William Johnson, born Staunton Harold circa 1784 according to 1851 census. His parents married in 1779 at Breedon, his mother died in 1785 at Lount, so the range is fixed.
He married Sarah Wardle in Breedon 22 Sep 1806, his father Abraham Johnson was a witness. Before the marriage, they had a child 21 Apr 1805 named William Johnson Wardle (more about him from Greg later).
They had 14 children. On Jacob Johnson baptism records, his father William Johnson is described as an Innkeeper and Labourer. This information is also included in his son John Johnson's wedding certificate in 1851.
In 1841 William and his wife Sarah were living with children Benjamin (b1824), Frederick (b1827), Jacob (b1829) and Sarah (b1832) at Newbold. In 1851, William and his wife have moved to Whitwick and are living with unmarried son Jacob (b1829). William died 3 Dec 1851 at Whitwick.