Grandson of George Firth, founder of the business that became William Firth Ltd in Leeds
c.1870 Born in Leeds, son of William Firth (1835-1892)
Became a director of the company William Firth Ltd after the death of his father.
1901 An iron merchant when he married Minnie Thompson in Bradford[1]
1911 William Firth 41, iron and steel merchant and director of limited company, lived in Leeds with Minnie Firth 41[2]
1914 Mr. William Firth was a Director of William Firth, Thornhill Iron and Steel Co., Ltd., Dewsbury, and a member of the Iron and Steel Institute.
1936 Died in Leeds[3]