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Welcome to the Scotson Family History website! 

2. RADCLIFFE TREE: This is the largest Scotson tree, originating in the early 17th-Century via John Scotson and Ann Heywood in Bury. It is thought that their son Edmund Scotson, born in Bamford, Rochdale in 1659, moved to the Radcliffe area, and it is assumed that this family and/or his children would have lived in the 18th century at SCOTSON FOLD FARM, in Radcliffe near Bury. This 16th century farmhouse still survives today. Edmund's descendants moved first to Abram before spreading to localities such as Hindley, Wigan, Lowton, Leigh, Warrington, Prescot, Rochdale and Stretford. Branches of this tree are also found in other parts of the world, such as Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa and Montana in the United States. 

3. ATHERTON TREE: These Scotsons are mainly in Atherton and Leigh, and easily confused with those in the Radcilffe tree who also settled in the Leigh area. They are descendants of a William Scotson and Mary Morgan who lived in Liverpool in the late-18th Century.

4. HEAPEY TREE:  This Scotson family has origins in the early 18th century in Heapey  and Wheelton, near Chorley. It features in the legend of James Scotson who married the blacksmith's daughter, Ellin Miller in 1761. Their seven sons played the violin in Heapey Church. Descendants mainly moved to Standish, Wales and Liverpool. A fairly large branch lives in Australia.  

5. CHORLEY TREE. This branch lived in Chorley from the 1780s starting with Samuel Scotson who was born in 1771. He married Mary Parkinson in 1788. These Scotsons mainly lived locally and in nearby Darwen where the Scottson spelling was frequently used.

6. STANDISH TREE: A small family descended from John Scotson and Margaret Wignal who married in St Wilfrid's Church, Standish in 1804. Their descendants mainly lived in the Standish, Upholland, Wigan and Warrington areas. Becuase Standish is situated between Wigan and Chorley, there is a big possibility that there will be a connection with the Heapey and Chorley trees.

7. LIVERPOOL TREE: A small family of Scotsons produced by William and Ann Scotson in the early-seventeenth century in the Kendal area of Westmorland. Their son Isaac married an Ellen Park in Liverpool in 1759. Children were born to Isaac in Liverpool and Radcliffe, but the Scotsons to have died out in 1953 with James Eustace Scotson who was unmarried. 

YORKSHIRE AND NORTH EAST ENGLAND

8. COUNTY DURHAM TREE:  This is the large of the north-eastern trees. These are descendants of a William and Elizabeth Scotson who had three grandsons in Yarm, Yorkshire between 1777 and 1788. Today we find large pockets of descendants through John (b.1777 in Yarm) in the Stockton-on-Tees and Middlesbrough areas. Other descendants spread to Birmingham, Leicester and Salford.  

9. LEEDS TREE:  Another tree with its roots in Yarm. The earliest known ancestors, Thomas Scotson, born there in 1785 could well be a brother or cousin of the three mentioned in the Co. Durham tree. This smallish tree was mainly concentrated in the Hunslet and Fewston areas. It seems that all male members of the family had died by the 1890s. Thomas Scotson and Mary Stead did have twelve children between 1853 and 1874, but only Louisa b. 1870 had a child.   

10. NORTH YORKSHIRE: The founder of this tree was George Scotson b. 1727 in Danby Wiske, North Yorkshire. His ten children were born in Kirklevington, but the family was mainly found in Hartlepool before the 1850s. A few descendants are known to live in Country Durham and London, but it would appear that the last Scotson male passed away in 1998  

11. CARLTON: A very small pocket of Scotsons, descending from George Scotson and Elizabeth Wilson of Bishopton, County Durham. This family mainly lived in Carlton-in-Cleveland until about 1885.

Accuracy has been sought at all times. Documentary evidence is fundamental, but because sometimes there is the danger of misinterpretation of evidence, typos or transcription errors, mistakes are always likely. Please forward corrections, omissions, extra information of people, places, events and dates via the website link or email address below. 

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Allan

Allan Scotson

European Representative of the Guild of One Name Studies, member no. 3869

Suggested links: 

Scotsons in the North East of England: www.scotsonfamilyhistory.webeden.co.uk

Facebook pages:  Scotson clan              https://www.facebook.com/groups/116749205751/

Guild of One Name Studies:                    http://one-name.org/

Contact email address:                            scotson@one-name.org

Photos

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	Annie Grimwood John Green Frank Green Emily George Ernest B Scotson 410215-web.jpg		12 Dec 2018
	Wedding of James R M Scotson & Lily Friar-ed.jpg		6 Dec 2018
	Wedding of Ernest Beswick Scotson & Emily Birchall, 28 July 1897		6 Dec 2018
	Wedding of Elsie Scotson & Joseph W Evans-web.jpg		6 Dec 2018
	Wedding of Abraham Scotson & Elsie Mayo-web.jpg		6 Dec 2018
	Thomas & Lucille Scotson-web.jpg		6 Dec 2018
	Scotson, John 090409-ed.jpg		6 Dec 2018
	Mom & Dad Cathy wedding.jpg		6 Dec 2018
	James Scotson-3-web.jpg		6 Dec 2018
	Helen+Barry+Jim+Moyra+Eva+Trevor+Sid+Rhoda-ed.jpg		6 Dec 2018

Documents

Thumb	Description	Linked to	Last Modified
	Heather Marie Hotchkiss Scotson grave.jpg	HOTCHKISS Heather Marie	13 Dec 2018
	Elizabeth (Halshaw) Scotson US death certificate d.23 July 1923, Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA	HALSHAW Elizabeth	6 Dec 2018
	Samuel Scotson (b.1854) + Elizabeth Halshaw (b.1856) GRO marriage certificate m.15 Sept 1877 Holy Trinity Church, Over Darwen, Lancashire	HALSHAW Elizabeth SCOTSON Samuel	6 Dec 2018

Headstones

Thumb	Description	Cemetery	Status	Linked to	Last Modified
	James Scotson b.11.3.1872 d.23.7.1951 Louie (Humphreys) Scotson b.20.3.1878 d.15.5.1950 May Scotson b.13.12.1910 d.13.6.1912 Florence Rose Scotson b.10.9.1914 d.2.6.1919 William Scotson b.14.10.1903 d.15.9.1928 In loving memory of MAY SCOTSON Who died June 13th 1912 aged 18 months ROSE SCOTSON Whe died June 2nd 1919 aged 4 years WILLIAM SCOTSON Who died Sept 15th 1950 aged 24 years LOUIE SCOTSON their mother Who died May 15th 1950 aged 73 years JAMES SCOTSON their father Who died July 23rd 1951 aged 79 years	Hindley Cemetery A4-41		HUMPHREYS Louie (d. 15 May 1950) SCOTSON Florence Rose (d. Jun 1919) SCOTSON James (d. 23 Jul 1951) SCOTSON May (d. 13 Jun 1912) SCOTSON William (d. 15 Sep 1928)	13 Dec 2018
	James Scotson b.3.11.1841 d.8.7.1910 Mary (Ackers) Scotson b.18.3.1838 d.22.10.1906 Dora Scotson b.1865 d.17.3.1885 Mary Ellen Scotson b.May 1870 d.11.3.1873 Mary Scotson b.6.3.1879 d.21.8.1879 Memory of MARY ELLEN Beloved child of James & Mary Scotson Who parted this life 11th Ere is borne already sorrow fade Death came with friendly care: The opening into heaven conveyed And made it abode there. March 1873 aged 2 years & 10 months Also of MARY Their beloved child Who departed this life August 21st 1879 Aged 5 months & 3 weeks. Also of DORA Their beloved daughter Who departed this life March 17th 1885 Aged 10 years The Lord letteth do what Seeketh him reap Also of the above MARY SCOTSON Who departed this life October 22nd 1906, aged 60 years Also of the above JAMES SCOTSON Who departed this life July 8th 1910 Aged 66 years	St John the Evangelist Churchyard		ACKERS Mary (d. 22 Oct 1906) SCOTSON Dora (d. 1885) SCOTSON James (d. 8 Jul 1910) SCOTSON James (d. 1881) SCOTSON Mary (d. 21 Aug 1879) SCOTSON Mary Ellen (d. 11 Mar 1873)	13 Dec 2018
	Hindley Cemetery	Hindley Cemetery			13 Dec 2018
	Scotson Robert 1886.jpg	Woodland Cemetery		MAYBERRY Jennie (d. 1981) SCOTSON Robert (d. 1963)	12 Dec 2018
	Robert Scotson b.6.1.1886 - 1963 Jennie (Mayberry) Scotson b. 5.11.1888 - 1981 SCOTSON In loving memory of ROBERT SCOTSON 1886-1963 JENNIE MAYBERRY 1889-1981	Woodland Cemetery		Family: SCOTSON Robert/MAYBERRY Jennie (F3122)	12 Dec 2018
	Richard Russell Scotson b.14.6.1935 - 3.5.1998 Son RICHARD R SCOTSON June 16, 1935 . May 3, 1998	Highland Cemetery, Great Falls, Montana, USA		SCOTSON Richard Russell (d. 3 May 1998)	12 Dec 2018
	Thomas "Tommy" Scotson 6.5.1936 - 13.10.2003 In Loving Memory of TOMMY SCOTSON Loving husband of ELLEN and most devoted father & grandfather Born 6th May 1936 - died 4th Oct 2003 I seldom ask for miracles but today just one would do To leave the door wide open and see my Tommy walk through I'd wrap my arms around him and kiss his smiling face For he was someone special who no one can replace. Loving you always forgetting you never. To our Dad "Tommy" Who we shall never forget Love you always Julie & Paul xx His life a Beautiful Memory His absence a silent grief	Westwood Cemetery Plot Q 51	Located	SCOTSON Thomas (d. 4 Oct 2003)	12 Dec 2018
	Robert Scotson b.1840 d.24.1.1899 Anne Hesketh b.1845 d.17.1.1908 Arthur Scotson b.11.9.1875 d.3.6.1876 Loving remembance of little ARTHUR, Third son of Robert and Anne Scotson of Whittle-le-Woods, born September 11th 1875, died June 3rd 1876 To the little sleeper, A gentle loving child with his tender keeper, for ever will. Above named Robert Scotson died January 24th 1899, aged 58 years Also of Anne Scotson, beloved wife of the above Departed this life January 19th 1908, aged 62 yrs	St John the Evangelist		HESKETH Ann (d. 17 Jan 1908) SCOTSON Arthur (d. 3 Jun 1876) SCOTSON Robert (d. 24 Jan 1899)	12 Dec 2018
	John Scotson b.14.10.19 d.8.4.1882 Martha Scotson b.8.5.1833 d.11.4.1829 In Loving Memory of JOHN SCOTSON who died at Holt Hall, Gateacre April 8th 1882, Aged 62 years Also JOHN WILLIAM his son who died September 20th 1882, Aged 9 years, Also LEANORD his youngest son who died August 7th 1885, aged 10 years. Also MARTHA SCOTSON widow of the above who died April 11th 1929 aged 95 years. Also ELIZABETH SCOTSON daughter-in-law of the above who died December 5th 1923 aged 56 years Also JAMES EDMUND eldest son of above and husband of above ELIZABETH who died 28th April 1937, aged 71 years Also MARY HANNAH SCOTSON youngest daughter of above cremated at Anfield 23rd February 1945 aged 65 years			SCOTSON Emily Jane (d. Yes, date unknown) SCOTSON James Edmund (d. 28 Apr 1937) SCOTSON John (d. 8 Apr 1882) SCOTSON John William (d. 20 Sep 1882) SCOTSON Leonard (d. 7 Aug 1885) SCOTSON Martha (d. 11 Apr 1929) SCOTSON Mary Hannah (d. 23 Feb 1945) WILSON Elizabeth (d. 1909)	12 Dec 2018
	Francis Scotson 6.8.29 - 25.11.2001 FRANCIS SCOTSON (Scottie) 6 August 1929, Liverpool, U.K. 25 November 2001 Dearly loved husband, Dad and Grandad Forever in our hearts	Marsden Cemetery	Located	SCOTSON Francis (d. 25 Nov 2001)	12 Dec 2018

Individuals

ID	Last Name, Given Name(s)	Born/Christened		Tree	Last Modified
I4832	SCOTSON May	b. 13 Dec 1910	57 Argyle Street, Hindley, Lancashire	RADCLIFFE	13 Dec 2018
I3461	HUMPHREYS Louie	b. 20 May 1878	Pontesbury, Shropshire	RADCLIFFE	13 Dec 2018
I169	SCOTSON James	b. 11 Mar 1872	Abram, Lancashire	RADCLIFFE	13 Dec 2018
I4830	SCOTSON William	b. 14 Oct 1903	Hindley, Lancashire	RADCLIFFE	13 Dec 2018
I7408	BEAUMONT Mary	b. 1899	Bury North, Lancashire	RADCLIFFE	12 Dec 2018
I9446	FEARNLEY Nellie	b. 28 Feb 1919	Aspull, Wigan, Lancashire	RADCLIFFE	12 Dec 2018
I10436	FEARNLEY Peter	b. 1 Jan 1895		RADCLIFFE	12 Dec 2018
I7321	GRAFE Ursula Wilma Christine	b. 1936	Germany	RADCLIFFE	12 Dec 2018
I10438	MASON Annie Houghton			RADCLIFFE	12 Dec 2018
I590	NORRIS Muriel Margaret	b. 20 Sep 1930	Stourbridge, Worcestershire	CO. DURHAM	12 Dec 2018