Constituency : Birmingham North 1885-99
William took the new seat of Birmingham North.
William was the son of an iron founder and hardware manufacturer from West Bromwich. He was also Joseph Chamberlain's brother-in-law twice over, each marrying the other's sister.. He joined the council in 1870 and was Mayor from 1877 to 1878. He was chairman of the Museum and School of Arts Committee and was visited by William Morris in 1880.He was involved in the Arts and Crafts movement. He was a benevolent employer.He was a Unitarian.
William naturally joined the Liberal Unionists.
In 1888 William pressed for county councils to have control over police numbers in their area.
William stood down in 1899.
He died in 1919 aged 88.
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