William Speed was the fifth child of John Speed & Jane Ann Watt born September 1st, 1903 & christened September 30th, 1903 at Holy Trinity, Pelton, Co Durham.
William, his sister & 3 brothers & parents were living at 172 A Street, Pelton in 1911 where his father was a colliery joiner.
William married Clara Wilson in July-September 1925 at Chester-le-Street. Clara was born June 4th, 1906.
The 1939 register shows William & Clara living at 45 Dorset Avenue, Barley Mow, Chester-le-Street. William was working as a builder’s labourer. They had 2 children – John, home from RV school, & Alan, a scholar.
Clara, aged 62, died in July-September 1968 in Durham North.
William died at 3 Ridgeway, Birtley on January 14th, 1976. His effects were £1,805.
The children of William Speed & Clara Wilson were:
sp.1.6.3.3.7.7.5.1 John Speed born December 31st, 1925 in Chester-le-Street; died June 1988 in Gateshead
sp.1.6.3.3.7.7.5.2 Alan Speed born December 4th, 1927 in Chester-le-Street