William was baptised on 1 October 1815 in Gateshead, Durham, England. son of John Hetherington (shipwright) & Sarah[2]
When William was 23 he married Jemima Sheal in July 1839 in Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland. Witnessed by Margaret Sheel (her mark) and Jos Pearson. William shown as Widower.[3][4] The couple had one child: Mary Hetherington.
On 22 August 1839 William (age 23) was living in Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland, England. He was employed as a Joiner. Byker
In the 1841 census William (age 25) was living in Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland, England. Address: Craig's Alley. Occupation: Joiner[5]
On 16 December 1849 William (age 34) was employed as a Boiler builder in Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland, England.
In the 1851 census William (age 35) was living in Moork Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England. Address: . Occupation: Boiler Smith[1]
On 29 May 1855 William (age 39) was employed as a Journeyman Boiler Maker in Hull, Yorkshire, England.
In the 1861 census William (age 45) was living in Hood Retreat, Hull, Yorkshire, England. Age: 45; Relation: Head. Occuaption: Boiler Maker Steam?Ship[6]
In the 1871 census William (age 55) was living in Hull, Yorkshire, England. Cannon Passage. Occupation: Boiler Maker[7]
On 1 December 1873 William (age 58) was employed as a Boiler Maker.
In the 1881 census William (age 65) was living in Sunderland, Durham, England. Address: Bank Street. Occupation: Boiler Maker[8]
In the 1891 census William (age 75) was living in Hull, Yorkshire, England. Address: 95 English Street. Occupation: Boiler Maker.[9]
William died at the age of 79 on 23 April 1895 in Hull, Yorkshire, England. Died at Hull Workhouse, Anlaby Road of Senile Atrophy. Informant J Chance Master of Hull Workhouse Anlaby Road.[10]
↑1841 Census: 1841 Census Returns of England and Wales, original data from The National Archives, reference: Class: HO107; Piece 845; Book: 5; Civil Parish: All Saints; County: Northumberland; Enumeration District: 9; Folio: 7; Page: 7; Line: 4; GSU roll: 438897.
Birth date: abt 1816
, Birth place: Northumberland, England
, Residence date: 1841
, Residence place: All Saints, Northumberland, England Object: @M1084@.
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