, talked of getting loads of money … he accordingly got six jennies and a carding engine made … his son-in-law was to employ his jennies until he came back."
The Life of John Metcalf, Commonly Called Blind Jack of Knaresborough (York: E. & R. Peck, 1795) p. 151 Primary

The Life of John Metcalf, Commonly Called Blind Jack of Knaresborough (York: E. & R. Peck, 1795) · John Metcalf (dictated) · York: E. & R. Peck, 1795; Project Gutenberg ebook #69595

For “Retired” 1792 of John Metcalf

"In the year 1792 he returned into Yorkshire … From that period he has settled on a small holding at Spofforth, near Wetherby; and his house is kept by a daughter and son-in-law." (written 1795)