William Howland was born around 1848 in Brandsby, Yorkshire.

William married Sarah Ann ??????

Details of William's marriage are not known.

He had the following children from his marriage to Sarah Ann ??????:

- Edith Ethel Howland

born around 1880 in Summerbridge, Yorkshire.

William was a Police Constable and later Blacksmith.

Details of William's death are not known.