1879 Jun1 born Lancs son of Wilton Milton Birkett and Martha Leach
1881 census in Turton Lancs
| Name | Age |
|---|---|
| Wm. Birkett | 29 |
| Martha Birkett | 26 |
| Alexander Birkett | 3 |
| William Birkett | 1 |
1891 census in Renfrewshire
| Household Members | Age | Relationship |
|---|---|---|
| William Birkett | 39 | Head |
| Martha Birkett | 37 | Wife |
| Alexander Birkett | 13 | Son |
| William Birkett | 11 | Son |
| Margt Birkett | 10 | Daur (Daughter) |
| Elizabeth Birkett | 8 | Daur (Daughter) |
| Agnes Birkett | 3 | Daur (Daughter) |
| Henry Birkett | 6 Mo | Son |
| John Leach | 70 | Father-in-law |
1901 in Paisley, Renfrew. He is a Engine Mechinist
| Household Members | Age | Relationship |
|---|---|---|
| William Birkett | 50 | Head |
| Martha Birkett | 46 | Wife |
| Alexr Birkett | 23 | Son |
| Wm Birkett | 21 | Son |
| Maggie Birkett | 19 | Daur (Daughter) |
| Elizabeth Birkett | 18 | Daur (Daughter) |
| Agnes Birkett | 13 | Daur (Daughter) |
| Harry Birkett | 10 | Son |
1914 Oct 6 married Lanark to Jane W McMichael, the widow of John Alton
Enlisted in HLI , moved to Royal Scots Fusiliers
1920 Mar 5 Discharged from R Scots Fusiliers
1921 Jul 6 enlisted with RIC no 82387 . ex-soldier & Labourer