On 1 June 1850 William A. was a single 21 year old teacher who lived with his parents and sisters Emily and Lavina (sic) in Amherst. On 1 June 1860 William A., a 31 year old lawyer lived in the house next to his father in Amherst. His real estate was valued at $550 and personal estate at $200. He lived with Susan H., 30. They had no children but living with them were Clara B. Newman, 16 and Anna D. Newman, 13, both born in Massachusetts. On 1 June 1870 William A. is a 40 year old lawyer in Amherst with his house adjacent to his father’s house. His real estate is valued at $10000 and personal estate at $5000. He lived with Susan H., 39, Edward, 9, Martha, 3, all born in Massachusetts, and 1 female servant. Clara and Anna Newman no longer lived with them.