when was william cuffay born
William Cuffay was born in Chatham, Kent, in 1788. William's father was a naval cook and former slave.When William was old enough he found work as an apprentice tailor. At first Cuffay held conservative views and as late as 1833 he was arguing against the formation of trade unions.Cuffay was the last member of his lodge to join the new tailors' union.illiam's father was a naval cook and former slave. When William was old enough he found work as an apprentice tailor. At first Cuffay held conservative views and as late as 1833 he was arguing against the formation of trade unions. Cuffay was the last member of his lodge to join the new tailors' union.