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William Sykes

William was born about 1797 and his baptism took place in Almondbury.¹ William is no longer alive.

General Notes
- WILLIAM or BILLY ? - They is likely two people (as only James referes to his father as Billy, so he may not be a son). Billy Sykes married Sarah Dobson in 1820.
  
  William was a Clothier. He lived at Lower Houses in 1818 and 1825 and Almondbury Bank in 1822 when James was born. Probably the same place (near Longly) as only 600m appart.
  
  William may have been known as Billy. When James Sykes married Elizabeth Sykes in 1844 and later Lizzy Shaw in 1859, he called his father Billy. However, there was a Billy and Satah Sykes family in Amondbury in 1841, but not sure if this is the same family.

Occupation Details
- From 1818 to after 1822 William's occupation was Clothier in Almondbury.
  - Occupation Notes
    - William was a Clothier. He lived at Lower Houses in 1818 and Almondbury Bank in 1822
  From 1839 his occupation was Grocer in Almondbury.
  - Occupation Notes
    - A grocer when son Law married

Personal Timeline

Click here for details of William's family with Sarah Liversidge

¹ West Yorkshire BMB 1512-1812