WILLIAM NELSON

WILLIAM NELSON (1814-1893)


	WILLIAM NELSON


	Spouse: MARY ANN WARDALE

WILLIAM NELSON , son of LUKE NELSON (1788-1855) and ABIGAIL GARBUTT (1785-1838), was born on 5 July 1814 in WHITBY, NR YORKSHIRE. Christened "Thomas". WILLIAM was baptised on 5 July 1815 in WHITBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE. ¹ He was christened on 6 July 1815 in WHITBY. Christened "Thomas"

Think Luke was at Sea at the time William was born and Christened,

and Abigail called the baby Thomas, after her father,

when Luke returned from sea, He was called William after Lukes's father.

they then called their second son Thomas.

. Between 1830 and 1834 WILLIAM was an APPRENTICE in THE "ABBOTSFORD" SHIP. Registered 2nd September 1827. Sold as a wreck ay Yarnmouth January 1883.

Built by T Brodick.. Between 1834 and 1836 WILLIAM was a 2nd MATE in THE "ENDYMION" SHIP. In 1836/37 he was a 2nd MATE in THE "LONDON" SHIP. In 1837/38 he was a 2 nd MATE in THE "LOYAL BRITON". Between 1838 and 1840 he was A MATE in THE"FORTITUDE" SHIP. serving on this ship when William married Mary Ann Wardale.

built by Fishburn and Brodick, sold to London 1815.. WILLIAM married MARY ANN WARDALE on 18 October 1839 in PARISH CHURCH WHITBY NR YORKSHIRE. Witness's were Ralph Greenbury and Ann Hutchinson

William and Mary Ann were both living in Church Street. Between 1840 and 1844 WILLIAM was A MATE in THE "LARPOOL " SHIP. Between 1845 and 1848 he was a THE MASTERS MATE in THE "EGLINEDINE ". Between 1848 and 1851 he was a THE MASTER in THE " MAGNET " SHIP. Between 1856 and 1891 he was a MASTER MARINER in WHITBY, YORKSHIRE. In possession of his application for his masters certificate - dated 22 November 1850.

ARRESTED ON SUSPICION OF BEING A PRUSSIAN SPY, STORY IN WHITBY GAZETTE DATED 31-12-1870, MASTER OF BRIG SANCHO AT THE TIME.

SUPPOSEDLEY OWNED THE BORDEAUX ALONG WITH A JOSEPH BOVILL ( PART OWNER AND SHIPS HUSBAND ) WHO DECAMPED WITH MONEY ( APPROX 1870 )

"EMERTON"- BOVILL SCARPED WITH SHIP'S MONEY.

Joseph Bovill was born 1815 in Whitby North Yorkshire,the same age as William.

and was thought to have jointly owned a ship to-gether, either the Emerton or the Bordeaux,

like William he was living in Church Street in 1841 -1851, in 1841 he was a Joiner to trade, but appears as a Ship owner in 1851, 1861, 1871 and 1881.

In 1861 - 1871 he had moved the family house to Esk Terrace, Whitby with his family. In 1881 he had moved to Ugglebarnby, 7 Sleights Hill, He had been thought by the Nelson Family to have vanished approx 1870 's with the ships money.In 1881he was still a ship owner, and he died in 1890.Whitby area

Have since found out that it was the "Lyra" that Joseph and William owned ( documented on "the Ancient port of Whitby " )in 1865, William continued to sail in Joseph's ships after 1865, so I don't think there is much credence in this tale.

. WILLIAM appeared in the census in 1861 in AT SEA, OFF FLAMBROUGH HEAD. Master of the BOARDEAUX.. On 25 September 1873 WILLIAM was a MASTER MARINER in " OTTERBURN ". William with the ship untill 1st febuary 1875

offical number for the Otterburn is 199- 199 ton Ship. On 9 August 1875 WILLIAM was a MASTER MARINER in "PORT WALLACE ". William with the Port Wallce untill 16th October 1875.

Offical number for the Port Wallace was 468 a 218 ton ship. WILLIAM and MARY ANN WARDALE appeared in the census in 1881 in 3 BRUNSWICK STREET, WHITBY, YORKSHIRE. Living with daughter, Mary Ann and her husband William Readman and family.. WILLIAM and MARY ANN WARDALE appeared in the census in 1891 in 25 GRAY STREET, WHITBY, YORKSHIRE. William now a retired Master Mariner, and living with son William and family.. WILLIAM died of Prostatic Disease on 20 March 1893 in 7 GRAY STREET WHITBY NR YORKSHIRE. Jane E Nelson, Daughter in Law Signed Death Certificate.. WILLIAM was buried in WHITBY, LARPOOL CEMETERY.

GOT EXCITED ONCE TELLING TALES OF WHEN HE WAS A WHALER AND AS HE TALKED TOOK OUT SOME TWINE FROM HIS BREAST POCKET ATTACHED IT TO THE SERVING FORK ( in those days food in a pub consisted of bread used as a plate and a cooked ham which was sliced as needed) AND SHOWED AS IN HOW TO " HARPOON". THIS HE DID, BUT THE POOR PUBS CAT GOT IN THE WAY AND WAS "HARPOONED " BY WILLIAM

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MARY ANN WARDALE , daughter of GEORGE WARDALE (1784-1858) and MARY PARKER (1779-1859), was born on 8 May 1815 in WHITBY. 1881 census has Mary Ann as born in Compton

. MARY was christened on 8 May 1815 in WHITBY, YORKSHIRE. ISSAC ATKINSON AND ANNA LAWSON WERE HER GOD PARENTS.. MARY received first communion on 28 January 1827 in WHITBY.YORKSHIRE. ² Down as having made her First Confession. MARY appeared in the census in 1841 in CHURCH STREET WHITBY. Alone,William at sea.. MARY appeared in the census in 1861 in PROSPECT PLACE, CHURCH STREET, WHITBY. YORKSHIRE. Down as a Master Mariner's wife.

Children Mary Ann and William down as scholars.. Between 1861 and 1871 MARY was a MASTER MARINER'S WIFE in WHITBY. She appeared in the census in 1871 in DUCKS YARD, WHITBY, YORKSHIRE. Down as Master Mariner's wife, Mary Ann no occupation, William a joiner. . MARY died of of senile decay, cornia on 21 August 1899 in NAZARETH HOUSE MIDDLESBURGH. DEATH NOTICE IN WHITBY GAZZATTE. 21 AUG 1899-84-WG. MARY was buried in LARPOOL CEMETERY.

was a Witness at sister Jane's wedding.

HAD A SAMPLER BY NIECE - ALICE ELIZABETH WARDALE,

AND IN POSSESSION OF NELSON FAMILY.

MARY ANN WARDALE and WILLIAM NELSON had the following children:

	GEORGE NELSON (1840-1840). GEORGE was born on 17 July 1840 in WHITBY. He died of of Convulsions on 3 August 1840 in CHURCH STREET, WHITBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE. Anne McLintoch in attendance at time of Death. . GEORGE was buried on 5 August 1840 in WHITBY.
	GEORGE NELSON (1843-1843). GEORGE was born on 17 July 1843 in WHITBY. He died of of Convulsions on 17 September 1843 in CHURCH STREET. Elizabeth Bowsides present at his death.. GEORGE was buried on 20 September 1843 in WHITBY.
	MARY ANN NELSON (1848-1886). MARY was born on 12 November 1848 in WHITBY. She appeared in the census in 1861 in CHURCH STREET, PROSPECT PLACE, WHITBY. She appeared in the census in 1871 in DUCKS YARD. At home with Mother and brother.. MARY married WILLIAM READMAN on 8 March 1872 in ST HILDA'S CHURCH, WHITBY YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND. Witness's were Elizabeth Wardale and William Nelson William was living in Gray Street Whitby, and Mary Ann was living in Flowergate, Whitby. MARY and WILLIAM READMAN appeared in the census in 1881 in 3 BRUNSWICK STREET. Employing 8 men and 3 boys, and a domestic servant Louisa Garbutt, aged 22 born in Bilsdale. In Laws William and Mary Nelson ahd Aunt Jane Liddle (Jane Wardale ) syaing with Family.. MARY died on 7 March 1886 in WHITBY. She was buried in LARPOOL CEMENTARY WHITBY.
	WILLIAM NELSON (1852-1920). WILLIAM was born on 16 January 1852 in WHITBY NR YORKSHIRE. On 1 April 1867 he was an APPRENTICE HOUSE CARPENTER & JOINER in SMALES BROTHERS. The address was: WHITBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE. Witness's on his indenture papers were William Nelson- his father and George Wardale- his Uncle. WILLIAM appeared in the census in 1871 in DUCKS YARD. At home with Mother and sister.. On 1 April 1873 WILLIAM was a HOUSE CARPENTER & JOINER in SMALES BROTHERS. The address was: WHITBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE. William's papers signed off as a House Carpenter & Joiner by the Smales Brothers. WILLIAM married JANE ELIZABETH WILTON on 7 November 1876 in WHITBY. Witness's were Thomas Wilton and J Wardale Willam and Jane Elizabeth were both living in Brunswick Street . In 1881 WILLIAM was a JOINER in WHITBY. "early 1900's" he was a NELSON of NELSON and SONS in 41 CHURCH STREET WHITBY. He and JANE ELIZABETH WILTON appeared in the census in 1881 in 1 DUCKS YARD, WHITBY, YORKSHIRE. They appeared in the census in 1891 in 25 GRAY STREET. In 1901 he was a JOINER in "NELSON AND SONS" 41 CHURCH STREET, WHITBY. He and JANE ELIZABETH WILTON appeared in the census in 1901 in 7 GRAY STREET, WHITBY, YORKSHIRE. has appartments at 7 Gray Street, Whitby, - residents directory. . On 7 February 1920 WILLIAM was a JOINER + MASTER BUILDER in WHITBY. In 1920 he was a MASTER BUILDER in WHITBY. He died of of Mibral Disease (1 year) + heart Failure (1 month) on 17 December 1920 in "ABBOTSFORD" FALCON TERRACE, WHITBY, NR YORKSHIRE. Thomas Edward Nelson ( Grear Uncle Tom ) signed Death certificate.. WILLIAM's Misc was 'WILLIAM NELSONS & SONS, JOINERS & UNDERTAKER' in 1959 in CENTRAL HALL. WELL CLOSE SQUARE, WHITBY. His Misc was 'WILLIAN NELSON & SONS, JOINERS AND UNDERTAKES' in 1961 in CENTRAL HALL. WELL CLOSE SQUARE. His Misc was 'WILLIAM NELSON & SONS, JOINERS & UNDERTAKERS' in 1970 in CENTRAL HALL. WELL CLOSE SQUARE. He was buried in LARPOOL CEMETERY WHITBY.

Sources

¹	"Loftus Parish Records". Assessment: Primary evidence.

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