William Smith

William was born in 1783 in Adlington and his baptism took place on December 21st, 1783 in Rivington.¹ 

• Birth Notes

  Name:    William Smith
  Gender:    Male
  Birth Place:    Adlington
  Baptism Date:    21 Dec 1783
  Baptism Place:    Rivington, Lancashire, England
  Father:    Will'M. Smith
  FHL Film Number:    1545460
  
  William son of William Smith of Adlington

William's father was William Smith and his mother was Betty Mather.  His maternal grandparents were Ralph Mather and Ann Anderton. He had two brothers and two sisters, named Nathan, George, Alice and Peggy.  He was the second oldest of the five children.