William was the son of William and Mary Sewell, of Darlington and the husband of Margaret Sewell, of Chester Cottage, Bushey Heath, Herts.
Darlington and Stockton Times 31/03/1923 reports:
At the Memorial Chapel, Bushey Heath, Herts, at the close of the Communion service last Sunday morning, a carved oak reading desk and chair, the gifts of Mrs. Ley, of White House, Bushey Heath, were dedicated. A brass plate at the back of the chair bears the following inscription:
'The gift of Mary Jewell Ley. To the glory of God. In memory of my son, James Whickham Ley, who died in Mesopotamia, and of my son-in-law, William Sewell, who died in France.'
Mr. Sewell, who was an artist, was the younger surviving son of Mr. and Mrs. William Sewell of Stanhope Road, Darlington.
He took part in heavy fighting about Arras during April 1917 and was reported 'missing'. In the absence of any further information, the War Office in September notified that his death was presumed.
William Sewell is remembered in Darlington on D40.029 D40.034 and D40.067 and in Barnard Castle School B135.20
