William was born in Reading, the son of Robert Noake of Southcote, a gentleman brewer and sometime mayor of Reading, and his wife, Ann. He inherited his father's business and estate in 1719 and became high sheriff ten years later.
William was born in Reading to Robert Noake, a gentleman brewer from Southcote who held the position of mayor of Reading and his wife, Ann. In 1719, he inherited his father's business and estate, and ten years later, he became high sheriff.