In 1860 cotton Spinner, William Lee (1824-1899)and his wife Maria Sharrock, had a son William Lee (1860-1942) he was a member of the Lee Family of Watch and Clock makers in the town.
William is recorded as a watch and clock maker, in March 1890 he conducted repairs and improvements to the Emanuel Church Cannon Street, where he was based at number 1.
Cannon Street
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In 1900 William also repaired the clock at Deane Parish Church, a plate affixed states….
This Clock was re-arranged and restored by William Lee of Bolton in the year 1900AD being the 62nd year of Her Majesty Queen Victoria’s Reign.
In later years his business expanded into Number 3 Cannon St as well.
Advertisement for William Lee dated 1914.
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A 12″ Dial clock by William Lee of Cannon Street Bolton.
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In 1880 William had a son, Thomas Henry Lee (1901-1939), who followed him into the trade and became a watchmaker in his own right.
William had further sons that embarked into the world of watch and Clock making.
In 1883 William Lee (1860-1942) had a son Ernest Lee (1883-1960) an apprentice watch maker.
In 1897 William Lee (1860-1942) had a son Albert Lee (1897) an apprentice watch maker.
In 1892 William Lee (1860-1942) had a son William Lee (1892-1974) also an apprentice watch maker.
By 1911 William Lee (1860-1942) was running his own Jewellers Shop.