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

Family/Spouse: 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]

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. 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.