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, the son of Robert Noake, a gentleman brewer from Southcote who served as mayor of Reading and his wife, Ann. He inherited his father's enterprise and estate in 1719 and assumed the role of high sheriff ten years later.