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william williamson born 1878
« on: Sunday 04 January 09 19:34 GMT (UK) »

Hello everyone,

I am hoping to get some additional information on my Great Grandfather William Williamson, born 1878 in Elgin. I also know he had 1 brother, Thomas, born 1880. I am looking for any information on additional siblings. I would like to find out about his parents whose names I believe were Thomas Williamson and Margaret Lindsay. I don't know where the parents are from and when they were born. I do know they emigrated from Scotland. Thomas died in Montreal, Canada in 1886 and Margaret in 1914. Any information you can provide is greatly appreciated.

Cheers,

Tom
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Re: william williamson born 1878
« Reply #1 on: Sunday 04 January 09 20:11 GMT (UK) »
Hi Tom

From IGI

George 8 Sep 1870 Elgin
Mary Ann 7 Jan 1874 Elgin
Charles 3 Oct 1872 Elgin
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FORREST (Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Stirlingshire and Dunbartonshire)
ROONEY (Co Down, Co Antrim) 
BORTHWICK, FORTUNE, BARKER, SIVES (Lothians)
ANDERSON (Moray, Caithness)

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Re: william williamson born 1878
« Reply #2 on: Sunday 04 January 09 20:15 GMT (UK) »
From SP

Thomas Williamson m Margaret Lindsay in Rathven, Banff in 1867.
The image will cost £1.20 but will give ages at time of marriage, current addresses and both sets of parents.

Dave

Added - William's birth record will confirm whether his parents are Thomas W and Margaret L.  It's on SP too.  1878 Elgin Moray

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FORREST (Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Stirlingshire and Dunbartonshire)
ROONEY (Co Down, Co Antrim) 
BORTHWICK, FORTUNE, BARKER, SIVES (Lothians)
ANDERSON (Moray, Caithness)

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Re: william williamson born 1878
« Reply #3 on: Sunday 04 January 09 21:11 GMT (UK) »

Hi Dave,

Many thanks again. I have not used Scotlands people before but it looks fairly easy.

We hope to visit friends again this summer in Glasgow and if so want to stop in Belfast to do some research and also go to Paisley.

For a bit I wondered what you meant with SP, now I know.

Tom

Child - England
Shipp - England
Pinsent - England
Wood - England

Christie - Belfast, Ireland
Douglas - Belfast, Ireland

Beattie - Scotland
Byers - Scotland
Douglass - Scotland
Lindsay - Scotland
Macafee - Scotland
McMillan - Scotland
Scott - Scotland
Stewart - Scotland
Watson - Scotland
Williamson - Scotland

Amos - Flintshire, Wales
Edwards - Flintshire, Wales
Evans - Flintshire, Wales
Williams - Flintshire, Wales


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Re: william williamson born 1878
« Reply #4 on: Sunday 04 January 09 21:32 GMT (UK) »
Tom,
It's worth reading this thread:
http://www.rootschat.com/links/041v/   

Some very good tips from david douglas
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FORREST (Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Stirlingshire and Dunbartonshire)
ROONEY (Co Down, Co Antrim) 
BORTHWICK, FORTUNE, BARKER, SIVES (Lothians)
ANDERSON (Moray, Caithness)

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Re: william williamson born 1878
« Reply #5 on: Sunday 04 January 09 22:59 GMT (UK) »

Dave,

Just joined SP and found my Gr-Gr Grandparents marriage certificate with their parents info etc as you mentioned, very helpful.

I also checked out the post and it offers excellent suggestions. I am a novice so appreciate your help and others.

Take care.

tom
Child - England
Shipp - England
Pinsent - England
Wood - England

Christie - Belfast, Ireland
Douglas - Belfast, Ireland

Beattie - Scotland
Byers - Scotland
Douglass - Scotland
Lindsay - Scotland
Macafee - Scotland
McMillan - Scotland
Scott - Scotland
Stewart - Scotland
Watson - Scotland
Williamson - Scotland

Amos - Flintshire, Wales
Edwards - Flintshire, Wales
Evans - Flintshire, Wales
Williams - Flintshire, Wales

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Re: william williamson born 1878
« Reply #6 on: Tuesday 06 January 09 17:10 GMT (UK) »
Hello Tom,

I am a Williamson descendant.    Aside from William and Thomas, additional children born to Thomas Williamson and Margaret Lindsay are:
George, Charles, Mary Ann, Robert and Jean.   Most are buried in Toronto, either at St. John's Norway Cemetery or Mount Pleasant Cemetery.

Margaret Lindsay is the second wife of Thomas Williamson.  His first wife and young daughter are also buried at Mt. Royal Cemetery, Montreal.

You are probably aware that William and Thomas married Watson sisters, Elizabeth and Rachel.

Hope this helps,
Gail
Ontario, Canada
Williamson - Highlands, Scotland
Stewart -   "   ,Scotland
McMillan -   "  , Scotland
McNeil -       "  , Scotland
Jamieson -   "  , Scotland
Watson -      "  , Scotland

Williamson - Antrim, N. Ireland
McConnell -  N. Ireland

Court - Birmingham, England
Masters - Oxfordshire, England
Blogg - Norfolk, England
Culley - Norfolk, England
Mason - Worcestershire, England
Harpur - Oxfordshire, England
Nott - Norfolk, England

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Re: william williamson born 1878
« Reply #7 on: Tuesday 06 January 09 18:18 GMT (UK) »
Hi Gail,

Thank you for your reply. My connection to Thomas Williamson/Margaret Lindsay is this way -

They were my maternal grandmother's grandparents. My Grandmother was born Ellen Williamson in 1901 and her parents were William Williamson (born 1878) and Elizabeth Watson (known as Betsey born 1876). I also knew many of the children of Thomas Williamson and Rachel Watson. The last, Elizabeth (known as Teddy) died in Scarborough in 2001.

Do you know the names of Thomas' first wife ,(inc maiden name), young daughter? Also I am missing their birth/death dates. I have located Thomas' and Margaret's marriage record from 1867 but it is difficult to read to discern dates etc.

Also any info on what year they came to Canada?

One last question, and sorry for so many, but I have a silver case with the name of Nellie Watson and the date of February 2, 1896. It was given to me by Teddy but I never did find out the family connection or who it was Nellie Watson.

I grew up in Scarborough but now live in Peterborough.

Thanks again and look forward to any info you may have. I do appreciate it!

Tom

Child - England
Shipp - England
Pinsent - England
Wood - England

Christie - Belfast, Ireland
Douglas - Belfast, Ireland

Beattie - Scotland
Byers - Scotland
Douglass - Scotland
Lindsay - Scotland
Macafee - Scotland
McMillan - Scotland
Scott - Scotland
Stewart - Scotland
Watson - Scotland
Williamson - Scotland

Amos - Flintshire, Wales
Edwards - Flintshire, Wales
Evans - Flintshire, Wales
Williams - Flintshire, Wales

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Re: william williamson born 1878
« Reply #8 on: Tuesday 06 January 09 21:48 GMT (UK) »
Hi Tom,

My connection is through Lindsay Williamson and his brother Charles Williamson (double connection) who are both brothers to Thomas Williamson.

Thomas's first wife is Jane/Jean Williamson, as is their youngest daughter.   Off the top of my head, I think they had five children together.

As for coming to Canada -  where do you I begin.  First know record is circa 1855 when four or five  Williamson families came to North America via New York.   Government records  show them in Canada anywhere from the 1860's up to early 1900, whether it be vital records, census records or passenger lists.   

They were "Travelling People".  Primarily horse dealers, tinsmiths and hawkers.   Come late spring they would sail  either to Canada or the US staying before winter set in, or in some cases one or two years before heading back to Scotland.    Many records can be found in Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick (ie. vital records & census)     The Toronto City Directory shows a number of families living in the area around 1907.   They are listed as horse dealers.   

The Watson family (also the McMillan and Stewart's) are intertwinned with the Williamson's.  In fact,  my mother's grandparents (first cousins) married in Montreal  in the late 1880's - witness to their nuptials was George Watson.

I've come across a Nellie Watson before.  Let me recheck my files.

Small world!  I too grew up in Scarborough and now live in Newmarket.   

Regards,
Gail

Williamson - Highlands, Scotland
Stewart -   "   ,Scotland
McMillan -   "  , Scotland
McNeil -       "  , Scotland
Jamieson -   "  , Scotland
Watson -      "  , Scotland

Williamson - Antrim, N. Ireland
McConnell -  N. Ireland

Court - Birmingham, England
Masters - Oxfordshire, England
Blogg - Norfolk, England
Culley - Norfolk, England
Mason - Worcestershire, England
Harpur - Oxfordshire, England
Nott - Norfolk, England