William Waite was the son of William Waite (1800) and Susannah Carter. He was christened on 18 Aug 1831 in Manchester Cathedral. In 1841 he was living in Whittle Street, Manchester, in the household of Thomas Carter, a linen and woolen draper - and probably the brother of Susannah Carter.

Sources
• 1. International Genealogical Index. William Waite. Christened 18 Aug 1831, Manchester Cathedral. Father: William. Mother: Susannah Carter. • 2. 1841 Census. Whittle Street, Manchester. William Waite. Age 10. Born Lancashire.