Hi everyone.
I'm hoping you more familiar with London than I can help and more specifically the Hackney area.I'm trying to find information about a William Woodall, a Maths Teacher in the 19th century. Where he may have taught etc. He was born in Newark, Nottingham in 1801 but moved to London to teach. he married a Caroline Farrell in Kensington, and between them raised a daughter and five sons. With a father teaching Maths it's no surprise all five became 'Clerks" (Conveyancing, Stock Brokers, Bill Brokers and Wine Merchant) Their eldest also a William went on to become a Solicitor. The four census's between 1841 and 1871 show them living at different addresses around the Islington and then Hackney area. By 1871 age 70 he had retired and he died 1876. That is all I know about him. Any guidance on where I could find more greatly appreciated. Was there a major school in this area (maybe still is?) Hoping local knowledge can help but anything anyone can add to this story would be good. Thanks.
