Born in Preston, Walton le Dale.1,2

Christened in Preston, Walton le Dale, St Leonards.3

Father - William Eccles
Mother - Jane
Father's occupation - Manufacturer
Parent's abode - Poplars

Recorded in census in Preston, Walton le Dale (Eccles or Withy Trees Factory, Withy Grove).4

Recorded in census in Preston, Walton le Dale (Withy Grove).1

Withy Trees Mill.5

Destroyed by fire during night. Loss estimated between £14,000 & £15,000 covered by insurance. No loss of life.

Research Note :-
Some newspaper reports give give name of owners as "R. Eccles and Co". Others give the owners as "Eccles and Co".

Occupation Master Cotton Spinner.6

Recorded in census in Preston, Walton le Dale (Withy Grove).6

Executor.7

Of the will of Edward Eccles
Annotated as "of Withy-grove, cotton spinner, the brother"
Joint executor with John Eccles

Occupation Cotton Spinner.8

Recorded in census in Preston, Walton le Dale (Withy Grove).8

Witness at wedding in Scarborough, St Martin Parish Church.9

Of Victoria Mary Luis Kay née Fernandes & John  Eccles

Registered death in Preston, Walton le Dale.10

Of William Eccles

Executor.11

Of the estate of William Eccles
Joint Executor with John Eccles

Occupation Cotton Manufacturer.12

Recorded in census in Preston, Walton le Dale (Withy Grove).12

Administrator.13

Of the estate of Jane Eccles
Joint administrator with John Eccles

Directories.15

Cotton Spinners & Manufacturers' Directory, 1891 (Lancashire)
Bamber Bridge - Cotton Spinners and Manufacturers
        William Eccles & Sons
        Withy Trees Mill
        Bamber Bridge
29,650 spindles, 30" twist, 30"/36" weft; 476 looms, shirtings.

Occupation Cotton Spinner & Manufacturer.14

Recorded in census in Preston, Walton le Dale (Withy Grove, Back Lane, Bamber Bridge).14

Housekeeper - Mary Ann Cazaby
Staff x 3

Died in Preston, Walton le Dale (Withy Grove).16,2,17,18,19

Typhilitis and Peritonitis - 4 days
From Death Certificate :-
1) Occupation - Cotton Spinner (Master)
2) Description & residence of informant - John Eccles, brother, Farington House, Farington
3) Date registered - 16 May 1892

From the Times :-
On the 15th May, WILLIAM ECCLES, of Withy Grove, Bamber Bridge, aged 62 years.

Buried in Bamber Bridge, St Saviour.20,18,21

1) Buried by - James Taylor
2) Abode - Withy Grove, Bamber Bridge

From the family gravestone :-
Also William Eccles who died 15th May 1892 aged 62 years

From the Preston Guardian :-
"William Eccles, died 15 May, 1892, aged 62 years." There were eight bearers, employés of the deceased, who walked alongside the hearse. First came the private carriage of Dr. C. J. Trimble, containing Dr. Trimble and the Rev. J. Taylor. Next came the hearse, four bearers walking on each side. This was followed by the private carriage of the deceased, empty and with the blinds drawn. The second carriage contained Mr. and Mrs. John Eccles, Farington House, and Master Eccles. The third, Master Earnest Eccles, Miss Eccles, and Miss Cazaby, and the fourth, Mr. Fernandez and Mr. Wilson. Then followed a number of private carriages, including those of Mr. H. Dewhurst, Mr. Mitchell Eccles, and Mr. Calvert. The first portion of the funeral service was conducted in the church by the Rev, J. Taylor, vicar of St Saviour's, assisted by the Rev, W. B. Jacques of Whittle-le-Woods. The service was concluded at the graveside, and amongst those present were Messrs. H. Dewhurst, R. Calvert, W. McMinnies, Henry Ingham, John Ingham, W. Orr, and Mitchell Eccles. Beautiful wreaths were forwarded by the following :- Brother and sister, John and Mary Farington House; niece and nephews, Connie, Johnny, and Ernie, Farington House; Mr. and Mrs. J. Stanning, Dr. and Mrs. Trimble, Miss M. A. Cazeby; the committee and members of the Bamber Bridge Conservative Club, and the workpeople of the Withy Trees Mill. - The undertakers were Messrs. William Gray and Co., Preston, and the arrangements were most satisfactorily carried out.

Probate in Lancaster.19

"Of Withy-grove, cotton spinner"
Effects £52,623. 4s. 3d.
Resworn September 1892 - £52,890. 19s.
Letters of Administration to John Eccles

Resident in Preston, Walton le Dale (Withy Grove).10

Information from :-
1875 - Death Certificate of William Eccles