William was born on January 14th, 1917 in Middlewhich.1
Birth Notes
SUMNER or SOMNER ?
SUMNER, WILLIAM BRERETON BRERETON GRO Reference: 1917 M Quarter in NORTHWICH Volume 08A Page 399
William's father was William Sumner and his mother was Helen Brereton. His maternal grandparents were Samuel Brereton and Ellen Bebbington. He had two brothers and a sister, named Jack, Alfred and Alice. He had an adopted brother named John. He died at the age of 83 on August 30th, 2000 in Crewe. He was buried on September 6th, 2000.2
Death Notes
Name: William Brereton Sumner Death Age: 83 Birth Date: 14 Jan 1917 Registration Date: Sep 2000 Registration District: South Cheshire Inferred County: Cheshire Register Number: C3B District and Subdistrict: 3411C Entry Number: 142
General Notes
In 1955, William married Very McFall (1922-1993). They had 4 children.
Occupation Details
From 1939 William's occupation was Cowman in Northwich.3