William Alden Ackroyd was born on February 16, 1879 in Pudsey (according to birth record), Yorkshire, England. His parents were Joseph (b. June 1851 in Denholme Gate d. about 1895) and Mary Jane Ackroyd (nee Baildon Rawnsley) (b. July 1842 d.July 1, 1920). Joseph Ackroyd married Mary Jane Baildon Rawnsley on April 11, 1874.
Joseph's father was named Jonathan. According to Joseph's marriage certificate Jonathan's occupation was stone quarrier. Mary's father was named James. He was a Cart Driver. Her Mother's maiden name was Elizabeth Naylor.
According to the 1881 UK Census, the family resided on Tamworth Street, Pudsey, York, England.
| Name | Age | Birthplace Yorkshire | Occupation |
| Joseph Ackroyd | 32 | Denholme | Stoker in Worsted Factory |
| Mary Jane Ackroyd | 39 | Bradford | Wife |
| Martha Ann Rawnsley | 18 | Bradford | Weaver in Worsted Factory |
| Ambrose Rawnsley | 16 | Allerton | Labour Railway |
| Ruth Rawnsley | 14 | Allerton | Spinner |
| Annie Rawnsley | 13 | Allerton | Spinner |
| Elizabeth Rawnsley | 11 | Bradford | Spinner |
| Susannah Ackroyd | 6 | Bradford | Scholar |
| Harriet Ackroyd | 5 | Bradford | Scholar |
| William Ackroyd | 2 | Tyersal (listed on birth record as Pudsey) | --------- |
| Emma Ackroyd (Joseph's sister) | 19 | Denholme | Spinner
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