William Darbyshire was born in Hindley Green in 1873 and was a butcher. He married Mary Ann Mangnall in 1909 and, in 1911, was living at 12 Kirkhall Lane, Leigh.

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• 1911 Census. 12 Kirkhall Lane, Leigh. William Darbyshire. Son in law. Age 28. Butcher. Born Hindley Green.