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Wilson Family History

This Site is still under construction & will contain more pages from fairground & Circus family relations as time permits.

 

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Frank Wilson “Lorenzo” (Courtesy Daisy Cole Taylor)

Frank Wilson “Lorenzo the Lion KIng”

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Frank Wilson “Lorenzo” The Lion Trainer

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Caroline Wilson nee Matthews

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Marriage To Jack Barron.

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Reuben & Edward Wilson

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The marriage of Miss Phyliss Wilson to Mr Joseph Thomas. L to R standing Mrs McCann, Harry O’Dowd, Mrs Hanly, Davy Donnelly Jnr (cousin) best man, Mrs O’Conner, Jimmy Daly, Jimmy Sheils. Sitting Mrs A O’Niell (aunt), Mr W Thomas (father) Mr Thomas Donnelly (cousin) best man, The Bride, The Bridegroom, Miss Carolina Wilson (sister) Bridesmaid, Mr Arthur Wilson (father), Mrs M A Donelly (aunt), Ground: Master Freddy Wilson (brother), Master Davey Thomas (brother), Master Albert Wilson (brother),Master William Thomas (brother).

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Frank Wilson’s death “The Worlds Fair Dec 23 1911

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Caroline Wilson nee Matthews

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Reuben William Wilson 1905-1987

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Reuben Wilson with Aunts Maud & Eliza Allport

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Billy Wilson’s Wedding Frank Wilson’s son,“Reubens Brother”

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Reuben Wilson “Tumbridge Wells”1925

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Caroline Wilson nee Matthews with son’s Rueben & Edward

Caroline Wilson (nee Botton) Tumbridge Wells 1925

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Emily Barron “Frank Wilson’s Daughter

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Marion Meaking nee Wilson Given away by Reuben Wilson

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The Wedding of Emily Wilson to Jack Barron 21st April 1909 at Gt Yarmouth Guests included Mr & Mrs William Sedgwick (Grandparents)

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Emily Barron nee Wilson

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Billy Wilson Reubens brother.

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Billy(son), Daisy(daught), Frank, Reuben(son), & Caroline Wilson

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Original Photo Wedding Emily Wilson to Jack Barron.

William Wilson & Family

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Reuben Wilson (grandfather) Left with one of his Engines man on right not known.

My GG Grandmother Henrietta Wilson with her new Burrell  Traction Engine “The Empress of India” No 1887 This was Exhibited in 1895 at the Smithfield Show before delivery. It was for use with her 4-abreast Gallopers.

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Daisy Cole nee Wilson “Franks Daughter”this was sent as a

Postcard to her father Frank (Courtesy Daisy Cole Taylor)

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Wilson’s of Reddich & Clarkes in the middle Eliza Clarke nee Burrell previously Wilson.to her rhs Tom Clarke to his lhs Frank Wilson 1 ,far left Thomas Wilson 11, far right Frank Wilson 11.. Frank wilson 1 was Grandson of William & Henrietta Wilson.

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Top Left Horace Cole,Top Right Daisy Cole “nee Wilson”

Bottom Mrs Cole Mr Cole

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The Cresta Run “Coles FrankWilson’s son in law .Here in the Agricultural Hall Islington run by William Wilson seated second in on RHS

Photo Courtesy of “Daisy Cole Taylor”

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Arthur Wilson 1879 & his wife Phyllis1878 who Started Wilson’s Circus in Southern Ireland (he had the largest tent in Ireland & the first to have electric lighting.He was the grandson of William & Henrietta.

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Billy Wilson (1891-1935)

Courtesy Charlie Merrin

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Billy Wilson (1891-1935)

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Billy Wilson (1891-1935)

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Louie Wilson nee Irish(1891?-1967)

Courtesy Charlie Merrin

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Louisa Wilson (nee Purchase) Louise, Eileen, William Wilson (1871-1951)

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Billy Wilson (1891-1935)

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Nellie Merrin (nee Wilson) 1930?

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Eileen Studt & Louise Proctor (nee Wilson) Williams Daughters

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Series of photo’s William Wilson Burrell “Dreadnought” accident with Wilson’s Zooalogical Jungle lettering.

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Billy Wilson can be seen standing on wheel LHS

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New Discovery! Visited the grave of William (1829)& Henrietta (1833) Wilson. G G Grandparents

City of London Cemetery, Aldersbrook Rd,Manor Park. 53760/86 1st class private .Also in this grave. 1912 Jan 2 Arthur Wilson 45 years, 1919 Nov 14 Florence Mary Ann 48 years, 1931 Nov 26 Ellen Welch 80 years. The grave originally had a Border but was removed .There may be a stone beneath the turf? There is no inscription showing so I roughly engrave “Wilson” on the top of the Cross. I will try & Get a plaque made & fix to the front of the cross.(Thanks to Stephen Smith “The Fairground Society) Location

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