William Ashton was born around 1843 in Warrington, Lancashire.

William married Hannah Critchley in 1878 in Warrington, Lancashire.

He had the following children from his marriage to Hannah Critchley:

- Henry Ashton	born around 1880 in Great Crosby, Lancashire.
- Ellen Ashton	born around 1882 in Great Crosby, Lancashire.
- James C Ashton	born around 1884 in Great Crosby, Lancashire.
- Maude Ashton	born around 1885 in Great Crosby, Lancashire.
- Mary Ashton	born around 1887 in Great Crosby, Lancashire.
- William Ashton	born around 1889 in Great Crosby, Lancashire.

William was a Railway Clerk.

Details of William's death are not known.

Census Data:

Year	Address
1891	26, Albert Road, Great Crosby,Lancashire.
1901	31 Albert Road, Waterloo,Lancashire.