William Crabb married
Ann Preston. His birth was registered 1st quarter in 1859 at Prescot, LAN, ENG. William Crabb was born in 1859 at Farnworth, LAN, ENG. He was the son of
Robert Crabb and
Elizabeth Holmes.
William Crabb appeared on the census of 1861 at Whites Bdg, Widnes, LAN, ENG; aged 2.

He appeared on the census of 1871 at 40 Victoria Buildings, Sutton, LAN, ENG; aged 12.

He was a scholar in 1871. He was a railway labourer in 1881. He appeared on the census of 1881 at Seddons Brow, Prescot, LAN, ENG; aged 22.

He was a railway signalman in 1891. He appeared on the census of 1891 at 6 Cyprus Street, Prescot, LAN, ENG; aged 32.

He was a railway signalman in 1901. He appeared on the census of 1901 at 312 Boundary Road, St Helens, LAN, ENG; aged 42.