Born ca. 1876 in [Broadkiln Hundred], Sussex Co., Delaware

William's age in the census records: in 1880, age 4.
In 1870 William resided in the household of Mrs. Mary (-----) Mosley. He was reported to be her grandson.

1880 - U.S. Census, Delaware, Sussex Co., Broadkiln Hundred, E.D. 46, Page No. 29 [=440A], [259]-259, 17 Jun 1880