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William Paterson 1866–1925 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Jan 1866

Birth Location: Old Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Death Date: 27 Oct 1925

Death Location: Isham, Northamptonshire, England

Father: John ♦

Mother: Helen Frew

Spouse(s): Annie ♦

Children(s): William Paterson, James Paterson, Helen Paterson, Robert Paterson, Isabella Paterson, Annie Jr., John Paterson

The story of William Paterson began in 1866 in Old Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland. In 1891, William Paterson resided in Glasgow St James, Lanarkshire, Scotland. In 1901, William Paterson resided in Finedon, Northamptonshire, England. William Paterson married Annie Rutherford Dunsmore, and had children including Annie Rutherford Paterson Jr, Helen Frew Paterson, Isabella Paterson, James Dunsmore Paterson, John Paterson, Robert Dunsmore Paterson, William Horne Paterson. William Paterson passed away in 1925 in Isham, Northamptonshire, England.

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Biography

  • The story of William Paterson began in 1866 in Old Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
  • In 1891, William Paterson resided in Glasgow St James, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
  • In 1901, William Paterson resided in Finedon, Northamptonshire, England.
  • William Paterson married Annie Rutherford Dunsmore, and had children including Annie Rutherford Paterson Jr, Helen Frew Paterson, Isabella Paterson, James Dunsmore Paterson, John Paterson, Robert Dunsmore Paterson, William Horne Paterson.
  • William Paterson passed away in 1925 in Isham, Northamptonshire, England.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Paterson's Ancestors

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William Paterson
1866–1925
Birth Place: Old Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Parents
John Paterson ♦
1833–1916
Gartcloss, Old Monkland, Lanark, Scotland
Helen Frew
1839–1873
Dundyvan, Lanark, Scotland
Grandparents
William (Paterson) ♦
1804–1857
Old Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Jean (Jane Black) ♦
1804–1866
Old Monkland Eastern, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Robert (Frew) ♦
1807–1891
Sandyhills, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Anne Baird
1809–1886
Old Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
John ✅
1784–1859
Janet McMeaken
1791–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Baird
1761–1853
Isobel Easton
1763–1837
Thomas Cleland
1750–
Margaret ✅
1757–

William Paterson's Descendants

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William Paterson (28 Jan 1866–27 Oct 1925) m. Annie (Rutherford Dunsmore) ♦ (03 Dec 1870–13 Mar 1959)
  1. 1. William (Horne) Paterson 1901–1997 m. Dorothy (Elizabeth Stringer) ♦ 1894–1962
    1. 1. David (Stringer Paterson) ✔️ 1929–2008 m. Frances (Harrison) ✔️ 1928–2005
    2. 2. Alan (William) Paterson 1928–1992
  2. 2. James (Dunsmore) Paterson 1900–1957 m. Gurtred (Passler) ♦ 1911–1965
    1. 1. Patricia Paterson 1932–1990
  3. 3. Helen (Frew) Paterson 1908–
  4. 4. Robert (Dunsmore) Paterson 1903–1992 m. Ethel (Mason) ♦ 1902–1992
  5. 5. Isabella Paterson 1910–1990
  6. 6. Annie (Rutherford Paterson) Jr. 1905–1980
  7. 7. John Paterson 1899–1948 m. Mary (Alice Wilkinson) ✔️ 1906–1992

William Paterson's Timeline

6 Records

1866
28 Jan 1866
Birth of William Paterson in Old Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Old Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland
1891
1891
Age 25
William Paterson resided here in Glasgow St James, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Glasgow St James, Lanarkshire, Scotland
1901
31 Mar 1901
Age 35
William Paterson resided here in Finedon, Northamptonshire, England
Finedon, Northamptonshire, England
1911
02 Apr 1911
Age 45
William Paterson resided here in Finedon, Northamptonshire, England
Finedon, Northamptonshire, England
1925
27 Oct 1925
Age 59
Death of William Paterson in Isham, Northamptonshire, England
Isham, Northamptonshire, England
1925
12 Dec 1925
Age 59
William Paterson - Probate in London, England
London, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Jan 1866
    Event Place: Old Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 1444; Folio: 125; Page: 37
    [2] 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 8513; Schedule Number: 98
    [3] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007, General Register Office; United Kingdom; Volume: 3b; Page: 140
    [4] Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
    [5] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 16 May 2016, 20:30), entry for William Paterson(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID MSBM-MMV
    [6] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 10 February 2018), William Paterson, 25 Sep 1868; citing BATHGATE,WEST LOTHIAN,SCOTLAND, reference , index based upon data collect
    [7] 1891 Scotland Census, Parish: Glasgow St James; ED: 19; Page: 13; Line: 11; Roll: CSSCT1891_255

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Glasgow St James, Lanarkshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1891 Scotland Census, Parish: Glasgow St James; ED: 19; Page: 13; Line: 11; Roll: CSSCT1891_255

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 31 Mar 1901
    Event Place: Finedon, Northamptonshire, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 1444; Folio: 125; Page: 37

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 02 Apr 1911
    Event Place: Finedon, Northamptonshire, England
    Record Source: 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 8513; Schedule Number: 98

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Oct 1925
    Event Place: Isham, Northamptonshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007, General Register Office; United Kingdom; Volume: 3b; Page: 140
    [2] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Isham, Northamptonshire, England

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 12 Dec 1925
    Event Place: London, England
    Record Source: England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995

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