1860 Clarkston census records listed William as a 46 year old farmer born in Canada.
Wife, Ellen C. , born in New Jersey was also 46 in 1860.
Listed as a part of the household in 1860 census records were Susan Albertson, 23, born in N.J.; Catharine Rhorne, 18, a domestic born in Mecklenberg; and John Bellows, a 36 year old farm laborer.
William & brother, John, are credited with building the first store in Clarkston. (See John Axford ). William was Township Supervisor 1849 - 52, & Justice of the Peace in 1841 & 1852.
