Hugh WILLSON, .1

Male 1720 -


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  • Name Hugh WILLSON 
    Suffix .1 
    Born 1720  Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim, Ireland Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died Nine Partners, Dutchess Co., New York Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • 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 Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. 4 Jun 1827, Wentworth Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 82 years) 
    Children 
     1. John WILLSON, .1
              b. 1739, Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim, Ireland Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. Bef 12 Feb 1791, Nine Partners, Dutchess Co., New York Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age < 52 years)
     2. William W WILLSON
              b. 1771, Antrim, Ireland Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. 5 May 1820, Sharon, E. Gwillimbury, York Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 49 years)
     3. Mary WILLSON
              b. 25 Jan 1768, Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim, Ireland Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. 15 Aug 1833, Sharon, E. Gwillimbury, York Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 65 years)
    Last Modified 6 Jun 2016 
    Family ID F30  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • 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. - - -