Elizabeth Collingwood (Wilson) Perfect (1862 - 1921)

Born 24 Apr 1862 in North Wynd, Dalkeith, Edinburghshire, Scotland

Ancestors

Wife of John Anderson — married 22 Sep 1882 in 3 St John Street, Edinburgh, Scotland

Wife of Henry James Perfect — married 14 Jun 1910 in St James Church, Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland

Died 1 Jul 1921 at age 59 in Royal Infirmary, Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, Scotland

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Biography

Elizabeth Collingwood Wilson the 7th child and 3rd daughter of Joseph Wilson (1819 - 1906) and Christian (Christina) Penman (1828 - 1875), was born on Thursday, 24th April 1862 at Dalkeith, Edinburghshire, Scotland. Elizabeth was the sister of:

• Thomas Wilson, (b1851)
• James Penman Wilson, (b1853)
• Joseph Collingwood Wilson, (1854 - 1926)
• John Penman Wilson, (1857 - 1858)
• Christina Muir Wilson, (1858 - 1859)
• Jane Wilson, (1861 - 1861)
• John Adams Wilson, (1864 - 1865)
• Jessie Penman Wilson, (1866 - 1943)
• Jane Collingwood Wilson, (1868 - 1933)

Elizabeth had 2 half siblings from her father Joseph's previous marriage to Jane Connor:

• Robert Wilson, (1845 - 1860);
• Helen Mary Wilson, (1848 - 1936);

Elizabeth was married twice.

Elizabeth married John Anderson (1853 - 1909), in 1882 at 3 St John Street, Edinburgh, Scotland.

Elizabeth married her 2nd husband Henry James Perfect (1863 - 1941), in 1910 at Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland.

Elizabeth's occupations during her lifetime were general servant and domestic servant.

Elizabeth Collingwood Wilson died on Friday, 1st July 1921, at Royal Infirmary, Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, Scotland. The cause of death given as illness

Timeline

1862 - Elizabeth's Birth: North Wynd, Dalkeith, Edinburghshire, Scotland ^[1]

Elizabeth Collingwood Wilson was born on Thursday, 24th April 1862 the 7th child and 3rd daughter of baker Joseph Wilson and Christian Penman's 10 children. Elizabeth's birth was registered by her father Joseph Wilson with the Dalkeith registrar on the 9th May.

1864 - Birth of Brother: North Wynd, Dalkeith, Edinburghshire, Scotland (Aged 2 years) ^[2]

Elizabeth's younger brother John Adams Wilson was born on Friday, 12th August 1864. John's birth was registered by his father Joseph Wilson. Father Joseph Wilson was employed as a baker.

1865 - Death of Brother: North Wynd, Dalkeith, Edinburghshire, Scotland (Aged 2 years) ^[3]

Elizabeth's brother John Adams Wilson died on Sunday, 16th April 1865 at at the age of 8 months from diptheria. John's death was reported by his father Joseph Wilson a baker , who was present at time of death, on 24th April at Dalkeith.

1866 - Birth of Sister: North Wynd, Dalkeith, Edinburghshire, Scotland (Aged 3 years) ^[4]

Elizabeth's younger sister Jessie Penman Wilson was born on Thursday, 29th March 1866. Jessie's birth was registered by her father Joseph Wilson. Father Joseph Wilson was employed as a baker.

1868 - Birth of Sister: Miller's Close, Dalkeith, Midlothian, Scotland (Aged 6 years) ^[5]

Elizabeth's younger sister Jane Collingwood Wilson was born on Sunday, 12th July 1868. Jane's birth was registered by her father Joseph Wilson. Father Joseph Wilson was employed as a baker.

• The Midlothian OS Name Book 1852-53(1) describes Miller's Close as: [Situation] Leaving the N. [North] West Side of High Street. A close on the N. [North] side of High St consisting of a few houses 3 Stories high occupd. [occupied] by working people. (1) scotlandplaces.gov.uk - Ordnance Survey Name Books Midlothian OS Name Books, 1852-1853 Midlothian, volume 70 OS1/11/70/20.

1871 - Census: Miller's Close, Dalkeith, Midlothian, Scotland (Aged 8 years) ^[6]

When the census was taken on Sunday, 2nd April 1871 Elizabeth, attending school, was living with her father Joseph Wilson, aged 52, a baker (foreman) and her mother Christina Wilson, aged 42. Other family members living in the household were:

• brother Thomas Wilson (aged 20) , a smith
• brother Joseph C Wilson (aged 16) , a brush maker
• sister Jessie P Wilson (aged 5) , at school
• sister Jane C Wilson (aged 2)
• niece Jane H Wilson(aged 5) , at school

The household accomodation consisted of 2 room(s) with windows.

• Jane H Wilson is the illegitimate daughter of Helen Mary Wilson, who at the time of the 1871 Census is living in Govan with husband William Saunders. Helen appears to have abandoned her daughter to her parents.

1875 - Death of Mother: Newmills Road, Dalkeith, Midlothian, Scotland (Aged 12 years) ^[7]

Elizabeth's mother Christian Penman died on Tuesday, 23rd March 1875 at at the age of 46 from typhus fever. When Christina, married to Joseph Wilson, journeyman baker died her usual residence was 178 High Street Dalkeith. Christina's death was reported by son James Wilson , of 178 High Street, Dalkieth, on March 23rd at Dalkeith.

1876 - Marriage of Brother: Gartocharn, Kilmarnock, Dunbartonshire, Scotland (Aged 14 years) ^[8]

Elizabeth's brother Thomas Wilson married 25 year old Jane McLaren, a spinster and domestic servant of Gartocharn, Kilmarnock on Monday, 26th June 1876 after banns according to the forms of the Established Church of Scotland. Jane was the daughter of Robert McLaren, shoemaker, and Christina McLaren(nee Carmichael). When Thomas married he was living at 207 Main Street, Bonhill and his occupation was blacksmith. The marriage was registered on 26th June at Kilmarnock. Witnesses were William Stevenson and Mary McLaren.

1878 - Marriage of Brother: Yetholm, Roxburghshire, Scotland (Aged 16 years) ^[9]

Elizabeth's brother James Penman Wilson married 26 year old Jane Lamb, a spinster and domestic servant of Yetholm on Thursday, 21st November 1878 after banns according to the forms of the Established Church of Scotland. Jane was the daughter of Alexander Lamb, agricultural labourer, and Jane Lamb(nee Cockburn). When James married his occupation was baker (journeyman). The marriage was registered on 30th December at Yetholm. Witnesses were William Wilson and Mary Lamb.

1881 - Census: High Street, Penicuik, Midlothian, Scotland (Aged 18 years) ^[10]

When the census was taken on Sunday, 3rd April 1881 was a live in general servant in the household of Jane Symington. Other members of Jane Symington's family living in the household were:

• son James Symington, aged 26, a merchant
• daughter Jane Symington, aged 25
• daughter Henrietta Symington, aged 21
• son William Symington, aged 15, at school
• son Charles HT Symington, aged 13, at school

The household also also consisted of :

• visitor James Lindsay, aged 19, a clerk

• James Symington employs 3 men.

1882 - Marriage: 3 St John Street, Edinburgh, Scotland (Aged 20 years) ^[11]

Elizabeth married 28 year old John Anderson, a bachelor and private, Royal Marines of 84 Canongate on Friday, 22nd September 1882 after banns according to the forms of the Church of Scotland. John was the son of John Anderson, brass finisher, and Ann Anderson(nee Somerville). When Elizabeth married she was living at 84 Canongate and her occupation was domestic servant. The marriage was registered on 24th September at Edinburgh. Witnesses were J Corvan and Elizabeth Shaw.

• The witness Elizabeth Shaw is possibly the sister of Mary Shaw wife of James Whitton.

1886 - Marriage of Sister: 32 Randon Street, Bonhill, Alexandria, Dunbartonshire, Scotland (Aged 24 years) ^[12]

Elizabeth's sister Jessie Penman Wilson married 23 year old James Campbell, a bachelor and cook of Balloch, Bonhill on Wednesday, 28th April 1886 after banns according to the forms of the United Presbyterian Church. James was the son of Walter Campbell (deceased), carter, and Charlotte Campbell (deceased)(nee Barclay). When Jessie married she was living at 32 Random Street and her occupation was printfield hand. The marriage was registered on 30th April at Bonhill. Witnesses were Robert Freeman and Mary Henderson.

1887 - Marriage of Brother: Stoke Damerel, Devon, England (Aged 24 years) ^[13][14]

Elizabeth's brother Joseph Collingwood Wilson married 48 year old Priscilla Fairbridge Eastlake (nee Kessell) , a widow of 47 Duke Street at Stoke Damerel after banns according to the rites and ceremonies of the Established Church. Priscilla was the daughter of Solomon Kessell, carpenter. When Joseph married he was living at HMS Adelaide and his occupation was seaman. Witnesses were Charles Riddle , Elizabeth Riddle.

1891 - Marriage of Sister: Register Office, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England (Aged 28 years) ^[15]

Elizabeth was a witness when sister Jane Collingwood Wilson married 27 year old William Hinshelwood, a bachelor and labourer of 14 Carr Street, Newcastle at Register Office by certificate. William was the son of Robert Hinshelwood, gardener, and Janet Messer. When Jane married she was living at 82 Blenheim Street, Newcastle.

1891 - Census: Fountain Inn, Lord Street, Westgate, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England (Aged 28 years) ^[16]

When the census was taken on Sunday, 5th April 1891When the 1891 Census was taken married Elizabeth was living in the household of brother-in-law William Hinshelwood (aged 27) , a general labourer. Other relatives of Elizabeth living in the household are:

• sister Jane Hinshelwood (aged 22)
• nephew John Hinshelwood (aged 8 months)

. Also living in the household is brother-in-law John Anderson (aged 36), a general labourer. The household accomodation consisted of 2 room(s) with windows.

1901 - Census: Adamsrow, Newton, Midlothian, Scotland (Aged 38 years) ^[17]

When the census was taken on Sunday, 31st March 1901 Elizabeth was living with husband John Anderson, aged 36, a coal pithead labourer and:

• nephew John JA Wilson, aged 10
• nephew Joseph C Wilson, aged 4

1906 - Death of Father: Gas Works Row, Arniston Engine, Cockpen, Midlothian, Scotland (Aged 43 years) ^[18]

Elizabeth's father Joseph Wilson died on Friday, 23rd February 1906 at at the age of 86 from old age. When Joseph, widower of 1. Jane Connor, 2 Christina Penman, died his occupation was pauper (former baker). Elizabeth, who was present at time of death, reported the death on 24th February at Stobhill.

1907 - Witness: Arniston Engine, Stobhill, Midlothian, Scotland (Aged 45 years) ^[19]

Witness at sister Jane's wedding to John Philip.

1907 - Marriage of Sister: Gas Works Row, Arniston Engine, Cockpen, Midlothian, Scotland (Aged 45 years) ^[20]

Elizabeth was a witness when sister Jane Collingwood Wilson marries for a 2nd time to 32 year old John Philip, a bachelor and coal miner of Arniston Engine on Friday, 1st November 1907 after banns according to the forms of the Church of Scotland. John was the son of John Philip, coal miner, and Joanna Philip(nee Sharp). When Jane married her was living at Arniston Engine. The marriage was registered on 4th November at Stobhill. The other witness was son John J Anderson.

• The witnesses are Jane's sister Elizabeth and her husband John Anderson.

1909 - Death of Husband: Newcraighall Colliery, Newcraighall, Midlothian, Scotland (Aged 46 years) ^[21][22]

Elizabeth's 1st husband John Anderson died on Friday, 9th April 1909 at at the age of 53 from killed by being injured with wagons. When John, married to Elizabeth Collingwood Wilson, died his occupation was labourer. John's death was reported by son John Anderson on 22 April at Newcraighall.

• John's death was subject to a precognition and an entry in the register of corrected entries. His cause of death was being crushed between two railway wagons at Newcraighall Colliery.

1910 - Marriage: St James Church, Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland (Aged 48 years) ^[23]

Elizabeth marries for a 2nd time to 47 year old Henry James Perfect, a widower and rope spinner of Queens Street, Leith on Tuesday, 14th June 1910 after publication according to the forms of the Church of Scotland. Henry was the son of William Perfect (deceased), brushmaker, and Caroline Perfect(nee Harrison). When Elizabeth married her was living at Qieens Street, Leith. The marriage was registered on 16th June at Leith.

• Witnesses names are unreadable from the marriage record.

1911 - Census: 24 Queen Street, Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland (Aged 48 years) ^[24]

When the census was taken on Sunday, 2nd April 1911 Elizabeth was living with 2nd husband Henry Perfect, aged 48, a rope spinner and:

• son Alexander Perfect, aged 17, a labourer
• daughter Elizabeth Perfect, aged 8, at school
• daughter Janet Perfect, aged 5, at school
• nephew Joseph Wilson, aged 14, a news boy

In 1911 Elizabeth had been married 1 years and had 0 children born alive with 0 still living. The household accomodation consisted of 2 room(s) with windows.

1921 - Elizabeth's Death: Royal Infirmary, Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, Scotland ^[25]

Elizabeth Collingwood Wilson died on Friday, 1st July 1921 at at the age of 59 from malignant disease of uterus. When Elizabeth, married to i) Joseph Anderson, coal miner ii) Henry James Perfect, boiler foreman died her usual residence was 6 Roslin Glen, Roslin. Elizabeth's death was reported by daughter M Smith , of 242 Leith Walk, Leith, Edinburgh, on 4th July 1921 at Edinburgh.

Sources

1. ↑ Statutory Birth Register Entry for Elizabeth Collingwood Wilson, 24 Apr 1862, (scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Statutory Registers Births), (Statutory Births 683/00 0096) , Page 32, Entry 96, accessed 25 Mar 2016, [primary source]
2. ↑ Statutory Birth Register Entry for John Adams Wilson, 12 Aug 1864, (scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Statutory Registers Births), (Statutory Births 683/00 0184) , Page 62, Entry 184, accessed 6 OCT 2014, [primary source]
3. ↑ Statutory Death Register Entry for John Adams Wilson, 16 Apr 1865, (scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Statutory Registers Deaths), (Statutory Deaths 1865 683/ 60) Dalkeith, Page 20, Entry 60, accessed 24 Jun 2015, [primary source]
4. ↑ Statutory Birth Register Entry for Jessie Penman Wilson, 29 Mar 1866, (scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Statutory Registers Births), (Statutory Births 683/00 0090) , Page 30, Entry 90, accessed 6 OCT 2014, [primary source]
5. ↑ Statutory Birth Register Entry for Jane Collingwood Wilson, 12 Jul 1868, (scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Statutory Registers Births), (Statutory Births 683/00 0178) Dalkeith, Page 60, Entry 178, accessed 31 JUL 2014, [primary source]
6. ↑ 1871 Scotland Census, Joseph Wilson(1819) Household, (scotlandspeople.gov.uk, 1871 Scotland Census), (Census 683/00 003/00 011) Dalkeith, Page 11, Schedule 64, accessed 22 JUL 2014, [primary source]
7. ↑ Statutory Death Register Entry for Christian (Penman) Wilson, 23 Mar 1875, (scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Statutory Registers Deaths), (Statutory Deaths 683/00 0047) Dalkeith, Page 16, Entry 47, accessed 31 JUL 2014, [primary source]
8. ↑ Statutory Marriage Register Entry for Thomas Wilson and Jane McLaren, 26 Jun 1876, (scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Statutory Registers Marriages), (Statutory Marriages 497/00 0002) Kilmarnock, Page 1, Entry 2, accessed 5 OCT 2014, [primary source]
9. ↑ Statutory Marriage Register Entry for James Penman Wilson and Jane Lamb, 21 Nov 1878, (scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Statutory Registers Marriages), (Statutory Marriages 811/00 0012) Yetholm, Page 6, Entry 12, accessed 6 OCT 2014, [primary source]
10. ↑ 1881 Scotland Census, Jane Symington Household, (ancestry.co.uk, 1881 Scotland Census), Parish: Penicuik; ED: 6; Page: 19; Line: 24; Roll: cssct1881_301, Page 19, Schedule 115, accessed 28 Jan 2017, [secondary source]
11. ↑ Statutory Marriage Register Entry for John Anderson and Elizabeth Collingwood Wilson, 22 Sep 1882, (scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Statutory Registers Marriages), (Statutory Marriages 685/03 0222) Canongate, Page 111, Entry 222, accessed 5 OCT 2014, [primary source]
12. ↑ Statutory Marriage Register Entry for James Campbell and Jessie Penman Wilson, 28 Apr 1886, (scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Statutory Registers Marriages), (Statutory Marriages 494/00 0041) Bonhill, Page 21, Entry 41, accessed 6 OCT 2014, [primary source]
13. ↑ APR Marriage Record for Joseph Collingwood Wilson and Priscilla Isabell Fairbridge Kessell, 4 Jan 1887, (findmypast.co.uk, Devon Marriages and Banns), Stoke Damerel, 1887, Page 129, Entry 257, accessed 24 Jul 2021, [primary source]
14. ↑ England & Wales, Marriage Registration Index, 1837-1920 (Family Search), (familysearch.org), , (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2DYN-2C4 : accessed 23 June 2015), Priscilla Fairbridge Eastlake, 1887; from England & Wales Marriages, 1837-2005, database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing Marriage, Stoke Damerel, Devon, England, General Register Office, Southport, England., accessed 23 Jun 2015, [primary source]
    • Name: Priscilla Fairbridge Eastlake; Event Type: Marriage; Registration Quarter: Jan-Feb-Mar; Registration Year: 1887; Registration District: Stoke Damerel; County: Devon; Event Place: Stoke Damerel, Devon, England; Spouse Name (available after 1911): ; Volume: 5B; Page: 468; Line Number: 271; .
15. ↑ Certified Copy of Entry of Marriage for William Hinshelwood and Jane Collingwood Wilson, 7 Feb 1891, (General Register Office), Newcastle upon Tyne, 1 Apr 2016, MXG 770012, accessed 26 JUL 2014, [primary source]
16. ↑ 1891 England Census, William Hinshelwood Household, (ancestry.co.uk, 1891 England Census), , Page 1, Schedule 3, accessed 13 Jun 2015, [primary source]
17. ↑ 1901 Scotland Census, John Anderson(1853) Household, (scotlandspeople.gov.uk, 1901 Scotland Census), , Page 6, Schedule 29, accessed 31 JUL 2014, [primary source]
18. ↑ Statutory Death Register Entry for Joseph Wilson(1819), 23 Feb 1906, (scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Statutory Registers Deaths), (Statutory Deaths , JOSEPH 698/08 0012) Stobhill , Page 4, Entry 12, accessed 31 JUL 2014, [primary source]
19. ↑ Statutory Register of Marriages, (www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk), , GROS: 698/0B 0016, accessed 1 AUG 2014, [primary source]
20. ↑ Statutory Marriage Register Entry for John Philip and Jane Collingwood Wilson, 1 Nov 1907, (scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Statutory Registers Marriages), (Statutory Marriages 698/08 016) Stobhill, Page 8, Entry 16, accessed 23 Jun 2015, [primary source]
21. ↑ Statutory Death Register Entry for John Anderson(1853), 9 Apr 1909, (scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Statutory Registers Deaths), (Statutory Deaths 1909 695/B 9) Newcraighall, Page 3, Entry 9, accessed 7 Feb 2018, [primary source]
22. ↑ Statutory Register of Deaths, (www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk), , 1909 ANDERSON, JOHN (Statutory registers Corrected Entries 695/B0 001 37) (RCE), accessed 7 Feb 2018, [primary source]
23. ↑ Statutory Marriage Register Entry for Henry James Perfect and Elizabeth Collingwood Wilson, 14 Jun 1910, (scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Statutory Registers Marriages), (Statutory Marriages 692/02 0184) South Leith, Page 92, Entry 184, accessed 5 OCT 2014, [primary source]
24. ↑ 1911 Scotland Census, Henry James Perfect Household, (scotlandspeople.gov.uk, 1911 Scotland Census), (Census 1911 692/02 047/00 016) South Leith, Page 16, Schedule 115, accessed 25 Mar 2016, [primary source]
25. ↑ Statutory Death Register Entry for Elizabeth Collingwood (Wilson) Perfect, 1 Jul 1921, (scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Statutory Registers Deaths), (Statutory Deaths 685/05 0680) Canongate, Page 227, Entry 680, accessed 5 OCT 2014, [primary source]