William was born on 22 Aug 1882 (1) in Norwood, Australia. He married Rosalind Giles on 15 Nov 1913 (2) in the Holy Trinity Church in Adelaide.

Rosalind Rebecca Giles was born 14 June 1884 (3) in Stanley Flat, near Clare, Australia. Her parents are William Arthur Giles and Alice Coles.

William and Rosalind had four children.