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George Nicholas Wilson and Jane Strahan

George Nicholas Wilson (1880-1955) was born in Baltinglass, Ireland,  one of six children born to William Wilson (1846-) and Sarah Willoughby (1854-1878) whose parents were Nicholas Willoughby (1823-1901) and Jane Dowzard [Dowzer] (1823-1900).  Nicholas was the son of Nichoas Willoughby … Continue reading

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Durward Simpson (1902-1981) and Eleanor Wilson

Durward Simpson (1902-1981) was the youngest son of Hugh Simpson (1858-1944) and Helen Thornton (1860 -1932).   Durward, whose first name created much confusion as his birth certificate and census records both have it wrong, was born in the Territories – … Continue reading

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