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William Morris

William was born in 1845 in Bolton.¹ William's father was James Morris and his mother was Elizabeth (Betsy) Smith. He had a brother and three sisters, named Thomas, Alice, Ellen and Sarah. He was the second oldest of the five children.

General Notes
- In 1867, William Morris was witness to his sister Ellen's marriage to Samuel Mather (at Astley Bridge Baptist Chapel)
  
  William had left home by 1871

Occupation Details
- From 1871 William's occupation was Cotton Weaver in manufacturing.
  - Occupation Notes
    - 1871 census

Occupancy & Contact Details
- William lived at 31 Mile Street from 1861.¹
  - Occupancy/Contact Notes
    - Home of James and Elizabeth Morris and family in 1861.
      Ellen Morris married Samuel Mather in 1867

Social & Emotional Relationships
- William was a representative of Ellen Morris.
  - Relationship Notes
    - In 1867, William Morris was witness to his sister Ellen's marriage to Samuel Mather (at Astley Bridge Baptist Chapel)

Ancestor Pedigree Chart
- James Morris
  - b.1822 in Stockport d.>Dec 1884 in Bolton
  
  William Morris
  - b.1845 in Bolton
  
  Elizabeth (Betsy) Smith
  - b.1822 in Bolton

¹ 1861 UK Census