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James Williamson 1709 – 1760 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Oct 1709

Birth Location: Crawfield & Leadhills, Lanark, Scotland

Death Date: 1760

Death Location: Scotland

Father: John Williamson

Mother: Jean Thompson

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Greenshields

Children(s): Thomas WILLIAMSON, Thomas Williamson, John Williamson, Jean Williamson, Samuel Williamson, James Williamson, James Williamson, Thomas Williamson, Janet Williamson, Janet Williamson, Mary Williamson

The story of James Williamson began in 1709 in Crawfield & Leadhills, Lanark, Scotland, with parents John Williamson and Jean Thompson. As an adult, James Williamson wed Elizabeth Greenshields. Their household included Thomas WILLIAMSON, Thomas Williamson, John Williamson, Jean Williamson, Samuel Williamson, James Williamson, James Williamson, Thomas Williamson, Janet Williamson, Janet Williamson and Mary Williamson. James Williamson's life came to an end in 1760 in Scotland.

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Parents

John Williamson
1677 –
Birth Location: Leadhills, Crawford, Lanarkshire
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Jean Thompson
1685 – 1749
Birth Location: Leadhills, Crawford, Lanarkshire
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Greenshields
1714 – 1760
Birth Location: Crawford, Lanarkshire, Scotland
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Children(s)

Thomas WILLIAMSON
1741 –
Birth Location: Lanark, Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Thomas Williamson
1741 – 1754
Birth Location: Penpont, Dumfriesshire
TW
John Williamson
1743 – 1754
Birth Location: Penpont, Dumfries, Scotland
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Jean Williamson
1746 – 1781
Birth Location: Penpoint, Dunfriesshire, Scotland
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Samuel Williamson
1749 –
Birth Location: Penpont, Dumfries, Scotland
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James Williamson
1750 –
Birth Location: Sanquhar. Dumfriesshire. Scotland. United Kingdom
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James Williamson
1751 – 1826
Birth Location: Tynron, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
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Thomas Williamson
1754 – 1800
Birth Location: Tynron, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
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Janet Williamson
1758 – 1799
Birth Location: Tynron, Dumfries, Scotland
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Janet Williamson
1758 – 1841
Birth Location: Tynron, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
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Mary Williamson
1760 –
Birth Location: Tynron, Dumfries, Scotland
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Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Year: 24 Oct 1709
    Event Place: Crawfield & Leadhills, Lanark, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Year: 1760
    Event Place: Scotland
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