James Wilson

M, #2587, b. circa 1819
     James Wilson was born circa 1819 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. His family was known by the tee-name of "Brown". He was a fisherman. He married Ann Donaldson at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland, on 19 October 1849.1
He was listed as head of household in the 1851 census at Pulteney Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Wilson, head; Ann Wilson, wife; Margret Wilson, daughter; Mary Wilson, sister.2

He was listed as head of household in the 1861 census at 220 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Wilson, head; Ann Wilson, wife; Margaret Wilson, daughter; Jean Wilson, daughter; Ann Wilson, daughter; Mary Wilson, daughter; James Wilson, son.3

He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census at 262 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Wilson, head; Ann Wilson, wife; Margaret Wilson, daughter; James Wilson, son; Elsie Wilson, daughter; Mary Anderson, grand child.4

Children of James Wilson and Ann Donaldson

Citations

  1. [S1921] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "James Wilson, male. Spouse: Ann Donaldson. Marriage: 19 OCT 1849, Cullen, Banff, Scotland."
  2. [S8631] 1851, Scottish Census, "James Wilson, head, married, male, age 32, born in Banffshire, Portknockie, fisher, resident at Pultney Street, Portknockie."
  3. [S8514] 1861, Scottish Census, "James Wilson, head, married, male, age 42, born in Banffshire, Rathven, fisherman, resident at 220 Portknockie, has 3 rooms with one or more windows."
  4. [S8630] 1881, Scottish Census, "James Wilson, head, married, male, age 60, born in Rathven, Banff, fisherman, resident at 262 Portknockie."