William Morris was a watchmaker born in Bolton in 1827, and he operated from 11 Manor St in Little Bolton.
He was listed in the Post office Directory still at 11 Manor Street in Little Bolton during 1876. his hole address then was 38 back Prospect Street.
Following his marriage to Mary Howarth a Shop Keeper and Widow, in 1878, he was shown as living, at 84 Bridgman Street in Bolton during 1881.
In 1891 he was still listed as trading at 11 Manor Street, Little Bolton.
William Morris of Bolton Victory English Lever Open Faced Silver Pocket Watch. Hallmark Chester 1891. Maker CH. Signed to movement William Morris Bolton No. 15547. Marked Victory to movement.