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.