Twigg, William

1821 –

Farmer of 32 acres (rising to 50 in 1871) and victualler at the Saracen's Head between 1863 and 1882[1]. Married Charlotte Kniveton in Longford, 1852.

In 1867 he had an accident with a shotgun which badly damaged his hand.

1879 saw a stack fire that was suspected of being arson.

By 1911 he was living in Alrewas. Born in Longford.

[1] "Advertisements & Notices." Derby Mercury 18 Oct. 1882. 19th Century British Newspapers. Web. 12 May 2016. URL http://tinyurl.galegroup.com/tinyurl/3NoDF4 Gale Document Number: GALE|BA3202784888