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Hugh Hew Williamson 1698–1770 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Jan 1698

Birth Location: Edinburgh Parish, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland

Death Date: June 1770

Death Location: Edinburgh, Scotland

Father: John Williamson

Mother: Cathrin Brand

Spouse(s): Margaret Watson

Children(s): William Williamson, Helen Williamson, Hugh Williamson, Elizabeth Williamson

In 1698, Hugh Hew Williamson entered the world in Edinburgh Parish, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, born to John Williamson And Cathrin Catherine Katherine Brand. Hugh Hew Williamson married Margaret Watson, and had children including Elizabeth Williamson, Helen Williamson, Hugh Williamson, William Williamson. Hugh Hew Williamson passed away in 1770 in Edinburgh, Scotland.

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Biography

  • In 1698, Hugh Hew Williamson entered the world in Edinburgh Parish, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, born to John Williamson And Cathrin Catherine Katherine Brand.
  • Hugh Hew Williamson married Margaret Watson, and had children including Elizabeth Williamson, Helen Williamson, Hugh Williamson, William Williamson.
  • Hugh Hew Williamson passed away in 1770 in Edinburgh, Scotland.

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Hugh Williamson's Ancestors

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Hugh Williamson
1698–1770
Birth Place: Edinburgh Parish, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Parents
John Williamson
1666–1723
Edinburgh, Scotland
Cathrin (Catherine Katherine) Brand
1675–
Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Grandparents
John Williamson
1644–1723
Canongate, Midlothian, Scotland
Margaret Maistertoun
1643–
Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Alexander Brand
1651–1727
Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Christian Scot
1655–1747
Bavelaw, Midlothian, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
William Williamson
1608–
Jean Gray
1610–
Alexander Mastertown
1622–
Bessie Thomsone
1625–
Alexander Brand
1611–1691
Sarah Binning
1622–1688
Laurence Scott
1603–1669
Catherine Binning
1612–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Alexander Williamson
1590–1679
Marioun Lasoun
1599–1649
Patrick Gray
1583–
Helene Storie
1585–
Robert Masterton
1600–
Margaret Smyth\Smith
1600–
James Carlwriehaugh
1580–1656
Marion Addinstone
1595–1635

Hugh Williamson's Descendants

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Hugh (Hew) Williamson (18 Jan 1698–June 1770) m. Margaret Watson (22 Apr 1708–)
  1. 1. William Williamson 1730–1790 m. Christian Sanderson 1725–1807
    1. 1. Christian Williamson 1756– m. Walter Cunningham\ 1753–
      1. 1. Robert Cunningham 1784– m. Jane (Jean) Duncan 1787–
        1. 1. Walter Cunningham 1809–1883 m. Grizel\Grace Charles 1800–1870
      2. 2. Jean Cunningham\ 1779–
      3. 3. Isobel Cunningham\ 1781–
      4. 4. Edward Cunningham\ 1781–
      5. 5. Margaret Cunningham\ 1788–1856
      6. 6. Alexander (M) Cunningham 1786–1852
    2. 2. David Williamson 1762–
    3. 3. James Williamson 1757–1826
    4. 4. James Williamson 1763–1832
    5. 5. John Williamson 1752–1795
    6. 6. Mary Williamson 1759–
    7. 7. Elizabeth Williamson 1747–
    8. 8. William Williamson 1750–
    9. 9. James Williamson 1760–1826
  2. 2. Helen Williamson 1740–
  3. 3. Hugh Williamson 1734–
  4. 4. Elizabeth Williamson 1728–

Hugh Williamson's Timeline

2 Records

1698
18 Jan 1698
Birth of Hugh Hew Williamson in Edinburgh Parish, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Edinburgh Parish, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
1770
June 1770
Age 72
Death of Hugh Hew Williamson in Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh, Scotland

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    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Jan 1698
    Event Place: Edinburgh Parish, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: June 1770
    Event Place: Edinburgh, Scotland

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