Known as Will, he and his wife grew up fairly close to each other.  He was born on his parents' farm E1/2 Lot 11. Con. 14 East Garafraxa and lived there until his marriage.  She lived with her father and stepmother on Lot 16, Con. 13, but moved to the Grand Valley area prior to her marriage.  In 1884 his father James purchased 100 acres, E1/2 Lot 11 Con. 13, and sold it to Will in 1909.  Three years later it was sold to James N. Taylor and about that time Will and his wife moved west to Minburn, Alberta where their daughter Anie, their only child was born in 1914, and where they farmed until 1921 when they came east and retired in Grand Valley.  Will died at age 57 after a sudden heart attack, predeceasing both his parents.  He was a highly respected man and his funeral at the Latter Day Saint's Church in Grand Valley was largely attended.  A number of friends and relatives came some distances to pay their respects.
