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Northumberland / The Coulson Family from Northumberland
« on: Monday 30 March 20 02:49 BST (UK) »
Hello all!
I am trying to locate the parents and siblings of an ancestor who immigrated from Northumberland England to Canada.
Information I have:
his name is William Coulson b. approx 1800
he has at least 2 brothers Edward (the eldest) and John
His father, unknown first name, was a wealthy land owner in Northumberland and apparently a man of influence. He owned land within 10 miles of the boarder of Scotland. This land was then left to Edward Coulson his eldest son. Edward then amassed his own wealth. all 3 sons Edward, John and William were mentioned to have received excellent educations.
This info comes from a book published in 1905 about the families of early settlers and contributors to small towns in Ontario, Canada where William settled and grew his own family and reputation.
I have tried to use the england census records to narrow my search as well as baptism records, however to no real success. Wondering how I would go about solving this mystery...one would think it is possible since the family was supposedly well off in the early 1800s. What land records would I search?
will take any suggestions! hope everyone is staying healthy!
thank you! Torrie
I am trying to locate the parents and siblings of an ancestor who immigrated from Northumberland England to Canada.
Information I have:
his name is William Coulson b. approx 1800
he has at least 2 brothers Edward (the eldest) and John
His father, unknown first name, was a wealthy land owner in Northumberland and apparently a man of influence. He owned land within 10 miles of the boarder of Scotland. This land was then left to Edward Coulson his eldest son. Edward then amassed his own wealth. all 3 sons Edward, John and William were mentioned to have received excellent educations.
This info comes from a book published in 1905 about the families of early settlers and contributors to small towns in Ontario, Canada where William settled and grew his own family and reputation.
I have tried to use the england census records to narrow my search as well as baptism records, however to no real success. Wondering how I would go about solving this mystery...one would think it is possible since the family was supposedly well off in the early 1800s. What land records would I search?
will take any suggestions! hope everyone is staying healthy!
thank you! Torrie