Abt 1855 -
Generation: 1
1. | Sarah Jane Todd was born about 1855 in County Antrim, Ireland. Other Events and Attributes:
- Record ID Number: MH:I105
Sarah married William Wilson on 23 Oct 1872 in St. Anne's Church of Ireland Parish, Belfast, Ireland. William (son of William Wilson) was born in 1850/1851 in County Antrim, Ireland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Francis William Wilson was born on 2 Nov 1874 in Jordanstown, Belfast, Ireland; died on 30 Aug 1912 in Wharf, Port of East London, South Africa.
- 3. Sarah Wilson was born about 1882 in County Antrim, Ireland.
- 4. Alexander Wilson was born about 1890 in County Antrim, Ireland.
- 5. James Wilson was born about 1895 in County Antrim, Ireland.
- 6. Thomas Wilson was born about 1896 in County Antrim, Ireland.
- 7. Mary Ellen Wilson was born about 1877 in County Antrim, Ireland.
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Generation: 2
2. | Francis William Wilson (1.Sarah1) was born on 2 Nov 1874 in Jordanstown, Belfast, Ireland; died on 30 Aug 1912 in Wharf, Port of East London, South Africa. Other Events and Attributes:
- Record ID Number: MH:I101
- Occupation: 1901; 1901 Belfast Census shows age 26, and a "carpenter at sea."
- Residence: 1901, Belfast, Ireland; Address:
9 Bloomfield Avenue Belfast Northern Ireland
- Residence: 16 May 1907, Belfast, Ireland; Address:
74 Bloomfield Avenue Belfast Northern Ireland
- Death: 31 Aug 1912, Port of East London, South Africa; From page 14 of the ship's log - Clan Chisholm:
11.30 a.m. 30th August 1912 at East London
"This day Francis Wilson Carpenter while painting the ?members? on the boom was discovered in the water by some Phaffins (?) on the wharf. Two Customs officers passing at the time and seeing the Phaffins [?] looking into the water also had a look and saw a man in the water. They immediately descended the piles of the wharf and got hold of him. Meantime other assistance was had from the ship and the man was pulled up on the wharf. Artificial Respiration was started at once and a doctor got immediately who on arrival pronounced the man dead. The police was notified who took charge of the body and a Post Mortem held the result of the finding being (not given) at time of Sailing."
"The finding of the Court has been reserved for Monday 2nd Sept. 1912"
- Possessions: 31 Aug 1912, Port of East London, South Africa; From the log of the "Clan Chisholm," page 15:
Inventory of F. Wilson's personal effects:
Cash: 6s 8d
Suits: 1 Blue serge, 1 Duck
Shirts: 5
Braces: 1 pr
Collars: 3 ??? 1 soft
Ties: 2
Socks: 5 prs
Handkerchiefs: 5
Singlets: 3
Underpants: 3
Hats: 1 straw
Boots: 1 pr sea 2 Walkg Boots
Jackets: 1 rough serge, 1 oilskin
Belts: 2 Flannel
Curtains: 4'
1 pr nail scissors
1 silver watch
1 pkt envelopes notepaper
1 piece shaving soap
1 Portmanteau
1 box containing carpenter's tools and 2 hammers
1 screwdriver
1 adge
1 brace but no bits
1 Gimlet
3 Caulking chisels
6 Wood chisels
1 Screw spanner
1 saw and 1 plane and 1 rule
1 clothes brush
1 hair brush and comb
1 nail brush
1 shaving brush
Notes:
Died:
According to the Register of Deceased Seamen at the National Archives:
Particulars of Deceased:
Name and Surname: Wilson, Francis or Frank
Age: 38
Rank or Rating: Carpenter
Birthplace: Belfast
Last Place of Abode: Birkenhead
Particulars of Ship:
Name: Clan Chisholm
Official Number: 106,017
Port of Registry: Glasgow
Tonnage: 1,680
Particulars of Death:
Date: 30 August 1912
Place: East London
Cause: Drowned
Francis married Sarah Ann Parker on 07 Jan 1903 in St. Woolos, Newport, Monmouthshire. Sarah (daughter of Clement Parker and Sarah Ann Morgan) was born on 18 Apr 1876 in High Street, Trevethin, Pontypool. Monmouthshire; was christened on 21 May 1876 in Trevethin, Pontypool. Monmouthshire; died on 02 Feb 1953 in 54 Buddle Lane, Exeter, Devon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 8. Francis Todd Wilson was born on 16 May 1907 in Belfast, Ireland; died in 1981 in Adelaide, South Australia.
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3. | Sarah Wilson (1.Sarah1) was born about 1882 in County Antrim, Ireland. Other Events and Attributes:
- Record ID Number: MH:I193
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4. | Alexander Wilson (1.Sarah1) was born about 1890 in County Antrim, Ireland. Other Events and Attributes:
- Record ID Number: MH:I194
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5. | James Wilson (1.Sarah1) was born about 1895 in County Antrim, Ireland. Other Events and Attributes:
- Record ID Number: MH:I195
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6. | Thomas Wilson (1.Sarah1) was born about 1896 in County Antrim, Ireland. Other Events and Attributes:
- Record ID Number: MH:I196
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7. | Mary Ellen Wilson (1.Sarah1) was born about 1877 in County Antrim, Ireland. Other Events and Attributes:
- Record ID Number: MH:I192
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Generation: 3
Generation: 4
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