Abbott, William Walton 21.aug.1867-29.jul.1937 England Staffordshire, Darlaston - Walsall
choirmaster, born at Churchstreet, 1871-1901 residing in Wednesbury Staffordshire, studied music with Charles Lunn and Dr. Lewis, 1900-1904 teacher of singing at 2 Oakeswell Terrace in Wednesbury, 1904-1921 teacher of singing at 67 Wednesbury Road and 1928-1937 at 58 Corporation Street in Walsall, for 34 years choirmaster of Pleck Methodist Church Bescot Road in Walsall, clubmember of ISM ; son of beerseller William Abbott (Beeston Nottinghamshire 1833-1882 Wednesbury) and Martha Jellyman (Coaley Gloucestershire 9.nov.1829-1918 Walsall) ; 1893 in Cannock he married Louisa Jellyman (Cannock Staffordshire 1867-1927 Walsall) ; 1931 in Walsall he married Elsie Mabel Blanchard (Walsall 28.mar.1884-1970 Surrey)