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Title: William Gemmell - Born 1847 Renfrew.
Post by: PaulJC on Sunday 06 July 25 15:24 BST (UK)
Hello All,

I am trying to establish the early years of a William Gemmell, born 1847 in Renfrew. He must have moved to England by the late 1860's as he married Ellen Brown in Hull in 1868. The only pointer to his parents might be through his trade as a shipwright and then shipbuilder in the Hull area.

Thanks,
Paul
Title: Re: William Gemmell - Born 1847 Renfrew.
Post by: Milliepede on Sunday 06 July 25 15:38 BST (UK)
A pointer to his father should be on his marriage certificate so that is a good place to start. 

It should also give his fathers occupation.
Title: Re: William Gemmell - Born 1847 Renfrew.
Post by: Neale1961 on Sunday 06 July 25 15:43 BST (UK)
Yes, marriage certificate is your starting point, and will give father’s name and occupation.

Possible 1851 census
https://www.freecen.org.uk/search_records/5a15518df4040b9d6e647523/william-gemmill-1851-renfrewshire-port-glasgow-1847-?locale=en

Baptism for this William is in Scotlands People. Mother was Margaret Rusk.
Title: Re: William Gemmell - Born 1847 Renfrew.
Post by: Milliepede on Sunday 06 July 25 15:44 BST (UK)
Transcription of the marriage names his father as Alexander

Title: Re: William Gemmell - Born 1847 Renfrew.
Post by: Neale1961 on Sunday 06 July 25 15:59 BST (UK)
1861 census, the family is in Birkenhead, Cheshire.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M7LR-C2Q?lang=en
Title: Re: William Gemmell - Born 1847 Renfrew.
Post by: Bee on Sunday 06 July 25 22:16 BST (UK)
There was a pub, now closed, on Anlaby Road, Hull, called the William Gemmell.

The Hull History centre has William Gemmell as owner and skipper of the "Heron" in the 1890's
Title: Re: William Gemmell - Born 1847 Renfrew.
Post by: PaulJC on Monday 07 July 25 08:31 BST (UK)
Quote from: Bee on Sunday 06 July 25 22:16 BST (UK)
There was a pub, now closed, on Anlaby Road, Hull, called the William Gemmell.

The Hull History centre has William Gemmell as owner and skipper of the "Heron" in the 1890's

Thanks,
Yes its the same family. There was a history of shipbuilding in the family right through to the 1950s.