William Lavender was the son of James Lavender and Elizabeth Lorimer.

William was born around 1781.

He was christened on Sunday 18 February 1781 at Hartlebury, Worcestershire.

William married Susanna Nickless on Tuesday 10 August 1802 in Madeley, Shropshire.

He had the following children from his marriage to Susanna Nickless:

- John Lavender	born around 1802 in Madeley, Shropshire.
- Sarah Lavender	born around 1805.
- Mary Lavender	born around 1807.
- Jane Lavender	born around 1809.
- Anne Lavender	born around 1812.
- William Lavender	born around 1814 at Oakengates, Shropshire.
- Suzanna Lavender	born around 1816.
- Richard Lavender	born around 1819.
- Eliza Lavender	born around 1822.

Details of William's occupation are not known.

Details of William's death are not known.