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c.1858 Born in Harborne, son of Ralph and Sarah Docker
1877 The varnish business was established which later became Docker Brothers
1881 William Docker 23, varnish manufacturer (master), lived in Deritend with Margaret A. Docker 23[1]
1891 A varnish manufacturer, lodging in Spondon, with Margaret Docker 31[2]
By 1901 William seems to have left the Docker Brothers partnership[3]
1911 Living in Sheffield, on private means[4]
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