Hugh Williamson (abt. 1800 - 1877)

Born about 22 May 1800 in Bredbury, Cheshire, England

Ancestors

Husband of Mary (Hunt) Williamson — married 20 Mar 1821 in Bredbury, Cheshire, England

Husband of Ann (Barber) Williamson — married 12 Feb 1852 in Manchester Cathedral, Manchester, Lancashire, England

Husband of Ellen Heaton — married Mar 1867 in Stockport, Cheshire, England

Descendants

Died 13 Jan 1877 at about age 76 in Barrack Hill, Bredbury, Cheshire, England

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Biography

It is suggested that Hugh was born on 22 May 1800 in Bredbury, Cheshire, England, however there has been no documentary evidence to the fact found so far. He was the son of Sidebotham Williamson and Elizabeth Hyde.^[1][2][3][4]. He was baptised at St Chad's Romiley, Cheshire, on 26 June 1803^[5] and he passed away in 1877.^[6]

In December 1817 the Stockport Sundays School attendance records show that Huge attended a residential in Stockport.^[7]

When Hugh was 20 he married Mary Hunt on 20 March 1821 in Bredbury, Cheshire, England.^[8] The couple had one child: William Williamson.

In the 1841 census Hugh (age 41) was living in Bredbury, Stockport, Cheshire, England.^[1]

In the 1851 census Hugh (age about 50) was living in Bredbury, Cheshire, England. Relation to Head of House: Head.^[2]

When Hugh was 51 he married Ann Barber on 12 February 1852 in Manchester, St Mary, St Denys and St George, Lancashire, England.^[9]

In the 1861 census Hugh (age 60) was living in Bredbury, Cheshire, England.^[3]

When Hugh was 66 he married Ellen Heaton in March 1867 in Stockport, Cheshire, England.^[10][11][12]

In the 1871 census Hugh (age 70) was living in Bredbury, Cheshire, England.^[4]

Hugh died at the age of 76 on 15 January 1877 in Barrack Hill, Bredbury, Stockport, Cheshire, England.^{[13][6][14][15]}

Hugh was buried after 15 January 1877 in the Hatherlow Congregational Chapel, Bredbury.^[14]

Probate: 14 March 1877 in Chester, Cheshire, England.^[15]

Research Notes

• No source has been discovered so far for the date of birth record outlined in the Notes from original import; there are a number of Ancestry trees that quote 22 May 1800 but I have been unable to discover the origin of that date. Due to this I have marked the date of birth as uncertain.

• Baptism at St Chad, Romily Cheshire, England, Parish Registers, 1538-1909: Church of England. Record Office, Chester, England. Hugh Williamson, son of Sidebottom Williamson and Betty Williamson, baptised 26 June 1803 at Romiley St Chad, Cheshire, England.^[5]

• England, Cheshire, School Records, 1796-1950 Hugh Williamson, child of Sidelofham Williamson, attended Stockport Sunday School, Cheshire, England Dec 1817, Dec 1817^[7]

• Hugh Williamson took Mary Hunt as his wife on 20 March 1821 in Stockport, Cheshire, England^[8]

• 1841 England Census.^[1]

^† Occupation on census form is smudged such that Joiner looks like Farmer, but the occupation is backed up by Mariage certificate of son, William.

• 1851 England and Wales Census.^[2]

• Marriage: Hugh Williamson took Ann Barber as their partner on 12 February 1852 in Manchester, St Mary, St Denys and St George. Father's name: Sidebotham Williamson; Spouce's Father's Name: John Barber^[9]

• 1861 England and Wales Census.^[3]

• March 1867 Marriage to Ellen Heaton.^[10]

• GRO marriage entry at Q1 1867 for Hugh Williamson. Registered in the district of STOCKPORT in Volume 08A on Page 83^[11]
• GRO marriage entry at Q1 1867 for Ellen Heaton. Registered in the district of STOCKPORT in Volume 08A on Page 83^[12]

• 1871 England and Wales Census.^[4]

• GRO death entry at Q1 1877 for Hugh Williamson, aged 76 at death. Registered in the district of STOCKPORT in Volume 08A on Page 6^[13]

• Family Search record for death of Hugh Williamson in 1877^[6]

• Cheshire Family History Society, North Cheshire Memorial Inscriptions.Hugh Williamson, born 1801 and died Jan 1877 at the age of 76, was buried in 1877 at Congregational Chapel, Hatherlow, Cheshire, England^[14]

The microfiche of the memorial inscription at Hatherlow Chapel, Bredbury shows that Hugh was buried in the same grave as his parents Sidebotham and Betty Hyde. Inscription reads:

In memory of Sidebotham Williamson of Greenhead Bredbury who departed this life December 25th 1847 aged 84,

also Betty his wife who departed this life August 14th 1836 aged 64 years.

Also Hugh Williamson of Barrack Hill Bredbury who departed this life January 15th 1877 in his 77th year

• Probate record for Hugh Williamson^[15]

Notes from original import

(Editted/Deleted as profile above is developed.)

Census 1881.

• Bredbury district23 page 10.

(53) Barrack Hill.

• May be a match from family search. (I have been unable to find this record.)
  

I also found a Sidebotham Williamson age 75 in the same area [Bredbury]. Close to Hugh's family there was a family of John Collins 55, wife Susan 50 and their children Betty 20, Sidebotham 20?, John 15, Susan 12 and Samuel 10. Could Susan (age 50) be Hughs sister? William would be about 11 in 1841 and some names seem to recur. There was also a family for William Williamson nearby with a Betty, Samuel and others and in Hatherlow. I found a Joseph Williamson and a John Williamson (a hatter) although he was older (68). There was also a John Sidebotham 25 and family. It seems probable they are related, but I don't know how. Gives us some names to chase. I have oredered (27-06-2002) some wills for Thomas Clayton 1885 Greave Fold Romily (martha's Grandfather?), John Clayton 1809 Top o'th Hill, Romily (Thomas father?) and for William Lowe 1883, of Marple once of Hadfield, a hatter. May be shots in the dark but could get lucky. On William and Louisa's marriage, William Lowe is listed as a hatter. Cheers Trish.

1891 census.

bredbury, district24, page4.

In School Road which joines Hatherlow Road is a wheelwright and joiner (William Torr and Jospeh Torr), possibly worked with Hugh Williamson or his son William Williamson. William is only a few houses along from them in Hatherlow.

No Williamsons living on Barrack Hill Road in 1891.

I think it's probable that Hugh's son Jesse on 1851 census is the same person as son Josiah on the 1861. (Doubtful due to difference in ages.)

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2} 1841 Census: 1841 England, Wales & Scotland Census; Hugh Williamson, Age: 45, Est. Birth Date: 1796; Where born: Cheshire; Gender: Male. Source: Civil Parish: ; Class: HO107; Book: 5; Piece: 108; Folio: 5; Page: 5. Find My Past
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2} 1851 Census: England and Wales Census, 1851; Hugh Williamson, Age: 42; Where born: Bredbury, Cheshire; Occupation: Joiner; Marital status: Widower. Source: Civil Parish: Bredbury; Class: HO107; Piece: 2154; Folio: 241; Page: 7. FamilySearch
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1 3.2} 1861 Census: England and Wales Census, 1861; Hugh Williamson, Age: 60; Where born: Bredbury, Cheshire; Occupation: Carpenter; Marital status: Married. Source: Civil Parish: Bredbury; Class: RG09; Piece: 2559; Folio: 56; Page: 26. FamilySearch
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1 4.2} 1871 Census: England and Wales Census, 1871; Hugh Williamson, Age: 70; Where born: Bredbury, Cheshire; Occupation: Wheelwright; Marital status: Married. Source: Civil Parish: Bredbury; Class: RG10; Piece: 3653; Folio: 119; Page: 30. FamilySearch
5. ↑ ^{5.0 5.1} Baptism: "England, Cheshire Parish Registers, 1538-2000," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F73L-V3G : 21 July 2017), Hugh Williamson, 26 Jun 1803, Christening; citing p 62, St Chad, Romiley, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 2,147,234. Ancestry uk Record 61760 #1420989
6. ↑ ^{6.0 6.1 6.2} Death: "England and Wales Death Registration Index 1837-2007," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2JKF-5JH : 31 December 2014), Hugh Williamson, 1877; from "England & Wales Deaths, 1837-2006," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing Death, Stockport, Cheshire, England, General Register Office, Southport, England.
7. ↑ ^{7.0 7.1} Education: England, Cheshire, School Records, 1796-1950 Hugh Williamson, child of Sidelofham Williamson, attended Stockport Sunday School, Cheshire, England Dec 1817, Dec 1817
8. ↑ ^{8.0 8.1} Marriage: Cheshire, England, Select Bishop's Transcripts, 1576-1933; Name: Hugh Williamson; Gender: Male; Spouse: Mary Hunt; Marriage Date: 20 March 1821; Marriage Place: Stockport, Cheshire, England; FHL Film Number: 1751718 Ancestry uk Record 60496 #2493420
9. ↑ ^{9.0 9.1} Manchester, England, Marriages and Banns, 1754-1930 (Cathedral); Name: Hugh Williamson; Spouse: Ann Barber; Marriage Date: 12 February 1852; Marriage Place: Manchester, St Mary, St Denys and St George Ancestry uk Record 2967 #272616
10. ↑ ^{10.0 10.1} Marriage: FreeBMD Huge Williamson and Ellen Heaton GRO reference: March 1867, District: Stockport, Volume: 8a, Page: 83 (accessed 24 April 2021)
11. ↑ ^{11.0 11.1} General Registry Office Marriage entry. Name: WILLIAMSON, Hugh; GRO reference: 1867 M Quarter in Volume 08A Page 83 Ancestry uk Record 8913 #31709715
12. ↑ ^{12.0 12.1} General Registry Office Marriage entry. Name: HEATON, Ellen; GRO reference: 1867 M Quarter in Volume 08A Page 83 Ancestry uk Record 8913 #13329724
13. ↑ ^{13.0 13.1} Death: General Registry Office Death entry. Name: WILLIAMSON, Hugh; Age at Death: 76; GRO reference: 1877 M Quarter in STOCKPORT Volume 08A Page 6 FindMyPast
14. ↑ ^{14.0 14.1 14.2} Memorial: North Cheshire Memorial Inscriptions. ⓒCheshire Family History Society. Name: WILLIAMSON, Hugh; Born: 1801; Died: Jan 1877; Age at Death: 76; Buried in 1877 at Congregational Chapel, Hatherlow, Cheshire, England; Archive fiche no: 29; Grave number: 114; OS grid ref: SJ=935 905; FindMyPast
15. ↑ ^{15.0 15.1 15.2} Probate: Principal Probate Registry. Calendar of the Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration made in the Probate Registries of the High Court of Justice in England. London, England; Hugh Williamson; Death Date: 13 January 1877; Death Place: Cheshire, England; Probate Date: 14 March 1877; Probate Registry: Cheshire. Ancestry uk Record 1904 #2744520