William Tours
William was born on October 9th, 1767 in
Paisley and his baptism took place on September 10th, 1767 in
Paisley Abbey parish.
1 William's father was
Michaill Towrs and his mother was
Agnes Stewart. He had five brothers and three sisters, named
Robert,
John,
Michaill,
Michal,
John,
Agnes,
Jannet and
Mary. He was the fifth oldest of the nine children. He died due to natural causes or old age, Aged, at the age of 76 on September 12th, 1844 in
Paisley.
2
- Death Notes
Died after 1841. 70 in 1841 census
"Two sons of this family have descendants in Paisley. One brother was a Writer (i.e. lawyer), another was a teacher" (Janet McKean, né Towers, 2003)
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Occupation Details
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From 1792 William's occupation was weaver in manufacturing.
3
From 1841 his occupation was shawl weaver in manufacturing.
4
From 1841 his occupation was Independent.
4
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Whereabouts
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William lived in
Paisley.
4
- Occupancy/Contact Notes
- Maxwelton St. No. 7, next door to daughter Cecilia 1841: living with daughter Cecilia and son-in-law at 7 Maxwellton St.
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Ancestor Pedigree Chart
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- b.09 Oct 1767 in Paisley d.12 Sep 1844 in Paisley
- b. in Paisley
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Individual Additional Information
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