William Henry Williams was born in 1891 the eldest child of John and Anne Williams (nee Vaughan) of Spon Green, Buckley.  In 1901 the family was living at Spon Green. Head of the household was  John Williams 30, a boilermaker. His wife  Anne was 31. Their listed children were  William H 10, Mary 4 and James 4, all born in Buckley. John Williams died in 1909.

In 1911, William Henry was  20, a coal miner who was living at Newton in Makerfield, a boarder with Samuel Edwards born Buckley.

William Henry is remembered with his father on a grave at Bistre Church.

In loving memory John Williams of Spon Green who died May 19 1909 aged 38 years

“With Christ which is far better”

Also William Henry son of the above who died May 24 1915 aged 24 years

“Thy will be done”

No medal card or service record has been found for William Henry suggesting that he did not serve overseas, but he was buried with military honours.