William Johnson was born in 1849 at Calverley, YKS, ENG. He was the son of
Benjamin Johnson and
Mary ?. His birth was registered 4th quarter in 1849 at Leeds, YKS, ENG. William Johnson married
Ann Shoesmith on 21 Dec 1872 at St Wilfrid, Calverley, Leeds, YKS, ENG. His marriage to
Ann Shoesmith was registered 4th quarter in 1872 at Bradford, YKS, ENG.
William Johnson was a bobbin setter in 1861. He appeared on the census of 1861 at Green Top, Pudsey, YKS, ENG; aged 13.

He appeared on the census of 1871 at Fartown, Pudsey, YKS, ENG; aged 21.

He was a currier in 1871. He was a currier in 1872. He was a currier in 1881. He appeared on the census of 1881 at New Street, Pudsey, YKS, ENG; aged 31. He was a currier in 1882. As of 1882, William Johnson lived at Hough End, Bramley, Leeds, YKS, ENG. He appeared on the census of 1891 at 20 New ??, Pudsey, YKS, ENG; aged 41.

He appeared on the census of 1901 at 25 Pembroke Road, Pudsey, YKS, ENG; aged 51.

He was a leather dresser in 1907.