William Crabbe was born on 22 Oct 1860 at Swansea, GLA, WLS. He was the son of
Edmund Crabbe and
Elizabeth Winch. His marriage to
Mary Catherine Phillips was registered in 1882 at Swansea, GLA, WLS. William Crabbe was buried on 26 Apr 1930 at Swansea, GLA, WLS.
William Crabbe appeared on the census of 1861 at 5 Goat Street, Swansea, GLA, WLS; aged 3 months.

He appeared on the census of 1871 at Blackpill Cottage, Oystermouth, GLA, WLS; aged 10.

He was a scholar in 1871. He was a tin smith in 1881. He appeared on the census of 1881 at 15 Caer Street, Swansea, GLA, WLS; aged 20.

He was a tinplate worker in 1891. He appeared on the census of 1891 at 15 Caer Street, Swansea, GLA, WLS; aged 30.

He appeared on the census of 1901 at Swansea, GLA, WLS; aged 40.

As of 1901, William Crabbe lived at an unknown place ; a general labourer.