Shirley Village Archive

Sefton, William James

6 January 1876 – 11 May 1944

Son of John and Selina, he had three siblings: Sarah (b. 1867), John (b. 1872) and Seline (b. 1874).

He married Annie Alice Sefton and had a son, Arthur James, in 1909.

He was awarded the South Africa Medal & Clasps, British War Medal and the Victory Medal.

In 1911 he was a night watchman in Hollington. He died in Ashbourne.

Researched by Malcolm Phillips. Ref: MP WW1 PIS 9