| Born | 9 OCT 1848 — Madison, Morris County, New Jersey, USA. |
| Died | 9 OCT 1927 — Toronto |
| Buried | Greenwood cemetery, Orangeville |
| Occupation | Barn Framer by trade, worked for CPR |
| Resided | 499 Concord Ave, Toronto |
Recorded events
| Ethnicity/Relig.: Presbyterian, Conservative politics |
From Carl's research notes
William came to Canada at 9 years of age, settling in Amaranth Twp. He farmed and became a building contractor, and worked for the CPR in the bridge and building department. Many of the fine old barns in Amaranth were constructed by him. For several years he was a Councillor and Reeve of Amaranth Twp. and Warden of Dufferin County. He was a member of the Orange Lodge, having joined at Laurel, and his funeral was under the Orange Auspices. He retired to 499 Concord Ave. Toronto and was a member of Centennial United Church, Dovercourt Rd. Toronto.