William Tootell was listed as a Clock Maker at the wedding of his son James Tootell to Hannah Grimes in 1853, James being a resident of Little Bolton. The listing may be inaccurate in transcribing the Lancashire Online Parish Clerk Records.
LanOPC Records for William Tootell
There is a William Tootell lived at Sweet Green, he was an Iron Turner Fitter and Filer, and maybe undertook clockmaking as a side line.
There is also a William Tootell who was a ‘colour mixer’ in the textile industry, either could be the person we refer to.
This entry remains under research to clarify the issues.
William Tootell was buried on 14th May 1863 at Tonge Cemetery, Bolton.