A Travelling Cutlery Merchant of this name was staying at a hotel located at 17 Eyre Street, Sheffield when the 1939 pre-WW II survey was undertaken; his date of birth was recorded as 9th March 1863. Local directories during the 1920/30/40s include William trading as a Cutlery Merchant at 20 Bank Street throughout this period. No further records of William's life before or after the survey date were found.If you have any further details please share them with us via enquiries@hawleytoolcollection.com ....