William Flood was the son of William Flood (1778) and Mary, and was born around 1808 in Hindringham. He married Ann from Hindringham around 1840. In 1841 and 1851 he was farming with his parents and his family in Hindringham. In 1861 and 1871 he was running the farm in Hindringham. He died on 21st August 1873.

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• 1. 1851 Census. Emms Lane, Hindringham, Walsingham. William Flood. Son. Age 42. Born Thurning. Farmer's son. • 2. 1861 Census. 1 Emms Lane, Hindringham. William Flood. Head. Age 52. Farmer of 135 acres, 6 men & 2 boys. Born Thurning. • 3. 1871 Census. Emms Lane, Hindringham. William Flood. Head. Age 62. Farmer 135 acres, 5 Labourers 1 Boy. Born Thurning. • 4. International Genealogical Index. William Flood. Born 1808, Hindringham. Father: William. Mother: Mary. Died 21 Aug 1873.