William Holding was born in Aspull in 1891 and was the son of Richard Holding (1859) and Ann Heyes. In 1891 he was living at 10 Higher Gullet, Aspull. In 1901 he was living at 2 Brook Street, Aspull.

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• 1. 1891 Census. 10 Higher Gullet, Aspull. William Holding. Son. Age 1. Born Aspull. • 2. 1901 Census. 2 Brook Street, Aspull. William Holding. Son. Age 11. Born Aspull. 3. 1911 Census. 111 Clock Face Rd, St. Helens. William Holding. Son. Coal Miner Hewer Drawer. Born Aspull.