John Spring
1802 - 1837
1802 - 1837
John Spring was born in Ireland and, coming over to England at an early age, eventually rode 240 winners.
John Spring was born in Ireland and, coming over to England at an early age, eventually rode 240 winners.
His biggest win came in 1836 when he won the Chester Cup on Tanworth.
His biggest win came in 1836 when he won the Chester Cup on Tanworth.
John was seriously injured in 1836 while driving back to his home in Cannock from Rugeley Races. He died from his injuries a year later on Saturday, April 15, 1837. He was 35.
John was seriously injured in 1836 while driving back to his home in Cannock from Rugeley Races. He died from his injuries a year later on Saturday, April 15, 1837. He was 35.
He was buried in St Luke's in Cannock.
He was buried in St Luke's in Cannock.
John had married on August 15, 1831.
John had married on August 15, 1831.
Article courtesy Chas Hammond
Article courtesy Chas Hammond