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William Gillies Neilson

William Gillies Neilson

Male 1914 - 1982  (68 years)

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  1. 1.  William Gillies Neilson was born on 13 Jul 1914 in East Benhar, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland (son of Elizabeth Neilson); died on 23 Sep 1982 in Bangour Hospital, Broxburn, West Lothian, Scotland.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: E0F7F73867BD4D58A1541F58B0E5939AFDD5
    • Residence: 23 Feb 1953, 58 Lanrigg Road, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 18 Sep 1954; coal miner
    • Residence: 18 Sep 1954, 58 Lanrigg Road, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 22 Sep 1966; motor vehicle factory worker
    • Occupation: 22 Mar 1968; motor factory worker
    • Residence: 22 Mar 1968, 71 Church Place, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 7 Feb 1975; motor factory worker
    • Residence: 7 Feb 1975, 71 Church Place, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 23 Sep 1982; general labour (motor factory)
    • Residence: 23 Sep 1982, 11 Church Place, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland

    Notes:

    Informant on the death of Elizabeth Neilson was William Nielson, son

    William married Agnes Graham McMillan on 22 Mar 1968 in Registry Office, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland. Agnes (daughter of David McMillan and Agnes Graham) was born on 23 Dec 1909 in Drybridge, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 7 Feb 1975 in 71 Church Place, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    William married Mary Graham McMillan on 18 Sep 1954 in Crofthead Church, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland. Mary (daughter of David McMillan and Agnes Graham) was born on 17 Dec 1918; died on 22 Sep 1966 in Bangour Hospital, Broxburn, West Lothian, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Notes:

    Married:
    This was the second marriage for Mary


Generation: 2

  1. 3.  Elizabeth Neilson was born on 20 Aug 1894 in East Benhar, Torphicen, West Lothian, Scotland (daughter of Peter Neilson and Elizabeth Gillies); died on 23 Feb 1953 in Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 4993F07C9ADD42D78B2A238D1907FD1A7411
    • Residence: 1901, 10 Thornton
    • Occupation: 13 Jul 1914; pithead worker
    • Occupation: 23 Feb 1953; housekeeper
    • Residence: 23 Feb 1953, 58 Lanrigg Road, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland

    Notes:

    Informant on the death of Elizabeth Neilson was William Nielson, son

    Children:
    1. 1. William Gillies Neilson was born on 13 Jul 1914 in East Benhar, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 23 Sep 1982 in Bangour Hospital, Broxburn, West Lothian, Scotland.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Peter Neilson was born on 28 May 1871 in Raeburn Row, West Calder, Midlothian, Scotland (son of Archibald Neilson and Mary Ann Aitken); died on 15 May 1935 in 58 Lanrigg Road, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: FA47B74C710947BCBA6DF9F4AB57F8BD8C7B
    • Residence: 1881, 54 East Benhar, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 1891; Coal Miner
    • Residence: 1891, Garret Row, East Benhar, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 28 Mar 1894; coal miner
    • Residence: 28 Mar 1894, East Benhar, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 20 Aug 1894; coal miner
    • Occupation: 1901; coal miner hewer
    • Residence: 1901, 10 Thornton
    • Occupation: 11 Nov 1903; coal miner
    • Occupation: 23 Aug 1908; coal miner
    • Occupation: 31 Mar 1922; coal miner
    • Occupation: 25 Sep 1931; coalminer
    • Occupation: 5 Jun 1936; coal miner (deceased)
    • Occupation: 11 Mar 1972; coal miner, deceased

    Notes:

    Informant on the death of Archibald Neilson was Peter Neilson, son

    Informant on the death of Mary Aitken was her son, Peter Neilson.

    The informant on the death of Elizabeth Gillies was her husband Peter Neilson

    The informant of the death of Peter Neilson was his son Alexander Neilson

    ------ From Source Attached To: Occupation ------
    Death Cert, Cit. Date: 4 Mar 2020.
    -----------------------------------------------

    Peter married Elizabeth Gillies on 28 Mar 1894 in East Benhar, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland. Elizabeth (daughter of Alexander Gillies and Elizabeth McArthur) was born about 1875 in Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 2 Sep 1930 in Garret Row, East Benhar, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 7.  Elizabeth Gillies was born about 1875 in Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland (daughter of Alexander Gillies and Elizabeth McArthur); died on 2 Sep 1930 in Garret Row, East Benhar, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: DBA0DC9AB653490CBFA4AF6E7A6F9BDE3146
    • Residence: 1881, 165 East Benhar, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Residence: 1891, Woodmuir High Row, West Calder, Midlothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 28 Mar 1894; Domestic Servant
    • Residence: 28 Mar 1894, East Benhar, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Residence: 1901, 10 Thornton

    Notes:

    Name: Elizabeth Gillies
    Gender: Female
    Birth Date: 26 Apr 1874
    Birth Place: Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland
    Father: Alexander Gillies
    Mother: Elizabeth McArthur
    FHL Film Number: 6035516

    The informant on the death of Elizabeth Gillies was her husband Peter Neilson

    (Research):Informant on the death of Elizabeth Gillies was her husband, Peter Neilson

    Notes:

    Married:
    Witnesses at the marriage of Peter Neilson and Elizabeth Gillies were Sarah Hardie and Archibald Neilson

    Children:
    1. 3. Elizabeth Neilson was born on 20 Aug 1894 in East Benhar, Torphicen, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 23 Feb 1953 in Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.
    2. Mary Aitken Neilson was born on 27 Oct 1898 in 10 Thornton; died on 12 Sep 1902 in 10 Thornton.
    3. Alexander Gillies Neilson was born on 20 Nov 1900 in Greenburn, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 30 Aug 1956 in 92 Barton Terrace, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland; was buried in Fauldhouse Cemetery, West Lothian, Scotland.
    4. Janet Neilson was born on 11 Nov 1903 in Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland; and died.
    5. Peter Neilson was born on 9 May 1904 in Thornton; died on 23 Mar 1970 in Underground, Polkemmet Colliery, Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland; was buried in Fauldhouse Cemetery, West Lothian, Scotland.
    6. James Gillies Neilson was born on 23 Aug 1908 in East Benhar, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 11 Mar 1972 in Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  Archibald Neilson was born about 1837 in Springburn, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland (son of James Neilson and Jean Matthew); died on 4 Aug 1895 in East Benhar, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: CDEBCEE884684EA1AD4267E7AB3568D7A513
    • Occupation: 27 Apr 1866; Coal Miner
    • Occupation: 28 Jun 1869; coal miner
    • Occupation: 1871; shale miner
    • Residence: 1871, Raeburn Row, West Calder, Midlothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 28 May 1871; shale miner
    • Occupation: 29 Oct 1872; shale miner
    • Occupation: 1881; coal miner
    • Residence: 1881, 54 East Benhar, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 13 Aug 1881; coal miner
    • Occupation: 1891; coal miner
    • Residence: 1891, Garret Row, East Benhar, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 28 Mar 1894; coal miner
    • Residence: 4 Aug 1895, East Benhar, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 13 Oct 1899; Coal Miner (deceased)
    • Occupation: 6 Jun 1902; Coal Miner (deceased)
    • Occupation: 11 Dec 1969; coal miner, deceased

    Notes:

    Informant on the death of Archibald Neilson was Peter Neilson, son


    ------ From Source Attached To: Occupation ------
    Death Cert, Cit. Date: 14 Jan 2018.
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    Archibald married Mary Ann Aitken on 27 Apr 1866 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland. Mary (daughter of Peter Aitken and Janet Pearson) was born on 12 Dec 1838 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 18 Dec 1838 in Torphicen Church, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 26 Oct 1907 in East Benhar, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 13.  Mary Ann Aitken was born on 12 Dec 1838 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 18 Dec 1838 in Torphicen Church, West Lothian, Scotland (daughter of Peter Aitken and Janet Pearson); died on 26 Oct 1907 in East Benhar, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: D6A1A736E42F4F58B7F1EA5784499428804B
    • Residence: 1841, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Residence: 1851, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Residence: 1861, 6 Bowyett, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 27 Apr 1866, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; Domestic Servant
    • Residence: 1871, Raeburn Row, West Calder, Midlothian, Scotland
    • Residence: 1881, 54 East Benhar, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Residence: 1891, Garret Row, East Benhar, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 1901; housekeeper
    • Residence: 1901, 126 Lang Row, Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Residence: 24 Apr 1917, 13 McGowan Row, Cowie, Stirlingshire, Scotland

    Notes:

    Informant on the death of Mary Aitken was her son Peter Neilson

    Notes:

    Married:
    Name: Archibald Nelson
    Gender: Male
    Marriage Date: 27 Apr 1866
    Marriage Place: Torphichen,West Lothian,Scotland
    Spouse: Mary Ann Aitken
    FHL Film Number: 6035516

    Name: Mary Ann Aitken
    Gender: Female
    Marriage Date: 27 Apr 1866
    Marriage Place: Torphichen,West Lothian,Scotland
    Spouse: Archibald Nelson
    FHL Film Number: 6035516

    1Witnesses at the wedding of Archibald Neilson & Mary Aitken were William Morton and Andrew Easton

    Children:
    1. Janet Neilson was born on 6 Jul 1867 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 8 May 1941 in Barton Terrace, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland.
    2. James Matthews Neilson was born on 28 Jun 1869 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; and died.
    3. 6. Peter Neilson was born on 28 May 1871 in Raeburn Row, West Calder, Midlothian, Scotland; died on 15 May 1935 in 58 Lanrigg Road, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland.
    4. Archibald Neilson was born on 29 Oct 1872 in West Calder, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 12 Sep 1922 in 33 Portland Terrace, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland.
    5. Jane Neilson was born on 15 Sep 1874 in Carnwath, Lanarkshire, Scotland; died on 19 Nov 1957 in Bridge street, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland.
    6. John Aitken Neilson was born on 21 May 1878 in 54 East Benhar, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 11 Dec 1969 in Stirling Infirmary, Stirlingshire, Scotland.
    7. Mary Ann Neilson was born on 13 Aug 1881 in East Benhar, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 10 Mar 1962 in Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.

  3. 14.  Alexander Gillies was born in 1832 in Airdrie, Lanarkshire, Scotland; and died.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 52E53FE9BEF741739BD6E9631BFE6863699C
    • Occupation: 1881; coal miner
    • Residence: 1881, 165 East Benhar, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 1891; coal miner
    • Residence: 1891, Woodmuir High Row, West Calder, Midlothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 28 Mar 1894; coal miner

    Alexander married Elizabeth McArthur. Elizabeth was born in 1833 in Shotts, Lanarkshire, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 15.  Elizabeth McArthur was born in 1833 in Shotts, Lanarkshire, Scotland; and died.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 78B94E498C294E3D967FF05760D3CBEB4DCA
    • Residence: 1881, 165 East Benhar, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Residence: 1891, Woodmuir High Row, West Calder, Midlothian, Scotland

    Children:
    1. 7. Elizabeth Gillies was born about 1875 in Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 2 Sep 1930 in Garret Row, East Benhar, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland.


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