In 1881 he was living in Roberton with his parents and two siblings[2].
He remained in Roberton in 1891[3] and 1901[4]. In 1901 he was a law clerk.
He died in Hawick on the 11th of October 1948[5]. He is recorded as single. His sister Christina was the informant.
Sources
↑Birth Registration:
"Statutory Register of Births"
National Records of Scotland, Ref: 777/ 7 ScotlandsPeople Search (accessed 22 August 2022)
James Wilson birth registered 1877 in Roberton (Roxburgh).
↑1881 Census:
"1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census"
Reference: -; Piece number: -; Folio: -; Page: -; Schedule: 8 FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 22 August 2022)
James Wilson (4) son in household of Thomas Wilson (35) in School House in Roberton registration district in Selkirkshire, Scotland. Born in Scotland.
↑1891 Census:
"1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census"
Reference: -; Piece number: -; Folio: -; Page: -; Schedule: 17 FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 22 August 2022)
James Wilson (14) son, Scholar, in household of Thomas Wilson (45) in School House in Roberton registration district in Selkirkshire, Scotland. Born in Scotland.
↑1901 Census:
"1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census"
Reference: RG13; Piece number: -; Folio: -; Page: -; Schedule: 1 FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 22 August 2022)
James Wilson (24), single, Law clerk, in Roberton School House in Roberton registration district in Roxburghshire, Scotland. Born in Scotland.
↑Death Registration:
"Statutory Register of Deaths"
National Records of Scotland, Ref: 789/ 176 ScotlandsPeople Search (accessed 22 August 2022)
James Grieve Wilson death registered 1948 in Hawick (age 71).
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DNA Connections
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