| Birth | William Milnes was born in November 1838 at Leeds, Yorkshire, England. |
| Baptism | He was baptized on 23 December 1838 at St. Peters, Leeds, Yorkshire, England. |
| Note | See page 590 of the Baptism book for St. Peters Parish Church in Leeds for the year 1838. This provides a date of birth for William, only the month and year, November of 1838, being readable. His baptism was held on 23 December, 1838. He is described as the son of William and Phillis Milnes of Nelson Street. William is said to be a smith and farrier. |