Background
FOR WOOD, William Bower was born on January 21, 1840 in Liverpool. 2nd son of late Thomas B. Forwood, Thornton Manor, Cheshire.
FOR WOOD, William Bower was born on January 21, 1840 in Liverpool. 2nd son of late Thomas B. Forwood, Thornton Manor, Cheshire.
Studied at Liverpool College.
Formerly Merchant and Shipowner, Liverpool. President Liverpool Chamber of Commerce, 1871 - 77. President Joint Committee on Railway Rates, which led to formation of Railway Commission.
Mayor of Liverpool, 1880-1881. Lord Mayor, 1903; Chairman Liverpool Cathedral Committee. Chairman Liverpool Public Libraries, Museum, and Art Committee, 1890-1909.
Director Cunard Steamship Company. Bank of Liverpool.; Chairman Lancashire Quarter Sessions. High Sheri If of Lancashire, 1909. D.L., and Honorary Freeman of Liverpool.
Club: Junior Carlton. Sec also Edward Jenks.