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Excerpt from Edward Wilson of Nether Levens (1557-1653) And His Kin
In this account there are a number of errors, as will appear in the sequel. The first Alderman of Kendal was not childless, nor does he mention any nephew or niece in his Will. [app 33, r.k. I, And the step daughter was not married to Thomas Wilson [infra Moreover the nonagenarian's energy seems hardly in character with an early retirement from business. But the story leaves a general impression which is probably trustworthy, and includes particulars which will find corroboration below, while the later history, e.g. The family of William, proves accurate on verification. Now, to proceed constructively, we may first annex to the one fact already known another equally trustworthy, that Edward6 is claimed as a cousin by Henry8 Wilson, the rich clothier of Underley. [app This Henry8 will be shewn in due course to be the son of Thomas2 of Kirkby Lonsdale. There are various degrees of cousin ship; but on the death of Thomas2 in Aug. 1591, the.
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