Jane Wilson (1865)

Born 16 Oct 1865 in Easthouses, Newbattle, Edinburghshire, Scotland

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Biography

Jane Wilson the daughter of Helen Mary Wilson (1848 - 1936), was born on Monday, 16th October 1865 at Newbattle, Edinburghshire, Scotland.

Jane's mother Helen married William Saunders so Jane also had 5 half siblings:

• William Saunders, (b1870);
• Thomas John Saunders, (1871 - 1873);
• John Saunders, (1874 - 1933);
• Robert Collingwood Saunders, (1877 - 1907);
• Helen Saunders, (1880 - 1945);

Jane's mother Helen had a relationship with John McIntosh so Jane also had a half sibling:

• Mary McIntosh, (1883 - 1979);

Jane's date and place of death are unknown.

Timeline

1865 - Jane's Birth: Easthouses, Newbattle, Edinburghshire, Scotland ^[1]

Jane Wilson was born on Monday, 16th October 1865 the illegitimate daughter of Helen Mary Wilson. Jane's birth was registered by her mother Ellen Wilson with the Newbattle registrar on the 4th December.

• Helen's domicile is recorded as North Wynd, Dalkeith

1870 - Birth of Half-Brother: 60 West Milton Street, Milton, Glasgow, Scotland (Aged 4 years) ^[2]

Jane's half-brother William Saunders was born on Sunday, 10th July 1870. William's birth was registered by mother Helen Mary Wilson and father William Saunders. Father William Saunders was employed as a mason (journeyman).

• Father William's residence is Merryflats, Govan.

1870 - Mother Remarries: 60 West Milton Street, Milton, Glasgow, Scotland (Aged 4 years) ^[3]

Jane's mother Helen Mary Wilson married 29 year old William Saunder, a bachelor and mason (journeyman) of 60 West Milton Street on Friday, 16th September 1870 after banns according to the forms of the Church of Scotland. William was the son of Thomas Saunders, gardener, and Euphemia Saunders(nee Mitchell). When Helen married her occupation was domestic servant. The marriage was registered on 17th September at Glasgow. Witnesses were John Saunders and John Sattie.

1871 - Census: Miller's Close, Dalkeith, Midlothian, Scotland (Aged 5 years) ^[4]

When the census was taken on Sunday, 2nd April 1871When the 1871 Census was taken Jane, attending school, is living with grandparents Joseph Wilson( aged 52), a baker (foreman) and Christina Wilson( aged 42). Other relatives of Jane living in the household are:

• uncle Thomas Wilson( aged 20), a smith
• uncle Joseph C Wilson( aged 16), a brush maker
• aunt Elizabeth C Wilson( aged 9), at school
• aunt Jessie P Wilson( aged 5), at school
• aunt Jane C Wilson( aged 2)

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.
• 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 - Birth of Half-Brother: 4 Broomloan Road, Govan, Lanarkshire, Scotland (Aged 6 years) ^[5]

Jane's half-brother Thomas John Saunders was born on Friday, 17th November 1871. Thomas's birth was registered by his father William Saunders. Father William Saunders was employed as a mason (journeyman).

1873 - Death of Half-brother: 4 Broomloan Road, Govan, Lanarkshire, Scotland (Aged 7 years) ^[6]

Jane's half-brother Thomas John Saunders died on Monday, 17th February 1873 at at the age of 15 months from convulsions. Thomas's death was reported by his father William Saunders a mason (journeyman) , who was present at time of death, on 18th February at Govan.

1874 - Birth of Half-Brother: 4 Broomloan Road, Govan, Lanarkshire, Scotland (Aged 8 years) ^[7]

Jane's half-brother John Saunders was born on Wednesday, 13th May 1874. John's birth was registered by his mother Helen Saunders. Father William Saunders was employed as a mason (journeyman).

1877 - Birth of Half-Brother: 4 Broomloan Road, Govan, Lanarkshire, Scotland (Aged 11 years) ^[8]

Jane's half-brother Robert Collingwood Saunders was born on Sunday, 17th June 1877. Robert's birth was registered by his father William Saunders who was present at the birth. Father William Saunders was employed as a mason.

1880 - Birth of Half-Sister: 55 Hardgate Street ,Haddington, Haddingtonshire, Scotland (Aged 14 years) ^[9]

Jane's half-sister Helen Saunders was born on Monday, 9th February 1880. Helen's birth was registered by her father William Saunders who was present at the birth. Father William Saunders was employed as a mason (journeyman).

• Haddingtonshire was the former name of the County of East Lothian until 1921. In 1975 it became the East Lothian District of the Lothian Region.

Sources

1. ↑ Statutory Birth Register Entry for Jane Wilson, 16 Oct 1865, (scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Statutory Registers Births), (Statutory Births 695/00 0099) , Page 33, Entry 99, accessed 17 Mar 2016, [primary source]
2. ↑ Statutory Birth Register Entry for William Saunders, 10 Jul 1870, (scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Statutory Registers Births), (Statutory Births 644/07 1173) , Page 391, Entry 1173, accessed 24 Mar 2016, [primary source]
3. ↑ Statutory Marriage Register Entry for William Saunders and Helen Mary Wilson, 16 Sep 1870, (scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Statutory Registers Marriages), (Statutory Marriages 644/07 0311) Milton, Page 156, Entry 311, accessed 6 OCT 2014, [primary source]
4. ↑ 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]
5. ↑ Statutory Birth Register Entry for Thomas John Saunders, 17 Nov 1871, (scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Statutory Registers Births), (Statutory Births 646/01 0062) , Page 21, Entry 62, accessed 24 Mar 2016, [primary source]
6. ↑ Statutory Death Register Entry for Thomas John Saunders, 17 Feb 1873, (scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Statutory Registers Deaths), (Statutory Deaths 646/01 0160) Govan, Page 54, Entry 160, accessed 24 Mar 2016, [primary source]
7. ↑ Statutory Birth Register Entry for John Saunders, 13 May 1874, (scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Statutory Registers Births), (Statutory Births 646/01 1072) , Page 358, Entry 1072, accessed 24 Mar 2016, [primary source]
8. ↑ Statutory Birth Register Entry for Robert Collingwood Saunders, 17 Jun 1877, (scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Statutory Registers Births), (Statutory Births 646/01 1136) , Page 379, Entry 1136, accessed 24 Mar 2016, [primary source]
9. ↑ Statutory Birth Register Entry for Helen Saunders, 9 Feb 1880, (scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Statutory Registers Births), (Statutory Births , HELEN 709/00 0019) , Page 7, Entry 19, accessed 24 Mar 2016, [primary source]