Hugh WILLSON, .1
1720 - -
Name Hugh WILLSON Suffix .1 Born 1720 Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim, Ireland 
Gender Male Died Nine Partners, Dutchess Co., New York - ie. near Poughkeepsie, NY
Person ID I92 Children of Peace Sharon Ontario Family Tree Last Modified 11 Jun 2017
Family Sarah SAVAGE
b. 1745, County Down, Ireland
d. 4 Jun 1827, Wentworth Co., Ontario (Age 82 years) Children 1. John WILLSON, .1
b. 1739, Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim, Ireland
d. Bef 12 Feb 1791, Nine Partners, Dutchess Co., New York (Age < 52 years)2. Mary WILLSON
b. 25 Jan 1768, Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim, Ireland
d. 15 Aug 1833, Sharon, E. Gwillimbury, York Co., Ontario (Age 65 years)3. William W WILLSON
b. 1771, Antrim, Ireland
d. 5 May 1820, Sharon, E. Gwillimbury, York Co., Ontario (Age 49 years)Last Modified 6 Jun 2016 Family ID F30 Group Sheet | Family Chart
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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. - - -
- . 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.