Born: April 19, 1860, Llys Brân, Maenclochog, Pembrokeshire, Wales.
Died: October 22, 1937, Swansea, Glamorganshire, Wales.
Buried: Morriston Cemetery and Crematorium, Morriston, Swansea, Wales.

William was the husband of Hannah John.
A school teacher, he moved to Morriston, Swansea, Wales, in 1881, where he was precentor at Bethania Calvinistic Methodist chapel, and (1892–1919) precentor of the Tabernacle Independent (Congregationalist) chapel.
He also conducted the Morriston United Choral Society.