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« on: Sunday 25 July 10 21:49 BST (UK) »
Thank you very much Monica and Ev. I had found info on the Laurence Wilson suggested. According to the chat about the Mid-Mill at Pitliver from this site, he was involved in a court case against a William Beveridge, lost and left for America in 1855. This would explain why my Thomas so suddenly left University in Scotland and came to Canada. Family tradition holds that they were a family of some means, and the items we inherited from them: a bowl and an amulet, are very nice. There is another Thomas Wilson of the same age that is the son of a Thomas Wilson who was the minister at the Crossgates Church at this time. This Thomas was listed as a writers apprentice who lived at the Crossgates Manse in Dunfermline. This would fit the profile of someone who went to study in the ministry. I am not sure which one my Thomas is. Monica, the Laurence you mention dying in Harrisville, MI was "Uncle Lowrey" whom I have a picture of, and was the son of my Thomas Wilson. He also had a sister Janet. My next step would be to find some info (perhaps a marriage certificate) that links my Thomas to either Laurence or the minister Thomas. Thanks again!