(born 1771 - died 1825)
Local connection
Lived locally and signed the Lee Petition.
Biography
William was baptised 16 Feb 1771 East Hendred, Berkshire.
He was a builder who built lower cottage in 1813, churchwarden (1821-1823), Overseer 1837 and other parish offices.
He signed the Lee Petition of 1814 against the slave trade.
He died on 1 December 1825 aged 54 and was buried 9 Dec 1825 leaving a wife and large young family.