SECTION 2 - Keith Wilson
Mathew Wilson 1726-1802
George Wilson 1758-1830
Mathew Wilson 1790-1873
George Wilson 1818-1903
William Wilson 1855-1941

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Matthew was said to have been born about 1726 in Topcliffe.

We do not know who his parents were – there is no record of his having been christened in Topcliffe, but the best guess is that he was born in Thornton Watlass, his father also being called Matthew.

He married once. We know nothing about his brothers and sisters, but he had seven children, 5 sons and 2 daughters. He was Keith Wilson’s five greats grandfather and was the seven greats grandfather of Kim, Gina, Becky, John, Laura and Thomas Wilson

BIOGRAPHICAL TEXT:

Matthew lived for most of his life in the little village of Catton in the Parish of Topcliffe.

The Parish record relating to his marriage gives his occupation as “servant” and the record of his death gives his occupation as labourer. At this time, “servant” often meant “farm servant”, so Matthew probably worked for most of his life as an agricultural labourer. Apart from this, we know very little about his life

He had a sad life. Apart from his first son, George, all of his sons died prematurely: his second son, Matthew was only one month old when he died; twins, James and William died only 3 days apart at little more than one month of age; and his youngest son, Thomas, died when he was only 23.

Matthew Wilson was linked to 10 recorded events during his life.
1. Birth
 Matthew was born around 1726, place not known.

2. Marriage 12/06/1757
At about 31 years of age, Matthew married Margaret Dixon on 12 Jun 1757 in Topcliffe Parish Church

3. Christening 02/06/1758
At about 32 years of age, Matthew became the father of George Wilson, at Catton. George was christened on 2^nd of June 1758 in Topcliffe Parish Church

4. Christening 01/01/1761
At about 34 years of age, Matthew became the father of Elizabeth Wilson, at Catton. Elizabeth was christened at Topcliffe on 1 June, 1761.

5. Christening 06/07/1762
At about 36 years of age, Matthew became the father of Matthew Wilson, at Catton. Matthew was christened at Topcliffe on 6 July 1762. Matthew was buried

8. Christening 06/03/1772
At about 46 years of age, Matthew became the father of Thomas Wilson, at Catton. Thomas was christened at Topcliffe on 26 December 1763. He was buried at Topcliffe on 10 December 1795.

9.  Burial 04/01/1794
At about 68 years of age, Margaret, Matthew Wilson’s wife died. She was buried at Topcliffe on 4^th January 1794 

Topcliffe Parish Church where Mathew was married