Wood & Brown families of Dumbarton

[Lazarus]

I am hoping some kind sole might be able to help me in discovering information for my son in law and his family.
Thomas Wood wh was a ship joiner born Brewery Lane Dumbarton 6 Feb 1854 and believed to be the son of John Wood and Janet McIlquham.
Thomas was educated Dumbarton Academy and in 1869 apprenticed to Scott and Linton.
I think he may have married Margaret Brown and they had at least three children.He may have had a link with "Cutty Sark" which I think was launched in 1869.
When Scott and Linton ceased operations he was one of a number of apprentices transferred to Leven Shipyard.
In the 80s he made several trips to New Zealand on the "Arawa".
Any assistance or guidance greatly appreciated.

[CastleRock]

Hi,
Thomas Wood was my Great Grandfather.  Your facts on Tom are all correct. I have a little more that I can pass on if you would like.
regards
David.

[Lazarus]

Good morning David.I would very much appreciate any additional information you may be able to give me.
I believe Thomas Wood was born 6 Feb 1854 to John Wood and Janet (McIlquham).
Thomas may have married Margaret Brown.
I think Thomas was educated at Dumbarton Academy.

Where do you live please?
With thanks.
Rex

[CastleRock]

Hi Rex,
I have attached an extract about Tom from a book that was passed to me from my Grandfather Charles, also a photograph from the book. It looks like from your facts that you may already have seen this as there are a lot of similarities.
Tom was Married to Margaret Brown, Toms Mother was indeed Janet McIlquham, His Father John. Toms Grandfather was William Wood a farmer from Drymen and his Grandmother Elisabeth Risk.
I live just outside Glasgow. Is your Son-in-law any relation to Tom ?
regards
David.

[Lazarus]

Hello again David.
Nice to meet you.
In your latest you mentioned that you had attached an extract about Tom.
I don't think this has come through.
I will send you a Pers. Message which will give you my email address.
My son in law is definitely related to Tom. His mother is Edna.
Regards
Rex

[Lazarus]

Hello again David.Where does your grandfather Charles fit in ?
If you need details of the family in Australia,I can provide details.
Edna (Wood) is married to Allen Morris.Son Peter is a TV reporter in Australia.
Tom made several trips to New Zealand on the "Arawa".
I am relying on second hand information,so interested to know details from the book.

With thanks
Rex

[Lazarus]

Hi David
By chance do you have any knowledge of George Houston of Dumbarton who married Mary Taylor?
They were the parents of Charlotte McAusland Houston who married Tom Wood.
I hope I am not mixing up the generations.

With thanks
Rex