William was born about 1817.
He passed away in 1886.[1][2][3]
From the probate record linked below, we have his widow as Anne and his son as William Henry Forde, note the name 'Henry' as opposed to Hazel. I'm fairly certain his wife's maiden name was Hazel.
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