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Joseph Bancroft Williamson 1828 – 1915 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 oct 1828

Birth Location: Cavan Township, Newcastle District, Ontario, Canada

Death Date: 26 Sep 1915

Death Location: Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada

Father: Thomas Williamson

Mother: Elizabeth Hallaway

Spouse(s): Anna Nesbitt

Children(s): Emil Williamson

Early life: Joseph Bancroft Williamson arrived in Cavan Township, Newcastle District, Ontario, Canada in 1828, born to Thomas Williamson and Elizabeth Holloway or Hallaway. Over time, Joseph Bancroft Williamson formed a family with Anna Jane Nesbitt, which included Emil Alonzo Williamson. Joseph Bancroft Williamson concluded life in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada in 1915.

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Parents

Thomas Williamson
1791 – 1875
Birth Location: Kelso, Scotland, United Kingdom
TW
Elizabeth Hallaway
1797 – 1892
Birth Location: Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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Spouses(s)

Anna Nesbitt
1844 – 1910
Birth Location: Ontario
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Children(s)

Emil Williamson
1877 – 1967
Birth Location: Manvers Township, East Durham, Ontario, Canada
EW

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Year: 24 oct 1828
    Event Place: Cavan Township, Newcastle District, Ontario, Canada

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Year: 26 Sep 1915
    Event Place: Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada
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