(10/03/1868-). He was born in Bunbury. William was the son of Reverend Andrew. He married on 17/04/1901 to Susan Simpson (-08/04/1902). She was baptised on 06/10/1880. Susan was the daughter of George and Catherine. At 16 years old, William was employed by Padbury Loton and Company, then joined the civil service at 18 years. In Perth, he worked as a junior clerk for the Colony Treasurer from 1887 to 1888, according to the Government Gazettes 1886 to 1889. He then moved to the Audit Department and served in Geraldton. After Federation, he became a sub-collector of Customs and then moved in 1909 to Premier. He was a major in the Metropolitan Rifle Volunteers, joining in 1884.