Harrold was born 26.10.1877 in Ryde, Isle of Wight. He was married twice. He first lived with his family in Herne Hill, he married his first wife here (Frances Struthers) in 1907. It is noted he worked as a Clerk for London County Council in the 1911 cenus. He married Martha in 1921, in Kent, at the age of 43. He died at 37 Blyburgate, Beccles.