This post continues the series on Hiley/Highley graves at Christ Church, Todmorden.
William Highley was born in 1846 in Northowram, Halifax. His parents were John, a Cordwainer, and Mary (nee Eastwood). William was the youngest of 8 children. His brother John (Jack) Highley was the subject of a post on 7th December 2021.
Jack and William moved to Todmorden and followed in their father's footsteps by working as Boot, Shoe and Clog Makers.
William married Betsy North in 1869 and the couple had 6 children - Arthur, Fred, Thomas Edward and Mary Emily, Hannah Maria and Sarah.
The 1881 Census described William as a Master Clogger.
In loving memory of William Highley, Garden Street Todmorden, born July 23rd 1846 died August 27th 1888. “Thy Will Be Done.” Also of Betsy, his wife born August 30th 1846, died March 25th 1911.
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