Dr. William Whitford JP (1846 – 15 June 1930) was a physician who served as chairman of the Everton F.C. and the Everton Liberal Club. He was a prominent temperance reformer.[2]
William Whitford | |
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| Born | 1846 Armagh, Ireland[1] |
| Died | 15 June 1930 New Brighton, England |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Occupation | Surgeon |
| Known for | Everton F.C. director and Chairman |
| Spouse | Salome Bithiah Whitford |
Whitford was born in Armagh, Ireland, and was a physician at Queen's University Belfast. He was an advocate of the Irish home rule movement.
Whitford died at home in New Brighton on 15 June 1930 at the age of 86.[3]
References edit
- ^ 1911 England Census
- ^ "Football historian Peter Lupson sheds light on 1892 Liverpool and Everton rent row". Liverpool Echo. 12 November 2009. Retrieved 1 April 2011.
- ^ "Death of Dr. William Whitford". Liverpool Daily Post. 16 June 1930. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
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