| Born on 29 June 1873 at Leyton Baptised on 26th Oct 1873 at Leyton Died on 27th Sept 1959 at 40, Northwood Ave, Elm Park. Cause of death: myocardial degeneration Married Ellen Moore on 12th June 1898 at St. Saviour's, Walthamstow
1911 Census: 77, Wellstead Road, East Ham 1901 Census: 5, Capworth Road, Leyton, Essex 1891 Census: 2, Goldsmith Road,Leyton, Essex 1881 Census: 2, Grange Road, Leyton, Essex
William was a master plasterer by trade, a tee totaller and a methodist lay preacher, with the children going to chapel 3 times on Sundays. He was also the leader of the East Ham Silver Band and according to family traditional could play every instrument in the band.
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