He was born about 1848.
In 1881 he was living at Manningford Bruce, aged 33 and a farm labourer. His wife was Hannah, aged 31 and born at Charlton, Wilts. His children were Jemima, aged 9, born at Manningford Bruce, Frederick aged 2 born at North Newnton, Wilts and Earnne (sic) aged 1 month, born at Manningford Bruce.
William and Hannah's children were: