Elizabeth (Lizzie) Williamson

[Nuspy]

Elizabeth (Lizzie) Williamson was born on 21st June 1846 at Glenochar, Crawford Parish, Lanarkshire; daughter of John Williamson & Margaret Haddow.

In the 1881 Census she was living as a Servant ( Sewing Maid ) in the household of Daniel MacNee at 6 Learmonth Terrace, Edinburgh.

Family legend has it that Auntie Lizzie ran a Boarding House at Tollcross in Edinburgh.

Despite research at New Register House & on Scotland's People I've been unable to find a Death Certificate or locate her in the 1891 & 1901 Censuses.

Any information or research hints would be very much appreciated.

[Ronbucks]

Marriage Certificate ?

[Nuspy]

Thanks. I've tried that. As far as we know she never married.

[Little Nell]

A Miss Williamson listed at 178 Morrison Street in 1891 directory.  She was a dressmaker.  This is the right sort of area of the city.  None of the other possibilities as lodging house keeper fits the location that you have given.

Nell

[sancti]

Did she have any siblings?

[Nuspy]

Thank you for your responses.

I have checked the 1891 at 178 Morrison Street; Elizabeth T Williamson (this middle initial would be correct as the second daughter she would be named after her paternal grandmother Elizabeth Tinto). As always there is a 'but'! This Elizabeth was born in on the Isle of Arran!

Her siblings are:

Isabella - 3 Jul 1844 - 3 Nov 1915
Margaret - 17 Aug 1848 - 22 Mar 1931
William - d. 15 May 1852 aged 1 year
Janet - 27 Apr 1853 - 28 Jun 1902
Jane - 29 Oct 1855 - 19 Jul 1937
George - 1 Jun 1858 - 4 Jun 1933
James - 10 Apr 1861 - 2 Jan 1868
John - 31 Aug 1866 - 23 Apr 1909


Thank you again for your assistance.