His parents were publicans (proprietors of pubs) and many of the songs were believed to have been composed with Judge at their home, The Plough Inn (now The Tipperary Inn), in Balsall Common.
Părinții lui erau cârciumari și se crede că multe dintre cântecele lor au fost compuse, împreună cu Judge, în casa lor, „The Plough Inn” (acum „The Tipperary Inn”), din Balsall Common.