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In 1788 a writer (solicitor) in Falkirk named John Neilson wrote to a Captain John Neilson, who was living in Bristol with an offer to purchase some farm land that the Capt. owned in the Falkirk area. I am assuming that the Capt came from the Falkirk area and was a member of Lord Nelson's navy, although their could be other explanations for his title & location.
I am wondering whether these two John Neilsons are connected in any way and would be grateful for any assistance in identifying exactly who they were.
Ireland: Arlour, Arlow, Hammond, Hannah, Shanks, Templeton
Scotland: Allan, Black, Carlyle, Corkingdale, Fleeting, Grant, Hammond, Hannah, Kirkwood, Lothian, McFarlane, Main, Neilson, Shanks, Sneddon, Stirling, Wood
Sussex/Hampshire/Surrey/London/Kent: Beagley, Champion, Clark, Douch, Earl, Jones, King, Ladyman, Ley, Pattenden, Peskett, Pink, Readings, Standen, Stonestreet, Windiate
