Was Prominent member of the Cecil County community of Maryland during the early 1700's farming large parcels of land and engaged in the tobacco trade. He was a staunch member of the "Established Church" as was his father, Both of them being Vestrymen and leaders in the parish. Childrens birthdates listed in the records of Saint Stephens Church in Cecil County were Richard, 12/05/1693, Elizabeth 07/03/1696, Mary 01/1698, Twins William And Alexander , 06/29/1704, Thomas 01/15/1706, James 09/04/1712, Samuel 01/07/1714.
William married Thomasin Nash, daughter of Richard Nash And Anne Wheeler, and they had six sons and two daughters.