William Slinger was the son of Ambrose Slinger and Elizabeth Townson.

William was born around 1742 in Gisburn, Yorkshire.

He was christened on Sunday 7 October 1742 at Slaidburn, Yorkshire.

William married Elizabeth Taylor on Saturday 13 April 1771 in St Andrew's Church, Slaidburn, Yorkshire.
The witnesses at the marriage were Thomas Simpson and William Slaitor.

He had the following children from his marriage to Elizabeth Taylor:

- Isabell Slinger	born around 1774 in Greenfold, Slaidburn, Yorkshire.
- Richard Slinger	born around 1776 in Greenfold, Slaidburn, Yorkshire.
- Henry Slinger	born around 1778 in Greenfold, Slaidburn, Yorkshire.
- Thomas Slinger	born around 1783 in Greenfold, Slaidburn, Yorkshire.
- Ambrose Slinger	born around 1790 in Greenfold, Slaidburn, Yorkshire.

Details of William's occupation are not known.

Details of William's death are not known.

Notes - Sources of information:

1.	See Parish Registers and IGI.

Parish Registers:
Details.