Researching William Sawyer
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 5523 people with the Sawyer surname? In that year Sawyer was ranked number 772 for popularity in the UK. |
The name William means "resolute guardian" and is of German origin.
Records of William Sawyer on Ancestry
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for William Sawyer and the Sawyer Family Tree
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| Did you know that there are currently 7383 people with the Sawyer surname in the UK? Sawyer is now ranked number 799 for popularity in the UK. |
Sawyer Family History Databases
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| Did you know that there are currently 69880 people with the Sawyer surname in the USA? Sawyer is ranked number 134 for popularity in the USA. |
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Some Famous People called William Sawyer
William James Sawyer
William James Sawyer (1870–1940) was born in Liverpool. Better known simply as "WJ" or Bill to friends. He was an accountant who rose to be Secretary of the Leeds-Liverpool Canal Company.He played a prominent role in footballing circles on Merseyside over a 30-year period.He was instrumental in the formation of South Liverpool F.C., which in 1914 played the likes of Tranmere Rovers F.C., Chester City F.C., Accrington Stanley and others. He was Hon. Secretary/Manager of Everton F.C. in 1918-19 (until stepping down due to work commitments) - steering the club through tricky times as World War I ended.He remained on the Everton Board for a decade and chaired the Financial Committee. In 1925 he was involved in bringing Willian "Dixie" Dean to the club.Mr Sawyer also assisted in the formation of Wigan Borough FC (forerunner of Wigan Athletic).In 1933, he became Secretary-Manager at New Brighton A.F.C., who were South Liverpool FC, who relocated to New Brighton, guiding them to relative success over a 7-year period.
Known to be a "bon-viveur", he had twin sons in 1895 Daniel and William Herbert. William Herbert later served as President of the Everton Shareholders Federation.
WJ died on 27 June 1940 and is buried in Anfield Cemetery.
Source: William James Sawyer, Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaWilliam Sawyer (politician)
William Sawyer (November 25, 1815 – January 11, 1904) was a lumber merchant and political figure in Quebec. He represented Compton in the Legislative Assembly of Quebec from 1871 to 1886 as a Conservative.
He was born in Sawyerville, Quebec, the son of John Sawyer. His grandfather, Josiah Sawyer, after whom Sawyerville was named, was originally from Massachusetts and received a large land grant in Eaton Township. Sawyer owned sawmills and grist mills. He was a member of the council for Eaton Township from 1855 to 1872, serving as mayor, and was warden for Compton County. In 1839, he married Julia Smith. He died at Sawyerville at the age of 88.
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