Reported death of his father and mother Born between 6 Apr-1842 and 3-Apr-1843 according to 1881 & 91 censuses, however age 84 at death suggests between 14-Mar-1841 and 13-mar-1842 1861 census aged 19 suggests between 8-Apr-1841 and 8-Apr-1842.
Died at 51 Seedhill Rd, Paisley. Death reported by son Alex.
General Notes
Witness at sister Euphemia's wedding
A heavy drinker. Like to go to the Ayr races - the story was that you never knew if he would come home with even his shirt (as told by Archibald to his daughters).
Occupation Details
From 1861 William's occupation was Iron turner in manufacturing.1
Occupation Notes
Journeyman Iron turner
From 1881 his occupation was iron turner engineer works in manufacturing.4
From 1911 his occupation was iron turner in manufacturing.5
Occupation Notes
working in a cotton mill
Whereabouts
William lived in Port Glasgow for four years from 1869 to before 1873.6
He lived in Paisley for 84 years from 1842 to 1926.4
Occupancy/Contact Notes
1875,76: 3 Love St, Paisley 1881, 1884 (mother's death) and 1891 census: 30 Glen St, Paisley. 3 rooms with windows 1901, 1911 25 Seedhill Rd 1926: 51 Seedhill Rd. Valuation Rolls TOWERS WILLIAM Tenant Occupier HOUSE 51 SEEDHILL ROAD PAISLEY 1925 VR006600112