(16/12/1856).
William's parents were William Cunningham and Bridget (maiden name O'Shanahan). William was married on 10/03/1924 to Uranie Murnane (1864-18/12/1951). Uranie was born in Victoria and died in Dardanup. She was the daughter of Valmont Melotte and the widow of Jeremiah Murnane. Uranie arrived in 1898 with her husband and 3 Children. William inherited his father's estates at Bunbury and worked as a farmer and grazier at "Minninup". He was a member of the Bunbury Road Board for five years.