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William W WILLSON

Male 1771 - 1820  (49 years)


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  1. 1.  William W WILLSON was born in 1771 in Antrim, Ireland (son of Hugh WILLSON, .1 and Sarah SAVAGE); died on 5 May 1820 in Sharon, E. Gwillimbury, York Co., Ontario; was buried in Sharon Burial Grounds.

    Notes:

    . Monument Inscription:
    BROTHER WM WILLSON.
    Aged 48 Years May 5th 1820.

    Come children to [my] grave & see
    Here a dear parents lies
    Prepare for death & come to me
    Keep death before your eyes. - - -

    Buried:
    BROTHER WM WILLSON.- Aged 8 Years May 5th 1820.

    Family/Spouse: Hannah VERNON. Hannah was born in 1775 in New York State; died on 3 Aug 1854 in Sharon, E. Gwillimbury, York Co., Ontario; was buried in Sharon Burial Grounds. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. John Vernon WILLSON was born on 7 Feb 1800 in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., New York; died on 21 Jul 1864 in Aurora, E Gwillimbury Twp., York Co., Ontario.
    2. Phoebe H WILLSON was born in 1802 in United States; died after 7 Apr 1881 in East Gwillimbury Twp., York Co., Ontario.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Hugh WILLSON, .1 was born in 1720 in Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim, Ireland; died in in Nine Partners, Dutchess Co., New York.

    Notes:

    . Hugh had been destined for the Presbyterian ministry, but the economic disruption of the Seven Years' War (1756-1763) had led to a downturn in the family fortunes & put an end to Hugh's schooling.

    . 1775, Hugh followed his Brother John Willson to America, bringing with him John's son, Hugh L., who went to live with his father & stepmother. Two sons Hugh & John Willson came to American 1770, sail up the Hudson River to Dutchess County NY.

    Hugh made a fortune in shipbuilding. Three or four of his grandsons built mansions in Ireland while the oldest continued living in Daramona House. George built Dunardagh, Robert built Coolcarrigan & James built Currygrane. - - -

    Died:
    ie. near Poughkeepsie, NY

    Hugh married Sarah SAVAGE. Sarah was born in 1745 in County Down, Ireland; died on 4 Jun 1827 in Wentworth Co., Ontario; was buried in Sharon Burial Grounds. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Sarah SAVAGE was born in 1745 in County Down, Ireland; died on 4 Jun 1827 in Wentworth Co., Ontario; was buried in Sharon Burial Grounds.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Verify age, too young?

    Buried:
    West Gwillimbury Twp., ON

    Children:
    1. John WILLSON, .1 was born in 1739 in Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim, Ireland; died before 12 Feb 1791 in Nine Partners, Dutchess Co., New York.
    2. 1. William W WILLSON was born in 1771 in Antrim, Ireland; died on 5 May 1820 in Sharon, E. Gwillimbury, York Co., Ontario; was buried in Sharon Burial Grounds.
    3. Mary WILLSON was born on 25 Jan 1768 in Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim, Ireland; died on 15 Aug 1833 in Sharon, E. Gwillimbury, York Co., Ontario; was buried in Sharon Burial Grounds.