My Nelson/Neilson Family File
Generation No. 1
1. JAMES1 NEILSON was born circa 1775 and died before 1876. He married MARY STEWART circa 17 November 1804 in Balfron Parish, Stirlingshire, Scotland. She was born unknown and died unknown.
Notes on James Neilson and Mary Stewart are:
(1) Marriage banns for James and Mary Stewart were published on Saturday, November 17, 1804 at Balfron parish, Stirling
(2) He was a "Fruiterer (Master)."
(3) Mary's married name was Mary Nilson
Children of James Neilson are:
a. JANET NEILSON, b. 26 Nov 1805, Barony, Glasgow, Scotland, d. Unknown
b. WILLIAM NEILSON, b. 4 Sept. 1807, Barony, Glasgow, Scotland, d. Unknown
c. JAMES NEILSON, b. 24 Jul 1809, Barony, Glasgow, Scotland, d. Unknown
d. JAMES NEILSON, b. 21 Dec 1810, Glasgow, Scotland, d. Unknown
e. JAMES2 NEILSON, b. 1817, Glasgow, Scotland, d. 21 Feb 1876, Motherwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland
f. MOSES NEILSON, b. 7 May 1820, Barony, Glasgow, Scotland, d. Unknown
Notes on Janet Neilson are:
(1) In IGI Janet is listed as being born 26 NOV 1805, and christened: 05 JAN 1806 Barony, Lanark, Scotland, Parents listed as Father: JAMES NIELSON, Mother: MARY STEWART
Notes on William Neilson are:
1) A possible William Neilson died aged 59 in 1867 at Partick, Glasgow, GROS data 646/02/0013
Generation No. 2
2. JAMES2 NEILSON (James1) was born 1817 in Glasgow, Scotland and died 21st Feb 1876, Motherwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He married HELEN FYFE, November 1838 in New Monklands, Lanarkshire, Scotland. She was born 1820 in Blairgowrie, Perthshire, Scotland and died 27 January 1889 in Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Notes on James Neilson anf Helen Fyfe are::
(1) James was born circa 1817 at Barony, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
(2) Marriage banns for he and Helen Fyfe , daughter of John Fyfe, were published on Sunday, November 11, 1838 at New Monkland parish, Lanark county, Scotland, "3 shillings, 6 pence" proclamation fee paid.
(3) Extract from Old Parochial Register, in the Parish of New Monklands, Lanark, collected November 1838, 2nd Sabbath, James Nielson and Helen Fyfe, both in this Parish.
(4) In 1851 Old Monklands census James, aged 34, was listed as an Iron Miner, living at 6 Front Street, New Monklands, born Glasgow, with his wife Helen, aged 31, born Perthshire, Blairgowrie. Also Jean, aged 14, James, aged 11, Iron Miner, John, aged 9, Scholar, Moses, aged 8, Scholar, Aaron, aged 6, Scholar, Mary aged 4 and Helen, aged 1, all born in New Monklands.
(5) He died of "Bronchitis" at 1:45 a.m. on Monday, February 21, 1876 at Watsonville, Motherwell, Hamilton district, Lanarkshire, Scotland, at age 59. James was called James Nilson on Death Certificate parents were listed as James Nilson and Mary Nilson, ms Stewart, James's father James was listed as a fruiterer.
(6) He was a coalminer between 1862 and 1876. As of between 1862 and 1876, he was also known as James Nilson. He and Helen Fyfe appeared on the census of 1871 at 20 Watsonville, Motherwell, Hamilton district, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
(7) 1871 Census of Hamilton district, Lanark county, Scotland, 20 Watsonville, Motherwell, Hamilton
James Nilson, head of house, aged 54, coalminer, born Glasgow
Helen Fife or Nilson, his wife, aged 52, born Blarugan
Helen Nilson, his daughter, aged 21, millwork, carder, born New Monkland
Abraham Nilson, his son, aged 19, coalminer, born Old Monkland
Janet Nilson, his daughter, aged 18, millworker trainer, born Old Monkland
Margaret Nilson, his daughter, aged 13, born Bothwell
Helen McKay, niece, aged 11, scholar, born Bothwell
George Baillie, adopted son, aged 10 months, born Bothwell
(8) Helen appeared on the census of 1881 in the household of Charles Dobbie and Janet Neilson at C Woodside, Hamilton district, Lanarkshire, Scotland. As of 1881, she was also known as Helen Fife.
1881 Census of Hamilton district, Lanarkshire Scotland. C Woodside
Charles Dobbie, head, married, aged 28, vanman, born Lanarkshire Monkland
Janet Dobbie, his wife, married, aged 28, born Lanarkshire Monkland
Charles Dobbie, his son, aged 4, scholar, born Lanarkshire Dalziel
James Dobbie, his son, aged 2, born Lanarkshire Hamilton
Jane C. Dobbie, his daughter, aged 5 months, born Lanarkshire Hamilton
Helen Fife, his mother , widow, aged 64, scholar, born Perthshire Blairgowrie
(9) Helen died of "Bronchitis" at 1:05 a.m. on Sunday, January 27, 1889 at 10 Cadzow Buildings, Hamilton district, Lanarkshire, Scotland, at age 69.
Children of James Neilson are:
a. JEAN/JANE FORSYTH NEILSON, b. 18 Sept 1837, New Monklands, Lanarkshire, Scotland; d. Unknown
b. JAMES3 NEILSON, b. 7 Oct 1839, Greengairs, New Monklands, Lanarkshire, Scotland; d. 29 Jun 1914, Mossend, Bellshill, Lanarkshire, Scotland
c. JOHN4 NEILSON, b. 11 Sep 1841, Airdrie, Lanarkshire, Scotland;, d. Unknown
d. MOSIS NEILSON, b. 3 Oct 1844, New Monklands, Lanarkshire, Scotland; d. 24 Oct 1857, Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland
e. AARON5 NELSON, b. 28 Dec 1845, New Monklands, Lanarkshire, Scotland; d. 26 Jul 1893, Bridgeton, Glasgow, Scotland
f. MARY NEILSON, b. 7 Nov 1847, New Monklands, Lanarkshire, Scotland; d. Unknown
g. HELEN NEILSON, b. 24 Jul 1849, Old Monklands, Lanarkshire, Scotland; d. Unknown
h. ABRAHAM NEILSON, b. circa 1852, Old Monklands, Lanarkshire, Scotland, d. Unknown
i. JANET NEILSON, b. circa 1853, Old Monklands, Lanarkshire, Scotland, m. Charles Dobbie, 6 Sept 1872, d. Unknown
j. MARGARET NEILSON, b. circa 1858, Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland, d. Unknown
k. GEORGE BAILLIE,(adopted) b. circa 1870, d. Unknown
Notes on Mosis Neilson are:
(1) Baptized Sunday, November 3, 1844 at Garvel, New Monkland parish
(2) Moses Neilson, coalminer single died aged 14 on the 24th October 1857 at No 2 <Thankaton> Parish of Bothwell of Consumption. He was buried in Bellshill, Churchyard. His parents were listed as James Neilson, coalminer and Helen Neilson, ms Fyfe. James Neilson made his mark as informant on the 24th October 1857 at Holytown.
Notes on Mary Neilson are:
(1) Baptized Sunday, November 7, 1847 at New Monkland parish
Notes on Helen Neilson are:
(1) Baptized Sunday, November 4, 1849 at Old Monkland parish .
(2) She was a carder doing millwork in 1871.
(3) She appeared on the census of 1871 in the household of James Neilson and Helen Fyfe at 20 Watsonville, Motherwell, Hamilton district, Lanarkshire, Scotland. As of 1871, she was also known as Helen Nilson.
Notes on Abraham Neilson are:
(1) He was a coalminer in 1871.
(2) He appeared on the census of 1871 in the household of James Neilson and Helen Fyfe at 20 Watsonville, Motherwell, Hamilton district, Lanark county, Scotland.
(3) As of 1871, he was also known as Abraham Nilson.
Notes on Janet Neilson are:
(1) She was a millworker trainer in 1871.
(2) She appeared on the census of 1871 in the household of James Neilson and Helen Fyfe at 20 Watsonville, Motherwell, Hamilton district, Lanarkshire, Scotland. As of 1871, she was also known as Janet Nilson.
(3) She and Charles Dobbie appeared on the census of 1881 at C Woodside, Hamilton district, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
1881 Census of Hamilton district, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
C Woodside
Charles Dobbie, head [of house], married, aged 28, vanman, born Lanarkshire Monkland
Janet Dobbie, his wife, married, aged 28, born Lanarkshire Monkland
Charles Dobbie, his son, aged 4, scholar, born Lanarkshire Dalziel
James Dobbie, his son, aged 2, born Lanarkshire Hamilton
Jane C. Dobbie, his daughter, aged 5 months, born Lanarkshire Hamilton
Helen Fife, his mother [sic], widow, [aged] 64, scholar, born Perthshire Blairgowrie
Note on George Baillie are:
(1) He appeared on the census of 1871 in the household of James Neilson and Helen Fyfe at 20 Watsonville, Motherwell, Hamilton district, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
Generation No. 3
3. JAMES3 NEILSON (JAMES1, JAMES2 ) was born 7 October 1839 in Greengairs, New Monklands, and died 29 June 1914 in Mossend, Bellshill, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He married JANET MURIE, 11 July 1862 in Holytown, Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland. She was born between 1844-46, in Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland and died 29 November 1894 in Bellshill, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Notes on James Neilson are:
(1) He appeared on the census of 1851 in the household of James Neilson and Helen Fyfe at Front Street, Village of Coathill, Old Monkland parish, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He was a "iron miner" in 1851, at age 11.
(2) As of 1862, he was also known as James Nilson. He was a coalminer between 1862 and 1871. He lived on July 11, 1862 at Bellshill, Bothwell parish, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
(3) He and Janet Murie appeared on the census of 1871 at McGhee's Land, Bellshill, Bothwell district, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
1871 Census of Bothwell district, Lanark county, Scotland.
McGhee's Land, Bellshill
James Neilson, head of house, aged 32, coalminer, born Bothwell
Janet Neilson, his wife, aged 24, born Bothwell
Helen Neilson, his daughter, aged 6, born Bothwell
Elizabeth Neilson, his daughter, aged 1, born Bothwell
(4) He was informant on sister-in-law’s death certificate, listed as coal miner, Bellshill on the 9th September 1876.
(5) He was a coal carrier in 1877.
(6) He and Janet Murie appeared on the census of April 6, 1891 at McGee Land, Bellshill, Bothwell district, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He was a "Pit Fire Man" on April 6, 1891 at age 51. He was a "Colliery underground fireman" on November 28, 1894 at age 55.
(7) He was a "Colliery Oversman" on July 15, 1898 at age 58. He was a colliery fireman before June 29, 1914.
(8) 1901 Census of Bothwell district, Lanark county, Scotland.
McGee Land, April 6, 1901
James Neilson, Head [of house], married, age 51, Pit Fire Man, employed, born New Monkland, Lanark, 2 rooms with one or more windows
Janet Neilson, wife, married, age 46, born Holytown, Lanark
James Neilson, son, age 14, Ironwork Stock taker, employed, born Bellshill, Lanark
Schedule No. 565
Children of James Neilson are:
a. HELEN NEILSON, b. 11 Nov 1864, Bellshill, Lanarkshire, Scotland, d. Unknown, Canada
b. JANE NEILSON, b. 21 May 1866, Bellshill, Lanarkshire, Scotland, Unknown
c. ELIZABETH NEILSON, b. 10 Dec 1869, New Stevenston, Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland, d. Unknown
d. MARY NEILSON, b. 16 Feb 1872, McGhee's Land, Bellshill, Lanarkshire, Scotland, d. Unknown
e. JAMES6 NEILSON, b. 3 Mar 1877, Bellshill, Lanarkshire, Scotland, d. 10 Jan 1967, Chicago, Illinois, USA
4. JOHN4 NEILSON (JAMES1, JAMES2 ) was born 11 September 1841, Airdrie, Lanarkshire, Scotland and died Unknown. He married ANN PARK 31 December 1863, Cambuslang, Lanarkshire, Scotland, she was born 1848 in Cambuslang, Lanarkshire, Scotland and
Notes on John Neilson are:
(1) Baptized Sunday, May 15, 1842 at Rawyards, New Monkland parish, Lanarkshire.
(2) In the 1881 census John (aged 39) was listed a living at Merry & Cunnigham Row 69, Blantyre, Lanarkshire. He was listed as a coal miner. With him was his wife Ann (aged 33), oldest son Moses (aged 16), Janet (aged 13), Helen (aged 11), Archibald (aged 9), Mary (aged 4) and Ann (aged 1).
(3) Four collieries were owned by Merry and Cunninghame, one in Blantyre, the Auchenwraith, the other in Cambuslang, the Bardykes and two in Motherwell, one in Graigeuk and the other in North Motherwell, from John,s address he most likely worked at the Auchenwraith. The mine founded in 1876 was still being worked in 1896 when John Menzies was manager, with 340 working underground and 148 on the top. Merry and Cunningham one of the largest mining companies in the area built a row of houses on Auchenwraith Road at the top of Craig Street, close to the colliery. The main housing was Merry's <Murray's> Rows, which occupied both sides of the present day Elm Street. From 1870, Main Street, High Blantyre and Glasgow Road in Stonefield were developed to provide shops to service the miners and thus the town expanded.
Children of John Neilson are:
a. MOSES NEILSON, b. 9 Feb 1865, Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland; d. Unknown
b. JANET NEILSON, b. 15 May 1867, Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland; d. Unknown
c. HELEN NEILSON, b. 5 May 1869, Cambuslang, Lanarkshire, Scotland;, d. Unknown
d. ARCHIBALD NEILSON, b. 20 Aug 1871, Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland; d. Unknown
e. MARY NEILSON, b. 29 Nov 1874, Blantyre, Lanarkshire, Scotland; d. Unknown
f. ANN NEILSON, b. 1879, Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland; d. Unknown
g. MAGGIE NEILSON, b. 1880, d. 24 Dec 1948, Blantyre, Lanarkshire, Scotland, m. David Pender, 20 Sep 1901, Blantyre, Lanarkshire, Scotland, d. aft 1948
Notes on Ann Neilson are:
(1) In 1881 census Ann was listed as being aged 1, most likely she was nearly 2 years old and was born in 1879, as Margaret her younger sister was born some time before 20th Sep 1880.
Notes on Margaret Nelson:
(1) Communication for Dr Andrew Semple great grandson of Margaret Pender ms Nelson.
(2) Margaret's Marriage Certificate lists Maggie Nelson as domestic servant aged 21, marrying David Pender, Coal Miner aged 22, on 20th September 1901, after Publication according to the forms of the Christian Brethern. David's address was given as Co-operative building Priestfield, Blantyre and Maggie's as Henderson's Land. David's parents were listed as David Pender, Coal Miner and Mary Pender ms Baxter, Maggie's parents were listed as John Nelson, Coal Miner and Annie Nelson, ms Park. Minister, James Smith, and witnesses Walter B. Pender and Lizzie Nelson.
(3) Margaret's Death Certificate lists, Margaret as married to David Pender, colliery shaftsman, died 24th December 1948, 284 Glasgow Road, Blantyre, aged 67, parents, John Nilson, Coal Miner deceased, and Ann Nilson, ms Park, deceased. Cause of death Hyperpiasis and Hermiplagia. As certified by Arther A Gordon, informant David C Pender.
(4) Death notice in local newspaper: Death of a Well-Known Local Women, the death occurred on Christmas Eve of a well-known local women in the person of Mrs. David Pender. Mrs. Pender who resided at 284 Glasgow Road, had not enjoyed the best of health for some time and her death was not entirely unexpected. Mrs. Pender had a long association with Priory Chapter, No 21, order of the Eastern Star, and Samaria Shrine, No 13, order of the White Shrine, her husband being an official of both these organisations. Deceased, who was 67 years of age, is survived by her husband and a grown-up family. The funeral took place at High Blantyre Cemetery, on Monday and the service at the graveside was conducted by the Rev. A. Frew, of the Livingstone Memorial Church of which Mrs Pender was a member.
5. AARON5 NEILSON (JAMES1, JAMES2) was baptised 28 Dec 1845 in New Monklands, Lanarkshire, Scotland and died 26 July 1893, Bridgeton, Glasgow, Scotland. He married (1) JEMIMA PATERSON, 24 November 1865 in Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire, Scotland. She was born c1836 and died <9th> Sept 1876 at <Brig???> <Mossend>, Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He married (2) ELIZABETH ASHFORD 1877 in Bridgeton, Glasgow, Scotland. She was born c1859, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland and died 17 Apr 1935, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
Notes on Aaron Neilson are:
(1) Aaron is sometimes spelled Aron.
(2) The marriage of Aron was registered in the Parish of Cambusnethan, (25th November 1865,) and carried out at 7 Sneddons Rows, Wishaw, after Banns according to the Forms of the Established Church of Scotland. Aron was listed as a Coal Miner, aged 20, living in Sneddon Rows, and his wife Jemima listed as Housekeeper, aged 25, also living at Sneddon Rows. James's father was also listed as a coal miner and Jemima's father, John Paterson was listed as a Boilermaker, deceased. R. S. Hutton conducted the marriage; James Smellie and Margaret McIntosh were listed as witnesses. Thomas Allan was listed as Registrar.
(3) D & J Sneddon, ranked among the significant coalmasters of the Wishaw area were the owners of Cambusnethan Colliery (near Cambusnethan House) and would have built the Rows to house his workforce. In many of the collieries of the mid-19th Century, wire ropes were now used in the winding gear. However, Sneddon's colliery continued to use the less secure hemp ropes and in 1865 two men were killed when being lowered down a shaft. A cage rope snapped and the men fell to their death eighty feet below. Aaron would have worked at the colliery at this time and would have probably known the dead men and their families. The mine owners abused their workforce in many ways, some as savage wage cuts, fraudulent weighing of hutches at the pit, head and eviction of miners from company houses during strikes and lockouts. However amongst the worst of practise was the truck method of payment, where wages were paid monthly and in some cases every five weeks. Most workers could not manage to budget for this period and had to ask for advances, which were either given as credit slips of in money with interest charges. The credit slips had to be redeemed from company stores and if they used them anywhere else their wages were stopped. Although Sneddon did not keep a company store they benefited from high interest, 'Poundage' of 5% at that time 1/- in every £.
(4) In the 1881 census Aaron (aged 34) (birthplace, Airdrie) was listed as head of household at 246 Nuneaton Street, Barony, Lanarkshire. He was listed as a coal miner. With him was his wife, now Elizabeth (aged 22)(birthplace Kilmarnock, Ayr), Abraham (aged 8) (birthplace, Larkhall), Euphemia (aged 2) (birthplace, Blantyre) and Jane (aged 8 months) (Birthplace, Glasgow). Interestingly Moses Aaron's oldest child was not present.
(5) Aaron was deceased by 1897 when his son Abraham was married to Mary Logan.
(6) Aaron Nelson, coalminer, married 1st to Jemima Paterson or Hamilton and 2nd to Elizabeth <looks like McGuiver, but should be Ashford??> died aged 49 on the 26th July 1893 at 21 John Street, Glasgow of Cardiac <A??>. His parents were listed as James Nelson, colaminer deceased and Helen Nelson, ms Fyfe deceased. Elizabeth Nelson made her mark as informant on the 28th July 1893 at Glasgow.
Notes on Jemima Paterson are:
(1) Jemima Neilson, ms Paterson died aged 40 on the 9th September 1876 at <Brig???>, <Mossend>, District of Bothwell of <illegible, congestion of the lungs. Her parents were listed as John Paterson, boiler maker and boat builder, journeyman deceased and <Janet> Paterson, ms Unknown, deceased. James Neilson, brother-in-law, coal miner of Bellshill was informant on the 11th September 1876 at Bothwell.
Notes on Aaron Nelson and Elizabeth Ashford are:
(1) The marriage of Aaron Nelson (widower indicating Jemima's death) to Elizabeth Ashford took place on the 21st September 1877, at 97 Springfield Road, Glasgow, registered in the District of Bridgeton, Glasgow. Aaron did not sign the certificate, his mark was witnessed by the Minister James Kelly, Minister of Dalmarnock, Church of Scotland. Aaron was listed as a coal miner and his new wife Elizabeth as a Cotton Powerloom Weaver, her mark also witnessed by James Kelly. Aaron was 32 at this time while Elizabeth was only 18. Aaron's parents were given as James Nelson (deceased) and Helen Fyfe, Elizabeth's parents were given as George Ashford, Carpet Weaver, and Euphemia Ashford, (ms McFarlane), George Edwards, and Ellen Neilson were listed as witnesses. The registrar was James Tait.
(2) Elizabeth Nelson, ms Ashford, widow of Aaron Nelson, coal miner died aged 76 on the 17th April 1935 at 133 Dalmarnock Road, Glasgow, usual residence 10 Monteith Place, Glasgow of Cardiac asthenia, myocarditis, senility. Her parents were listed as George Ashford, fish hawker deceased and Euphemia Ashford, ms McFarlane, deceased. Jane Hanlon, daughter of 230 Nuneaton Street, Glasgow was informant on the 18th April 1935 at Glasgow.
Children of Aaron Nelson and Jemima Paterson are:
a. MOSES7 NEILSON, b. 15 Jan 1866, Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire, Scotland; d. Unknown
b. ABRAHAN8 NELSON, b. 26 Sept 1872, Larkhall, Lanarkshire, Scotland; d. 14 Feb 1949, Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Children of Aaron Nelson and Elizabeth Ashford are:
a. EUPHEMIA NELSON, b. c1879, Blantyre, Lanarkshire, Scotland; d. 27 Aug 1954, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
b. JANE NELSON, b. c1880, Glasgow, Scotland; d. Unknown, m. ?? Hanlon
c. AARON NELSON, b 1884, Bridgeton, Glasgow, d. Unknown (not confirmed as yet)
Notes on Euphemia Nelson are:
(1) Euphemia Cowland, ms Nelson married to Frances Cowland, house painter, died aged 75 on the 27th August 1954 at 43 (possibly 13) <Mair> Street, Glasgow of Coronary Thrombosis. Her parents were listed as Aaron Nelson, coalminer deceased and Elizabeth Nelson, ms Ashford, deceased. Frances Cowland, widower registered the death on the 25th August at Glasgow.
Notes on Jane Nelson are:
Jane Hanlon, ms Nelson was informant on mother death certificate, she was living at 230 Nuneaton Street, Glasgow in 1935.
Generation No. 4
6. JAMES6 NEILSON (JAMES3, JAMES2, JAMES1) was born 3 March 1877 in Bellshill, Lanarkshire, Scotland and died 10 January 1967 in S. Loomis, Chicago, Illinois, USA. He married MARGARET COOPER on the 15 July 1898 in Motherwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland. She was born 8 February 1872 in Bexley, Dartford, Kent, England and died 7 November 1953, in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Notes on James and Margaret Neilson are:
(1) Born at 5:00 a.m. at McGhee's Land, Bellshill, Bothwell district, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
(2) He married Margaret Cooper, daughter of David Cooper and Bridget O'Brien, at age 21 at 47 Millar Street, Motherwell, Dalziel district, Lanarkshire, Scotland, "after publication [of banns] according to the Form of the Free Church."
(3) He died of "Cerosis [sic] of the Liver ([duration] 2 yrs.), due to Plasma Cell Myeloma" on Tuesday, January 10, 1967 at Augustana Home for the Aged, 6810 S. Loomis, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, at age 89. He was buried on Thursday, January 12, 1967 at Glen Oak Cemetery, Proviso, Cook County, Illinois.
(4) He appeared on the census of April 6, 1891 in the household of James Neilson and Janet Murie at McGee Land, Bellshill, Bothwell district, Lanarkshire, Scotland, at age 14. He lived on July 15, 1898 at 41 Millar Street, Motherwell, Dalziel district, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
(5) He was a "Engine Fitter" on July 15, 1898 at age 21.
(6) He and Margaret Cooper appeared on the census of 1901 at Windmillhill, Cadzow Place, Motherwell, Dalziel district, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He was a steam engine and electric carriage fitter in 1901.
(7) He was a "Engine Fitter and Turner" in 1905.
(8) The Neilson family sailed on the ship "Grandpriam" (Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland to Montreal, Quebec, Canada) in 1910 then went by train from Montreal, Quebec, Canada to Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.
(9) He was naturalized on November 24, 1916, at age 39, with Margaret Cooper at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.
(10) He and Margaret Cooper lived in 1953 at 7222 S. Emerald Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. He lived between 1961 and 1967 at Augustana Home for the Aged, 6810 S. Loomis, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.
(11) He was ill with cirrhosis of the liver from September 1965 to January 10, 1967 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.
(12) 1901 Census of Dalziel district, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
Windmillhill, Cadzow Place, Motherwell
James Neilson, head [of house], married, aged 24, steam engine and electric carriage fitter, work, born Lanarkshire, Bellshill
Maggie Neilson, his wife, married, aged 29, born England
David C. Neilson, his son, aged 5 months, born Motherwell
Maud Neilson, niece, aged 9, scholar, born England
(13) Fourteenth Census of the United States - 1920
12 January 1920 - Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
Neilson James, head [of household], owns home, mortgaged, male, white, age 42, married, immigrated to US in 1910, naturalized citizen in 1916, can read, can write, born in Scotland, mother tongue Scotch, father born in Scotland, father's mother tongue Scotch, mother born in Scotland, mother's mother tongue Scotch, speaks English, trade Machinist, business Harris Brs., worker.
Neilson Margaret, wife, female, white, age 46, married, immigrated to US in 1910, naturalized citizen in 1916, can read, can write, born in England, mother tongue English, father born in England, father's mother tongue English, mother born in Ireland, mother's mother tongue English, speaks English, trade "None".
Neilson James, son, male, white, age 17, single, immigrated to US in 1910, naturalized citizen in 1916, can read, can write, born in Scotland, mother tongue Scotch, father born in Scotland, father's mother tongue Scotch, mother born in England, mother's mother tongue English, speaks English, trade Ap[prentice]. Mach[inist]., business Beardslee Co., worker.
Neilson John, son, male, white, age 14, single, immigrated to US in 1910, naturalized citizen in 1916, can read, can write, born in Scotland, mother tongue Scotch, father born in Scotland, father's mother tongue Scotch, mother born in England, mother's mother tongue English, speaks English, trade Mail boy, business S[treet] Car., worker.
Neilson Margaret, daughter, female, white, age 12, single, immigrated to US in 1910, naturalized citizen in 1916, has attended school since Sept. 1, 1919, can read, can write, born in Scotland, mother tongue Scotch, father born in Scotland, father's mother tongue Scotch, mother born in England, mother's mother tongue English, speaks English, trade "None".
Sheet 12A, Supervisor's District 1, Enumeration District 267, lines 30-34, 3652 S. Hamilton Avenue, Dwelling #168, Family #479
(14) Residences
· Mecca Flats - between 34th & 35th Streets about 2 or 3 streets east of Michigan Blvd. (rented)
· 109th St. and the C.&E.I. Railroad (a house right next to the tracks) (rented)
· 6644 Halsted St. (an apartment over some stores) (rented)
· 3518 S. Robey St. (now Damen Ave.) (owned)
· 3652 Hamilton St. (3 story - 3 flat apartment) (owned)
· 7222 Emerald Ave. (2 story - 2 flat) (owned)
· 7137 Union Ave. (2 story - 2 flat frame) (owned)
(all in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois)
(15) Will (undated)
Pay all debts.
Travelling expenses for Capt. Ardena Hutchins and Mrs. Major McLean to be paid.
If Col. Tripp leaves city, his expenses to be paid also.
Jack's travelling expenses to be paid.
Bequest of $500 to Vera.
$500 for the Salvation Army, Central Territory, to be allocated by Col. Tripp.
$50 to be given to Col. Tripp after funeral service.
$100 to each of the grandchildren.
Remainder to be divided equally among my three children.
If Jim should die, his money to go to Linda.
If Peggy should die, money to go to three children.
My chair to go to George.
The tape recorder to go to Jack.
The sunlamp to Jim, it he wants it.
Pay for the grave marker - "Jesus Thou Art Everything to Me."
/s/ James Neilson
(16) Obituary
[The War Cry, Saturday, February 18, 1967]
Retired Sergeant-Major James Neilson Promoted to Glory from Chicago
CHICAGO (Temple), Ill. - Funeral services for retired Sergeant-Major James Neilson of the Chicago Englewood Corps were conducted here recently by Colonel Bramwell Tripp, field secretary.
Sergeant-Major Neilson, who would have been 90 years old on March 3, was well-known and respected not only in the Chicago area but throughout the Central Territory. For 30 years, from 1918 to 1948, he had served as sergeant-major of the Englewood Corps. There he had a profound influence on scores of young people who found in 'Ma' and 'Dad' Neilson trusted friends and sensible counsellors.
In recent years, following the promotion to Glory of Mrs. Neilson, the sergeant-major was a familiar figure in the united Friday night meetings at the Temple Corps, where he was almost invariably one of the first to rise to his feet and to witness to the saving and sanctifying power of the Lord in his life.
James Neilson was born in Bellshill, Scotland, on March 3, 1877. There he received his formal schooling and apprenticeship training. He was converted in a Salvation Army meeting there in February 1896, and in April of that year he was enrolled as a soldier and commissioned a local officer.
Coming to the United States in 1910, he continued his Salvation Army service in the Chicago No. 8 Corps and then in the Chicago No. 14 (Englewood) Corps.
Participating in the funeral service were Brigadier George Williams, Englewood Corps officer, who offered prayer; Mrs. Major James MacLean, wife of a former Englewood commanding officer, who sang "Beyond the Sunset" and "Just a Closer Walk with Thee"; and Colonel Tripp.
In his message the field secretary referred to Sergeant-Major Neilson as "my friend" and recounted some of the conversations and prayer times they had shared.
"He had no fear of death," Colonel Tripp declared. "He looked forward to the day when Jesus would open the gate of Heaven and say, 'My son, come in.' "
Basing his message on the first three verses of John 14, Colonel Tripp declared that the person who possesses a quiet heart is one who knows the person, place and presence of God. Such a one, he said, was Sergeant-Major Neilson.
(17) The committal service at Glen Oak Cemetery also was conducted by Colonel Tripp.
(18) On the following Sunday evening a memorial service was held at the Temple Corps. Colonel Tripp piloted the meeting; Brigadier Howard Chesham offered prayer; Colonel C. Stanley Staiger, staff secretary, brought the message; Scripture was read by Mrs. Staiger; and music was provided by Major Ernest Miller, vocal soloist, and the Temple Songsters led by Songster Leader Gordon Bingham. Tributes were paid by Mrs. John Alberts and by Captain C. Ardena Hutchings. Mrs. Alberts and Sergeant-Major Neilson had been soldiers together for some 30 years, and it was at his request that she was chosen to speak. She spoke of his life as a blessing to the corps and emphasized the fact that he had been faithful - faithful in work, in prayer, in attendance at meetings, in teaching a Sunday school class, in visitation and in soul winning. "He loved and served his Master," she affirmed. Captain Hutchings had met Sergeant-Major Neilson at a territorial Bible and leadership institute 10 years ago and had kept up correspondence with him - at first by letter and, when his eyesight failed, by tape recording.
She referred to his keen insight into the Word of God and to his prayer life. He spent four hours every morning praying for friends and loved ones, she said. "Many times when some special blessing came to me, I felt it was because of his prayer." In his message Colonel Staiger spoke of those who are honored by God.
"God honors His servants by dwelling in those who love and serve Him," the colonel stated. "Sergeant-Major Neilson was such a person." He spoke of the "holy influence" emanating from Neilson's life. "His was the voice of abiding experience," he said. Among those present at the funeral and memorial services were three surviving children of Sergeant-Major Neilson: Mrs. Margaret Jobe, James Neilson, and John Neilson.
Children of James Neilson are:
a. JAMES NEILSON, b. 29 Jun 1899, Motherwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland, d. 28 Nov 1899, Motherwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland
b. DAVID COOPER NEILSON, b. 24 Oct 1900, Motherwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland, d. 23 Jan 1902, Motherwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland
c. JAMES NEILSON, b. 8 Dec 1902, Motherwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland, d. 21 Apr 1985, Kenosha, Wisconsin, USA, m. (1) Vera Redgrove, circa 1927, divorced, (2) Linda K Allen, 20 Jun 1962, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
d. JOHN9 COOPER NEILSON, b. 30 May 1905, Motherwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland, d. 30 Jan 1990, Ventura, California, USA
e. MARGARET NEILSON, b. 4 Oct 1907, Motherwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland, d. Unknown, m. George Jobe, 2 May 1931, Chicago , Illinois, USA
f. THOMAS, NEILSON, b. aft 1910, Chicago, Illinois, USA, d. aft 1910 in infancy, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Notes on James Neilson are:
(1) Born 9:55 a.m. Thursday, June 29, 1899 at 322 Windmill Street, Motherwell, Dalziel district, Lanark county, Scotland.
(2) Died of "bronchitis, 6 days [duration], convulsions 1 day [duration]" 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, November 28, 1899 at 322 Windmill Street, Motherwell, Dalziel district, Lanarkshire, Scotland, at age 5 months.
Notes on David Cooper Neilson are:
(1) Born 5:10 a.m. Wednesday, October 24, 1900 at 320 Windmill Street, Motherwell, Dalziel district, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
(2) Died of "croup, 2 days [duration]" 8:40 p.m. Thursday, January 23, 1902 at 322 Windmill Street, Motherwell, Dalziel district, Lanarkshire, Scotland, at age 1¼.
(3) He appeared on the census of 1901 in the household of James Neilson and Margaret Cooper at Windmillhill, Cadzow Place, Motherwell, Dalziel district, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
Notes on James Neilson are:
(1) Obtained a Ph.D.
(2) Born Monday, December 8, 1902 at Motherwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland
(3) Married Vera Redgrove, daughter of Lawrence William Redgrove and Mary Elizabeth (--?--), 1927
(4) He and Vera Redgrove were divorced
(5) Married Linda K. Allen at age 59 Wednesday, June 20, 1962 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma
(6) Died of colon cancer 8:15 p.m. Sunday, April 21, 1985 at 7628-37th Avenue, Kenosha, Kenosha County, Wisconsin, at age 82.
(7) He emigrated with James Neilson and Margaret Cooper in 1910 from Glasgow, Lanark county, Scotland, via Montreal, Quebec, Canada, to Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.,
(8) He was naturalized with James Neilson and Margaret Cooper on November 24, 1916 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, at age 13.
(9) He lived between 1910 and 1932 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.
(10) He and Vera Redgrove lived between 1932 and 1962 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.
(11) He and Linda K. Allen lived between 1962 and 1985 at Kenosha, Kenosha County, Wisconsin.
Notes on Margaret Neilson are;
(1) Born Friday, October 4, 1907 at Motherwell, Lanark county, Scotland
(2) Married George Jobe at age 23 Saturday, May 2, 1931 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; died November, 1984, at Illinois at age 77.
(3) She was also known as Peggy Neilson.
(4) She emigrated with James Neilson and Margaret Cooper in 1910 from Glasgow, Lanark county, Scotland, via Montreal, Quebec, Canada, to Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.,
(5) She was naturalized with James Neilson and Margaret Cooper on November 24, 1916 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, at age 9.
7. MOSES7 NEILSON (AARON5, JAMES2, JAMES1) was born 15 Jan 1866 in Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire, Scotland and died 21 Nov 1937, Blantyre, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He married Margaret Halliday, 28 Oct 1887, Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland. She was born c1867 in Blantyre, Lanarkshire, Scotland and died Unknown.
Notes on Moses Nelson are:
(1) In the 1881 census a Moses Nelson of the correct age (16) and birthplace, Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire, was listed as living at No 42 Sneddon Rows Castlehill Fews, Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire. Listed as a Boarder with John Sneddon as Head of household. This was the same address given during the marriage of his Father Aaron and Mother Jemima in 1865.
(2) Interestingly, Moses in 1881 aged 16 was not living with his father. Moses now a coal miner, himself was living back in Wishaw, in Sneddon's Rows, boarding with the owner John Sneddon. It is fun to speculate that Moses did not get on with his new step-mother of his father did not want his son around his new wife who was closer in age to Moses than his father.
(3) Sneddon's rows were infamous for their squalor and were condemned shortly after Moses moved away. It was said that the stench of open sewage was overpowering. Raw sewage floated in open drains, through the fields and into the river Clyde. By 1910 when Sneddon's rows at Gowkthrapple were 60 years old, the 50 single-ends, were primitive and disgusting. Some of the houses had subsided below the level of the open channels, but were still inhabited long after the colliery had been closed.
(4) In the 1891 Census, Moses age 25, born Wishaw was listed as a Coal-miner living at 43 Low Blantyre Road, Burnbank, Hamilton, with his wife Margaret (aged 24, born Blantyre) and his three children, Margaret (aged 4, born Blantyre), James (aged 3, born Hamilton) and John (aged 1, born Hamilton). 1891 Census
(5) By 1896 Moses was most likely residing at 177 Glasgow Road, Greenfield, as a Moses Neilson, Miner was listed in the 1896-97 Electoral Roll. He was not present in 5th Ward by 1899. He may have moved from the area or be dead by this time.
(6) Moses Nelson, coal miner, widower of Margaret Halliday died aged 71 on the 21St November 1937 at 43 Hardie Street, Blantyre of Chronic bronchitis, myocarditis. His parents were listed as Aaron Nelson, coal hewer and Jemima Nelson, previously Boyd, ms Paterson, deceased. George Nelson, son was informant on the 22nd November 1937 at Blantyre.
Children of Moses Nelson are:
a. MARGARET NELSON, b. c1887, Blantyre, Lanarkshire, Scotland; d. Unknown
b. JAMES NELSON, b. c1888, Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland; d. Unknown
c. JOHN10 NELSON, b. 16 Nov 1889, Greenfield, Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland; d. 15 Feb 1949, Coventry, England, m. Elizabeth Dale Dunlop, 25 Apr 1919, Neilston, Renfrewshire, Scotland
d. George Nelson, b. Unknown and d. Unknown
8. ABRAHAM8 NELSON (AARON5, JAMES2, JAMES1) was born 26 Sept 1872 in Larkhall, Lanarkshire, Scotland and died 14 Feb 1949, Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He married MARY TAYLOR LOGAN 23rd April 1897 Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland. She was born 17 October 1876 in Dalry, Ayrshire, Scotland and died 16 February 1955 in Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
Notes on Abraham Nelson are:
(1) Abraham's birth was registered in the District of Larkhall, copy dated 13 April 1937, M. Moore was listed as assistant registrar. The birth date was given as 26th September 1872 at 1.30am at 6 Muir Street, Larkhall. Abraham's father Aron Neilson was listed as coalminer.
(2) Abraham died 14th February 1949 aged 76, cause of death was listed as Myocarditis 1 year and bronchitis 1 month. Address was given as 12 Glenlee Street, Hamilton with occupation given as Colliery Surface Worker.
Notes on Abraham and Mary Nelson:
(1) Abraham and Mary were married 23rd April 1897 at 24 Dixon Street, Bent, Hamilton, after Banns of the Church of Scotland. Abraham was listed as a Coal Miner and Mary as Housekeeper. Abraham was listed as living at 21 Glebe Street, Hamilton and Mary at the marriage address. By the marriage, both of Abraham's parents, Aaron and Jemima were listed as deceased. Mary's parents were listed as William Logan, a Colliery Fireman, and Euphemia, ms Williamson, (deceased). Andrew?? Robertson, Minister of <?> conducted the marriage; witnessed by Thomas <Turnbull> and James Logan. The marriage was registered in the District of Hamilton, April 27th 1897.
Notes on Mary Taylor Logan:
(1) In the 1881 census Mary aged 4 was living with her family at Lynn Street, Dalry. Her father William, aged 33, born Dalry was listed as an Iron Miner. His wife was listed as Euphemia Logan, age 26, born Motherwell. With them were Mary’s brother, Hugh age 3, born Kilbarchan, Renfrewshire, sister Jane Aitken Logan age 1 born Dalry and cousin Robert Williamson, age 11, born Kilwinning, Ayr.
(2) Mary was born 17th October 1876 at 1.00am at Templand Road, Dalry. Her father William Logan was listed as a coal miner. The birth was registered in the Parish of Dalry, Ayr, 1876, copy dated 11th March 1940, Andrew C. Bryson, Registrar.
(3) Mary died 16th February 1955, at 8.45am at 20 Robertson Street, Hamilton. Cause of death was given as Myocardial Insufficiency as certified by Robert J. G. Aitken. Her father was listed as William Logan, coal hewer, deceased and mother as Euphemia Taylor Williamson, deceased. The informant was Aaron Nelson of 17 Robertson Street, Hamilton. The death was registered in the District of Hamilton, 16th February 1955, Robert Hugh?? Listed as Registrar.
(4) Rachel Nelson, who new Abraham in the early and late 1940s said he was a fine gentleman, always seen out in his bowler hat. He was said to have been a soldier and in the Royal Navy, as well as working in the coalmines, as a hutch mender around 1920. In his later life he had a surface job, which was considered, literally a step up in career. At this time Abraham also became a born again Christian and became a lay preacher at a local brethren hall.
(5) Rachel remembers that Abraham would often go down to Rothsay to stay with his female cousin who ran a boarding house on the front, with her husband.
(6) Abraham and Mary had only two children, Aaron and Jemima, clearly named after Abraham's parents. Mary had had many pregnancies but most were stillborn or miscarriages. Mary moved in with her daughter's family at 20 Robertson Street, Hamilton when Abraham died and she died there on the 16th February 1955. There was considerable family strife as although it was most common for elderly relatives to move in with the oldest daughter's family, Aaron, Mary's son lived alone with his wife only a few doors away across the street. Jemima had five children at this time and little room, yet took her mother in. Aaron's wife was said to have put her foot down and would not allow Aaron's mother to live with them.
(7) Mary's father William Logan, aged 26, iron miner married Mary's mother Euphemia Williamson, aged 21, domestic servant, spinster on the 31st December 1875 at Dalry, after banns according to the forms of the established church of Scotland. William's parents were listed as Hugh Logan, labourer and Jane Logan, ms Aitken. Euphemia's parents were listed as James Williamson, labourer, deceased and Mary Williamson, ms Taylor deceased. Robert <??> minister of Dalry conducted the ceremony, James Archibald and Mary Morris were witnesses. The marriage was registered on the 3rd January 1876 at Dalry.
Children of Abraham Nelson are:
a. AARON11 NELSON, b. 23 Jul 1897, Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland; d. c1979 Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland
b. JEMIMA PATERSON NELSON, b. 14 August 1901, Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland; d. Unknown; m. Charles Purvis Mann, 31 Oct 1922, b. 27 May 1898; d. Unknown
Generation No. 5
9. JOHN9 COOPER NEILSON (JAMES6, JAMES3, JAMES2, JAMES1) was born 30 May 1905 in Motherwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland and died 30 January 1990 in Ventura, California, USA. He married Eunice Maude Flint, 30 April 1926, Chicago, Illinois, USA. She was born Unknown and died Unknown.
Note on John Cooper Neilson are:
(1) Born at 1:45 a.m. on Tuesday, May 30, 1905 at 329 Windmillhill St., Motherwell, Dalziel district, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
(2) He married Eunice Maude Flint, daughter of Ola Nilsson Flint and Blanche Varnes Bell, at age 20 on Friday, April 30, 1926 at Salvation Army No. Fourteen Corps, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.
(3) He died of "Chronic & Recurrent Bronchitis (6 years [duration]), due to Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (years [duration])" on Tuesday, January 30, 1990 at A Ventura Convalescent Hospital, 4020 Loma Vista Road, Ventura, Ventura County, California, at age 84.
(4) He was buried on Saturday, February 3, 1990 at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, Ventura, Ventura County, California. He was reinterred on Wednesday, January 10, 1996 at Hills of Rest Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois.
(5) He emigrated with James Neilson and Margaret Cooper in 1910 from Glasgow, Lanark county, Scotland, via Montreal, Quebec, Canada, to Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.,
(6) He was naturalized with James Neilson and Margaret Cooper on November 24, 1916 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, at age 11.
(7) He lived before January 30, 1990 at A Ventura Convalescent Hospital, 4020 Loma Vista Road, Ventura, Ventura County, California.,
(8) He dropped out of high school after 9th grade to work to help support family. He worked ten hours a day at the plating shop but was fired because he was too young to work.
(9) Technical training
Washburn Trade School (2 years by day)
Lane Tech. High School (1 year nights)
Electrical course at Harrison Tech. High School
(all in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois)
(10) Jobs
June 1919 to September 1919 - Superior Plating Works, Illinois & Wells St., Chicago, Illinois - plater's helper ($16/week)
September 1919 to May 1921 - Chicago Surface Lines [streetcar line], Clark & Division Streets, Chicago, Illinois - mail carrier & filing line clerk ($70 to $90 per month)
May 1921 to June 1923 - Ideal Electric Co., 68th & Halsted, Chicago, Illinois - electrical apprentice - worked in shop (house & power wiring), 2 years apprenticeship ($8 to $20 per week)
June 1923 to September 1923 - Englewood Electric Co., 58th & Halsted, Chicago, Illinois - shop work as electrical apprentice ($30 per week)
September 1923 to February 1927 - New Home Electric Co., 79th & Loomis, Chicago, Illinois - first as an electrical apprentice ($27 per week), then electrician ($66 per week) - house wiring, shop work, and troubleshooting
February 1927 to October 1928 - contracted electrician, working for Hanson Co., South Chicago, Illinois; Beverly Electric Co., 95th & Beverly, Chicago, Illinois; Chatham Co., 75th & Evans, Chicago, Illinois ($71 to $74 per week) - shopwork, housewiring, and troubleshooting
October 1928 to January 1930 - New Home Electric Co. - electrician ($74 per week) - shop work, house wiring, and troubleshooting
January 1930 to June 1930 - odd jobs, no steady work due to the Depression
June 1930 to October 1930 - Paul Raders Tabernacle, Chicago, Illinois - musician ($45 to $50 per week)
October 1930 to April 1931 - unemployed due to the Depression
April 1931 to August 1931 - odd jobs, no steady work due to the Depression
September 1931 to November 1932 - U.S. Engineer Office, Corps of Engineers, Joliet, Illinois - general labour work on construction of retaining walls in the Brandon Road Pool ($1500 per year)
November 1932 to June 1933 - U.S. Engineer Office, Corps of Engineers, Joliet, Illinois - labourer doing general labour ($1560 per year)
July 1933 to April 1942 - U.S. Engineer Office, Corps of Engineers, Lockport, Illinois - Lockman, locking boats ($1560 per year)
April 1942 to May 1942 - U.S. Engineer Office, Corps of Engineers, Lockport, Illinois - Junior Storekeeper ($1620 per year)
May 1942 to 1947 - U.S. Engineer Office, Corps of Engineers, Lockport, Illinois - Electrician and Engineman ($2000 to $2845.44 per year) - maintenance electrician for all electrical equipment, installed new electrical equipment, checked electrically operated machinery
1947? to February 1957? - U.S. Engineer Office, Corps of Engineers, Lockport, Illinois - Lock and Dam Equipment Repairer
February 1957 to December 20, 1963 - Lockmaster, Dresden Island Lock and Dam, U.S. Army Engineer District (Chicago), Morris, Illinois
1960 - Outstanding Federal Employee, Joliet Project Office, U.S. Corps of Engineers
1962 - Outstanding Federal Employee, Joliet Project Office, U.S. Corps of Engineers
February 1962 - Sustained Superior Performance Award for exceptional executive ability in the operation and maintenance of the Dresden Island Lock and Dam, Morris, Illinois ($150 cash award)
(11) Obituary
[The Ventura County (Ca.) Star*Free Press, Ventura, Ventura County, California, Friday, February 2, 1990, page B-8] John C. Neilson, 84, Ventura, died Tuesday in a Ventura convalescent hospital after a long illness. Mr. Neilson was born May 30, 1905, in Motherwell, Scotland, and was a 37-year county resident, coming from Morris, Ill. He was employed by the Army Corps of Engineers for 33 years, retiring as a lockmaster in 1963. He attended Trinity Lutheran Church, Ventura.
He is survived by wife Eunice; daughters Joyce Ragan of Blair, Neb., and Jeanne Shepherd of Rockford, Ill,; son John Neilson of Cherry Hill, N.J.; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Friends may call until 8 tonight at the Ted Mayr Funeral Home, Ventura. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Ventura, with the Revs. John Bergren and John Ragan officiating. Burial will follow in Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, Ventura. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, Ventura.
Children of John Cooper Neilson are:
a. JOYCE NEILSON, b. Unknown, m. John Ragan
b. JEANNE NEILSON, b. Unknown, m. Robert Shepherd
c. JOHN NEILSON, b. Unknown
Notes on Robert (Bob) Shepherd are:
(1) Bob Shepherd researched his family origins and provided most of the information through (JAMES6, JAMES3, JAMES2, JAMES1).
10. JOHN10 NELSON (MOSES7, AARON5, JAMES2, JAMES1) was born 16 November 1889, Buchanans Building, Greenfield, Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland and died 15 February 1949, Coventry, England. He married ELIZABETH DALE DUNLOP, 25 April 1919, Neilston, Renfrewshire, Scotland. She was born c1884 and died Unknown.
Notes on John Nelson are:
(1) John Nelson, was born 16th November 1889 at Bucjanans Building, Greenfield, Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland. His parents were listed as Moses Nelson, Coal Miner and Margaret Nelson, ms Halliday who were married on the 28th October 1887 at Hamilton. Moses was informant on the 1st December 1889 at Hamilton, William McRae was assistant rgistrar.
(2) John Nelson, tinsmith journeyman, bachelor aged 29 married Elizabeth Dale Dunlop, housekeeper, spinster aged 25 on the 25th April 1919 at 11<Wallpark> Cottages, Neilston after banns according to the forms of the United Free Church. John’s parents were listed as Moses Nelson, miner and Margaret Nelson, ms Halliday and Elizabeth’s were Thomas Dunlop, rodman and Elizabeth Dunlop, ms Hunter. The marriage was carried out by John Adam Hunter of Neislton United Free Church and William Nelson and Charlotte Sinclair were witnesses. The marriage was registered on the 28th April 1919 at Neislton, James <Duguid> was registrar.
(3) The family moved to Coventry in 1930s, and worked with at the Humbar car company.
(4) John and Elizabeth had 5 sons. Second son was father of John S Nelson.
(5) John Nelson, aged 59, sheet metal worker at Motor Works died on the 15th February 1949 at 383 Ansty Road, U. D. Cause of death was listed as Aortic Stenosis. Informant was T. D. Nelson, son who was present at death, 383 Ansty Road, Coventry. The death was registered on the 16th February 1949 at Coventry, Barbara M Davies was registrar.
Children of John Nelson are:
a. JOHN NELSON, b. Unknown and d. Unknown, m. Sylvia Yardley
b. THOMAS DUNLOP NELSON, b. 8 Oct 1922, m. Elizabeth Jane Louisa Stewart
c. ADAM NELSON, b. Unknown and d. Unknown, Coventry, m. Ellen Gibney
d. GEORGE NELSON, b. Unknown, m. (1) Barbara and (2) Unknown
e. WILLIAM NELSON, b. Unknown, m. Margaret
Notes on Children of John Nelson are:
(1) Information supplied by John’s grandson, John Stewart Nelson, born 11th Feb 1954
(2) John - The eldest now deceased left a wife Sylvia MS Yardley, Stayed in Coventry until death. They had three daughters Margaret, Valerie and Sheila. More grand children than I can count - none called Nelson Last time we met Margaret was just getting used to being a grandmother.
(3) Thomas Dunlop - My father - Born 8 Oct 1922, Wife Elizabeth Jane Louisa MS Stewart now deceased. Stayed in Coventry until election to national post took him to work in London in 1977. Moved to Harpenden in 1978. several years after retirement moved to present address in Rugby. Children Elizabeth Anne Married name Mason Born 8 March 1952. One daughter Sarah and myself John Stewart Nelson Born 11 Feb 1954. Single
(4) Adam - Now deceased Wife Ellen previous surname Gibney, Stayed in Coventry until death
(5) George - now living in Peterborough with second wife. 2 children from first marriage to Barbara - Lynne and Michael.
(6) William - living in Coventry with wife Margaret. 2 daughters Susan and Hazel
11. AARON11 NELSON (ABRAHAM8, AARON5, JAMES2, JAMES1) was born 23 July 1897 in Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland and died c1979 in Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He married MARY CALLISON 23 April 1920, Blantyre, Lanarkshire, Scotland. She was born 29 May 1898 in Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland and died c1974 in Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
Notes on Aaron Nelson are:
(1) Aaron's birth was registered in District of Hamilton, copy dated 25th July 1960, Robert Hugh??? Registrar. Aaron address was given as 219 Quarry Street, Hamilton.
(2) Aaron and Mary's marriage was registered in the Parish of Blantyre, copy dated 21st October 1948, registrar James Brown. The marriage was carried out in the East United Free Church Manse, Blantyre after Banns, according to the Forms of the United Free Church of Scotland. Aaron was listed as a Colliery Oncostman (mine worker paid by the day ), aged 22, living at 39 Argyle Buildings Hamilton and Mary as a Dressmaker, aged 21, living in Parkview Cottage, Reid Street, Hamilton. Abraham his father was listed as a Colliery Hutch-Mender. James William Callison, Mary's father was listed as a Coal Miner deceased. John Burleigh was listed as Minister and the witnesses were James McIntyre and Kate Callison.
(3) Aaron was said to be a bit of a lady's man and evidence suggests that he had to marry Mary as she was pregnant with Gordon their first child at the marriage. To those who new Mary this information was most amusing as Mary was a very prudish woman. Aaron was a miner was said to have worked in both Greenfield and Udston Pits at one time or another.
(4) He went to Canada for a number of years on his own to try to find work. He was successful and came back for Mary. She would not go with him to Canada and he therefore gave up his plans. He bought a gold watch while in Canada, which was later passed on to his grandson, Gordon. Mary wanted Aaron to stop working in the mines, so decided to live on little or no money for a number of years so that Aaron could become qualified for a desk job. Aaron eventually became a Civil Servant and worked in Montrose Crescent Social Security Office until he retired. His office was famous in the 1960s for their office parties around Christmas time, when all the children of the workforce came together, with all the usual party food and presents.
(5) Mary herself was academically very clever, finishing top of her year at Glenlee Primary School, in Burnbank, Hamilton. Her commemorative medal was passed on to her grandson, Ian Nelson.
Children of Aaron Nelson are:
a. GORDON ABRAHAM NELSON, b. c1921 in Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland; d. 22 Oct 1943, Germany
b. JAMES12 WILLIAM CALLISON Nelson, b. 30 Sept 1926, Udingston, Lanarkshire, Scotland; d. 20 Jun 1993, East Kilbride, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Notes on Gordon Nelson are:
(1) Gordon Abraham Nelson is listed in the Commonwealth War Graves Commission register as having died 3rd August 1942, aged 22. He was listed as a Flight seargent 1341933, Air Gunner, 78 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. He is buried in Hanover War Cemetery, grave reference 3. B. 16. Recorded in the Hall of Honour, Edinburgh.
(2) He was not christened Gordon but was originally named after his grandfather Abraham. However, Abraham hated his biblical name, and was teased by children through most of his life. He asked to change his name and eventually his parents agreed, changing his name to Gordon, after his father's WW 1, wartime regiment retaining Abraham as his middle name
Generation No. 6
12. JAMES12 WILLIAM CALLISON NELSON (AARON11, ABRAHAM8, AARON5, JAMES2, JAMES1) was born 30 September 1926 in Udingston, Lanarkshire and died 20 June 1993 in East Kilbride, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He married RACHEL MACKIE POLLOCK 6 July 1949, Motherwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland. She was born 1928 in Motherwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
Notes on James William Callison Nelson:
(1) James's birth certificate (1926), give address as Lindams Buildings, Udingston, Aaron, James's father was listed as coal miner. Birth was registered in District of Bothwell, 7th October 1926, George Gordon, Registrar.
(2) The Certificate of Proclamation of Banns (27th June 1949) (proclaimed in church,19th and 26th June 1949) for James's marriage to Rachel describes James as a printer living at 17 Robertson Street, Burnbank Hamilton and Rachel as shop assistant of 98 Milburn Street, Motherwell. The Minister of Burnbank was <Keith McWilliam> and Ian B Doyle Certified that the parties were married.
(3) In St. Mary's Motherwell the Banns (14th June 1949) were proclaimed on the 12th June 1949.
(4) The parties were married by Ian B. Doyle. On the marriage certificate (1949), Aaron, James's father was listed as a Clerical Officer National Insurance and Rachel's father as a butcher. The officiating minister was Ian B. Doyle and the witnesses Janet Shanks of Newarthill and James W. Callison of 24 Reid Street, Burnbank.
(5) The marriage was registered in the District of Dalziel, 23rd Jul 1949, R. Frame, Assistant Registrar.
(6) James died aged 66 on 20th Jun 1993 at 1500 hours in Hairmyers Hospital, East Kilbride; cause of death was given as Respiratory Failure, Chronic Obstructive Airways Disease and Peripheral Vascular Disease Smoker (registered medical practitioner, Barbara Miles). Informant was Jams Nelson, of 2 Torranyard Terrace, Hamilton ML3 8XG. Registered in District of Hamilton, Catherine Dickie, Assistant Registrar.
(7) Certificate of Service Details: James W. C. Nelson, trade , apprentice letter press printer. Port Division, Portsmouth, volunteer-date, 25 July 1944 (aged 17), service commenced 30 July 1944. Signed on for present emergency. Description, 5 foot 8 inches, 32 and 3/4 inch chest, eyes blue, mole on base of spine. Official Number P/MX72249
(8) Names of Ship Substantive Rating Dates
Royal Arthur Supplies <Entry Routine>
Duke Supplies 25 Jul 44 - 21 Sep 44
Demetrius Supplies 22 Sep 44 - 3 Dec 44
Victory Supplies 4 Dec 44 - 10 Dec 44
Eaglet (Sefton) Supplies 11 Dec 44 - 20 Mar 45
Sefton Supplies 21 Mar 45 - 5 May 46
Victory Supplies 6 May 46 - 14 Jan 47
Character was rated as very good, signed Captain A G C. Bishop and H. <Stanley>
(9) Decorations: "Victory"-CIV
(10) Certificate for crossing equator, latitude 0o - Longitude 96:E, Good Ship, "Sefton", signed ???H Smith, Nauticus, His Majesty's Scribe and W. D. Russell, Neptunus Rex, Ruler of the Raging Main. Dated 9th October 1945.
(11) Order for Release from Naval Service (Class A), 14 November 1947
(12) James had a Printing Business in Larkhall, the firm had a long history, listed in Larkhall Press and District Advertiser Saturday November 3, 1877, price 1 halfpenny. "William Burns", printer, stationer and bookseller, Raploch Street, Larkhall,, 'Fine Stock of Bilbles, Albums etc.'
(13) Bill Nelson was an intelligent child but did not work hard at school and left almost as soon as he could to take up an apprenticeship in printing. He was a great athlete, winning local mile races.
(14) In the early 60s, Ray and Bill joined Udston Bowling Club. They became keen bowler and eventually Bill became President of the club and for much of his later years was the club secretary. After his death, Hamilton Borough Council sponsored an annual tournament in his honour for his services to the local community.
(15) Obituary in Udston Bowling Club - Centenary Brochure - Udston Bowling Club.pdf
(16) For most of their time in Burnbank Rachel and James lived at 25 Russell Street. The McDade family previously occupied the house where Catherine and Isabella were listed in the 1939-40 Electoral Roll.
Children of James William Callison Nelson are:
a. JAMES13 NELSON, b. 12 Sept 1952, Bellshill, Lanarkshire, Scotland; d. 25 Nov 1996, Callander, Stirlingshire, Scotland
b. IAN NELSON, b. 1957, Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland
c. GORDON14 NELSON, b. 1960, Bellshill, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Notes on James Nelson are:
(1) James was born in Bellshill Maternity Hospital. His Father James usual residence was given as 65 Forrest Street, Motherwell. M. L. Walker was listed as Registrar.
(2) He was baptised in St. Mary's Church, Motherwell on 7th December 1952 by the Rev. B. Doyle (note the hand written note on the back of the birth certificate says James was baptised in 1951).
(3) In the Hamilton Advertiser c1967 'Road to the Isles - By Bike!' James is listed as a member of a group of Scouts who were setting off to cycle 650miles around Scotland raising money for charity. The ex-World Champion boxer Walter McGowan waved them off.
(4) In the Hamilton Advertiser 21st May 1976, James is listed as goalkeeper of the Scottish Amateur League, Division IV winners, Hamilton Academy F. P team. They had won the divisions VII, VI and V in successive years.
Generation No. 7
13. JAMES13 NELSON (JAMES12, AARON11, ABRAHAM8, AARON5, JAMES2, JAMES1) was born 12 Sept 1952 in Bellshill, Lanarkshire, Scotland and died 25 Nov 1996, Callander, Stirlingshire, Scotland. He married NORMA GRACE YOUNG 21 March 1975, Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland. She was born c1952 in Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
Notes on James and Norma Nelson are:
(1) Married in Hillhouse Parish Church, Hamilton, Friday 21st March 1975, at 3.30pm, Norma Grace Young was living at 20 St. Ninian's Road, Hillhouse, Hamilton, Norma's parents were, Norman S. and Nan Young.
(2) James was a active, Scout, and took part with three friends, Roger Dick, Andrew Donaldson, and Donald Paterson, in a sponsored cycle to John 'o' Groats. Ex-world champion boxer, Walter McGowan, waved off, the cycle ride.
(3) Hamilton Advertiser Story 1 - Circa 1967
Ex-world champ Walter McGowan shouted "Go!" yesterday, and four young lads set off to cycle right round Scotland. Fifteen-year-old Rodger Dick, of Russell Street, Hamilton, organised the trip with three pals to raise funds for the homeless. Altogether they hope to cover over 650miles. For each mile logged, they'll receive a shilling for the fund. Rodger and the other lads, Andrew Donaldson (17), James Nelson (15), and Donald Paterson (17), are all members of the 20th Lanarkshire (St. John's Church) Scout Troop. Parents, friends, and neighbours have already guaranteed to donate £100 to the fund. By the time they come home, the boys hope to have doubled this.
(4) Story 2 - Page 42, Friday May 21st 1976
Hamilton academy F.P. Footballers have won a Scottish Amateur League championship… for the fourth successive season. They entered the Scottish League in 1972, and won the Division VII championship at the first attempt. They followed up in successive seasons by winning the Division VI title, then the Division V crown … are now the Division IV accolade. A tremendous achievement of consistency. The players who effected the four-in-a-row are: Back row (l. to r.) - R Howe, M. Milligan, J. Nelson, I. Brownlie, R. Reid, D. Allan and A. Paton. Front row - I. Ferguson, E. Shepka, R. Wiper, W. Gillan (captain), B. McIntyre and A. Barton. Now the Laigh Bent club are on the look-out for fresh talent to maintain the challenge in the stiffer competition.
(5) Death: Evening Times, Glasgow: Suddenly, while hill walking in the Trossachs area on Monday 25th November 1996. James Nelson, dearly loved son of Rachel and the late Bill, dear brother of Iain and Gordon, much loved father of Lesley and dearest partner of Carol. Funeral Service at Daldowie Crematorium on Friday, 29th November at 11.15am (West Chapel) to which all friends are respectively invited.
Children of James Nelson are:
a. LESLEY JANE NELSON, b. 30 Jan 1985, Lanarkshire, Scotland
14. GORDON14 NELSON (JAMES12, AARON11, ABRAHAM8, AARON5, JAMES2, JAMES1) was born 1960 in Bellshill, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He married (1) JOYCE BINGHAM 5 July 1984 in Motherwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland and divorced 28th February 2008, Sale, Cheshire, England. She was born 1961 in Baillieston, Lanarkshire, Scotland and (2) AMANDA JANE LYNE 23 August 2008. She was born 1968, Malvern
Notes on Gordon Nelson are:
(1) Gordon was born in Bellshill Maternity Hospital. His Father James usual residence was given as 25 Russell St., Burnbank, Hamilton. Elizabeth Morrison was listed as Assist. Registrar. He was baptised in Burleigh Memorial Church, Blantyre , 12th June 1960 by the Rev. George Disckson.
(2) He was married to Joyce in Motherwell Registry Office, Gordon was listed as a Research Biochemist, witnesses to the marriage were John (Ian) Nelson and Irene Stott. The marriage was conducted by Ms. M. E. Rollo, Assist. Registrar.
Children of Gordon Nelson are:
a. ALASDAIR15 DAVID NELSON, b. 1991, Manchester, England
Generation No. 8
15. ALASDAIR15 DAVID NELSON (Gordon14, JAMES12, AARON11, ABRAHAM8, AARON5, JAMES2, JAMES1) was born 1991 in Manchester, England.
Miscellaneous Infomation
Neilson/Nelson in the IGI
1. MOSES NEILSON, Christening: 18 APR 1756 Associate Session, Balfron, Stirling, Scotland, Parents: Father: JAMES NEILSON, Mother: JANET BUCHANAN
2. MOSES NEILSON, Male, Christening: 09 OCT 1757 Kippen, Stirling, Scotland, Parents: Father: JOHN NEILSON, Mother: JEAN MCLEW
3. MOSES NEILSON, Male, Birth: 1765 Of Killearn Parish, Stirling, Scotland Parents: Father: NEILSON
4. Moses Nelson, Male, Birth: About 1767 Of Fintray, Stirling, Scotland, Marriages: Spouse: Elizabeth Brown
5. Moses Nelson , Male, Other Event(s): Other: 1773 Furtry, Stirling, Scotland
6. Moses Nelson, Male, Other Event(s): Other: 1773 Fintray, Stirling, Scotland
7. Moses Neilson, Male, Birth: About 1784, Scotland>
8. MOSES NEILSON, Male, Marriages: Spouse: ISOBLE BROUN, Marriage: 03 JAN 1784 Baldernock, Stirling, Scotland
9. MOSES NEILSON, Male, Marriages: Spouse: ISOBEL BROWN, Marriage: 03 JAN 1784 Killearn, Stirling, Scotland
10. MOSES NEILSON, Male, Marriages: Spouse: ISOBEL ELIZABETH BROWN, Marriage: About 1786 Of, Fintry, Stirling, Scotland
11. Moses Neilson, Male, Birth: About 1810 Of, Mearns, Renfrew, Scotland, Marriages: Spouse: Isabell Rennie
12. Moses Neilson, Male, Birth: About 1810 Of, Mearns, Renfrew, Scotland
13. MOSES NEILSON, Male, Christening: 24 NOV 1814 Campsie, Stirling, Scotland, Parents: Father: JOHN NEILSON, Mother: GRIZAL WHITEHEAD
14. Moses Nielson, Male, Christening: 07 MAY 1820 Barony, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland, Parents: Father: James Nielson OR Neilson, Mother: Mary Stewart
15. James Nielson OR Neilson, Male, Birth: About 1773 Of, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland, Marriages: Spouse: Mary Stewart
16. Mary Stewart, Female, Birth: About 1777 Of, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland, Marriages: Spouse: James Nielson OR Neilson
17. James Nielson, Male, Birth: About 1788 Of, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland, Marriages: Spouse: Mary Stewart
18. Mary Stewart, Female, Birth: About 1792 Of, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland, Marriages: Spouse: James Nielson
19. MOSES NEILSON, Male, Christening: 29 MAY 1825 Campsie, Stirling, Scotland, Parents: Father: WILLIAM NEILSON, Mother: JANET SLOSS
20. MOSES NELSON, Male, Christening: 22 OCT 1826 Campsie, Stirling, Scotland, Parents: Father: JAMES NELSON, Mother: PHILLIS WATSON
21. MOSES NEILSON, Male, Christening: 18 APR 1756 Associate Session, Balfron, Stirling, Scotland, Parents: Father: JAMES NEILSON, Mother: JANET BUCHANAN
22. MOSES NEILSON, Male, Christening: 09 OCT 1757 Kippen, Stirling, Scotland, Parents: Father: JOHN NEILSON, Mother: JEAN MCLEW
23. MOSES NELSON, Male, Marriages: Spouse: ISABELLA RENNIE, Marriage: 28 OCT 1836 Falkirk, Stirling, Scotland
24. MOSES NEILSON, Male Marriages: Spouse: ISABELLA RENNIE, Marriage: 28 OCT 1836 Mearns, Renfrew, Scotland
25. Moses Nielson, Male Birth: 03 OCT 1843 Gavil, New Monkland, Lanark, Scotland, Parents: Father: James Nielson, Mother: Helen Fyfe
26. James Nielson, Male, Birth: About 1813 Of, New Monkland, Lanark, Scotland, Marriages: Spouse: Helen Fyfe Banns: NOV 1838 New Monkland, Lanark, Scotland
27. Helen Fyfe, Female, Birth: About 1817 Of, New Monkland, Lanark, Scotland, Marriages: Spouse: James Nielson, Banns: NOV 1838 New Monkland, Lanark, Scotland
28. MOSES NEILSON, Male, Birth: 1850 Nigg, Kincardine, Scotland, Parents: Father: JOHN NEILSON, Mother: ELIZABETH WOOD
29. MOSES NEILSON, Male, Marriages: Spouse: ELIZABETH STOBBERFIELD GALBRAITH, Marriage: 04 AUG 1854 Renfrew, Renfrew, Scotland
30. MOSES NEILSON, Male, Marriages: Spouse: ELIZABETH STUBERFIELD GALBRAITH, Marriage: 23 AUG 1854 Dunoon And Kilmun, Argyll, Scotland
31. MOSES NEILSON, Male, Marriages: Spouse: JANE ANN MUNRO, Marriage: 08 APR 1859 High Church, Paisley, Renfrew, Scotland
32. MOSES NEILSON, Male, Birth: 19 FEB 1865 Bothwell, Lanark, Scotland, Parents: Father: JOHN NEILSON, Mother: ANN PARK
33. MOSES NEILSON, Male, Birth: 15 JAN 1866 Cambusnethan, Lanark, Scotland, Parents: Father: ARON NEILSON, Mother: JEMIMA PATERSON
34. MOSES NEILSON, Male, Birth: 22 MAR 1869 Tradeston, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland, Parents: Father: ANDREW NEILSON, Mother: MARY DUNCAN
35. MOSES NEILSON, Male, Birth: 15 JUN 1869 Hutchesontown, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland, Parents: Father: JOHN NEILSON, Mother: ISABELLA PRITCHARD
36. MOSES NELSON, Male, Birth: 12 MAR 1869 Govan, Lanark, Scotland, Parents: Father: MOSES NELSON, Mother: JANE MCFADDAN
37. MOSES NEILSON, Male, Birth: 08 NOV 1872 Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, Parents: Father: MOSES NEILSON, Mother: JANE ANN MUNROE
38. MOSES NEILSON, Male, Marriages: Spouse: ISABELLA MELVILLE, Marriage: 07 MAR 1873 High Church, Paisley, Renfrew, Scotland
39. MOSES NEILSON, Male, Birth: 13 JUN 1874 Tradeston, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland, Parents: Father: MOSES NEILSON, Mother: ISABELLA MELVILLE
40. MOSES NEILSON, Male, Marriages: Spouse: MARGARET DAWSON, Marriage: 04 OCT 1875 Nigg, Kincardine, Scotland
41. William Neilson, Male, Birth: 04 SEP 1807 Barony, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland, Parents: Father: James Nielson, Mother: Mary Stewart
42. WILLIAM NEILSON, Male, Birth: 16 MAY 1859 Eastwood, Renfrew, Scotland, Parents: Father: JAMES NEILSON, Mother: MARY STEWART
43. JAMES NEILSON, Male, Birth: 28 AUG 1863 Eastwood, Renfrew, Scotland, Parents: Father: JAMES NEILSON, Mother: MARY STEWART
44. James Neilson, Male, Birth: 21 DEC 1810 Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland, Parents: Father: James Nielson, Mother: Mary Stewart
45. James Neilson, Male, Birth: 24 JUL 1809 Barony, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland, Parents: Father: James Nielson OR Neilson, Mother: Mary Stewart
46. Janet Nielson, Female, Birth: 26 NOV 1805 Barony, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland, Parents: Father: James Nielson, Mother: Mary Stewart
47. JANET NIELSON, Female, Birth: 26 NOV 1805, Christening: 05 JAN 1806 Barony, Lanark, Scotland , Parents: Father: JAMES NIELSON, Mother: MARY STEWART
48. JAMES NEILSON, Male, Marriages: Spouse: MARY STUART, Marriage: 04 FEB 1853 Low Church, Paisley, Renfrew, Scotland, Husband Age at Marriage: 25, Wife Age at Marriage: 22
49. James Neilson, Male, Birth: 31 JUL 1773 Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland, Parents: Father: James Neilson , Mother: Janet McCulloch
50. Janet McCulloch, Female, Birth: About 1747 Of, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland, Marriages: Spouse: James Neilson
51. James Neilson, Male, Birth: About 1743 Of, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland, Marriages: Spouse: Janet McCulloch
52. James Neilson, Male, Birth: 24 NOV 1769 Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland, Christening: 25 NOV 1769 Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland, Parents: Father: James Neilson, Mother: Janet McCulloch
53. JAMES NEILSON, Male, Christening: 17 APR 1773 Balfron, Stirling, Scotland, Parents: Father: PETER NEILSON, Mother: JANET PARLAN
54. James Neilson, Male, Birth: 06 JUN 1775 Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland, Christening: 08 JUN 1775 Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland, Parents: Father: John Neilson, Mother: Janet Lennox
55. William Neilson, Male, Birth: About 1753 of, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland, Marriages: Spouse: Janet Dunn, Marriage: 01 FEB 1778 Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland
56. James Nielson, Male, Birth: About 1813 Of, New Monkland, Lanark, Scotland, Marriages: Spouse: Helen Fyfe, Marriage: 1838
57. Husband James Nielson, Birth: About 1813 Of, New Monkland, Lanark, Scotland, Wife Helen Fyfe, Birth: About 1817 Of, New Monkland, Lanark, Scotland, Children: 1. Jane Forsyth Nielson, Female, Birth: SEP 1838 Rawyards, New Monkland, Lanark, Scotland , 2. James Nielson, Male, Birth: 07 OCT 1839 Greengairs, New Monkland, Lanark, Scotland, 3. John Nielson, Male, Birth: 11 SEP 1841, Rawyards, New Monkland, Lanark, Scotland, 4. Moses Nielson, Male, Birth: 03 OCT 1843 Gavil, New Monkland, Lanark, Scotland, 5. Aaron Nielson, Male, Birth: 15 NOV 1845 Gavil, New Monkland, Lanark, Scotland, 6. Mary Nielson, Female, Birth: 19 SEP 1847 Darngavil, New Monkland, Lanark, Scotland
Electoral Roll
Hamilton (only years detailed and in general only the 5th Ward was searched)
1896-97
3481 Moses Neilson, Greenfield, Miner, Tenant, 177 Glasgow Road (not listed in 1899-1900 Electoral Roll)
1904-05
4144 Abraham Nelson, Miner, tenant 6 Gladstone Street
1939
Aaron, Abraham, Mary and Mary Nelson, 17 Robertson Street
1939-40
Mary and Aaron Nelson, 17 Robertson Street
1945-46
Abraham and Mary L. Nelson, 12 Glenlee Street
Mary and Aaron Nelson, 17 Robertson Street
Jemima, Mary L and Charles M Purvis
1951-52
Mary and Aaron Nelson, 17 Robertson Street
Charles, Jemima and Margaret Purvis, 20 Robertson Street
1960-61
Charles and Winifred Purvis, 1 Robertson Street
Aaron and Mary Nelson, 17 Robertson Street
Charles, Jemima and Violet Purvis, 20 Robertson Street
James and Rachel Nelson, 25 Russell Street
1970-71
Charles and Jemima Purvis, 26 Ann Street
Mary and Aaron Nelson, 17 Robertson Street
Charles and Winifred Purvis, 1 Robertson Street
James and Rachel Nelson, 25 Russell Street
