William Williamson, Mariner in Hull circa 1800

[KeithTruman]

Hi everyone,
I am really stuck. I am researching a William Williamson who was a Mariner and who was likely born 1770-1780, possibly in Hull or Lincolnshire. Now I know he married an Eleanor Gollin (spelling may be wrong) in St Botolphs in Boston in 1804 and they had a number of children all baptised in the same church. Now, on the Parish Record entry for the marriage, it describes William as being of “High Church Hull” and that William was a Widower. We know William was a Mariner as this is included as an occupation in the Baptisms of his children. I also believe that William had a brother Joseph, a Cabinet Maker (died aged 60 in Boston). William himself may have died in Boston in 1834 or in 1847.
Now, the question is, if William and Joseph were brothers, who were their parents? Also, if William Williamson was a Mariner, are there any records for Mariners I can use to find out more about him?
Any help you can offer will be much appreciated.
Keith

[rosie99]

Lincolnshire Chronicle 31 December 1847
Died
25 December
William Williamson, Mariner of Witham Green age 66

[KeithTruman]

Great start Rosie. That would tie in. It also confirms William Williamson was born in 1781. Now, who were his parents?
Keith

[KeithTruman]

This must be him as I know John Williamson, William's son, was living in Witham Green in 1841
Keith

[KeithTruman]

Thanks again folks. So where was John Williamson in 1841 then? I can't find him in Witham Green or anywhere.
K

[rosie99]

I presume you mean where was William in 1841 - possibly at Sea 
When/where did Eleanor die