Documents referring to the Williamson family, cousins to the Notman family.

Description Documents referring to the Williamson family, cousins to the Notman family.

Date 20/7/1785 to 24/6/1852

Collection William Notman

Catalogue Number 551 341/6/9/3

Category All Other

Scope and Content Batch contains legal documents referring to the Williamson family - mainly sisters Susan and Margaret, but also their parents Thomas Williamson and Barbara Kemp. The Williamsons owned the land at Northfield. Documents dated 1785 - 1832 contained in Unit 12906 Documents dated 1833 - 1852 contained in Unit 12904 Batch includes: Receipts and correspondence referring to Margaret Williamson's debt accrued and board at the Lunatic Asylum, Morningside. Her debt would appear to be payable to Mr John MacAndrew, Junior Solicitor before the Supreme Courts, Edinburgh and Curator Bonis for Margaret Williamson. Insurance policies taken out by Susan and Margaret Williamson with Insurance Company of Scotland on Northfield Cottage. Correspondence to Mr John MacAndrew referencing money recieved, and Miss Williamson (presumed Margaret), Northfield, signed by Janet (surname uncertain). Account of The Trustees of the Late Mr Thomas Williamson of Northfield, dated 1827. Account of The Trustees of the Late Mr Thomas Williamson of Northfield, dated 1833. Ledger Addressed to Mr Thomas Williamson. Letters from John McAndrew to Miss Williamson, probably referring to Susan Williamson. Advertisment of Mr Williamson's Trustees property. 1 envelope addressed to Mr. Robert Notman and Mr. Williamson, Northfield, Leith, Edinburgh, 1814. 1 note addressed to Mr. Wiliamson, Northfield, 21 August, 1833. 1 Letter addressed to Mr. Williamson, Leith, 24 February, 1816? 1824? Burgess Ticket and wax seal addressed to Mr Thomas Williamson. Account current The Trustees of the late Mr Williamson, Leith. Various reciepts relating to Miss Williamson and Northfield Cottage. Copy of letters from J&J Alexander to John Elder regarding Miss Williamson and the selling of the Northfield property. 24 January 1850 & 25 January 1850. Petition letter referring to John MacAndrew and Margaret Williamson. Copy of Account Current The Trustees of the Late Mr Thomas Williamson with Alexander Forsyth 1833. Envelope containing letter titled 'Mussleburgh Burgess Ticket to Mr Thomas Williamson, 1803' with large wax seal attached. Doucment titled ' February 1846 Leave for 10 years Whitsunday 1846 to Whitsunday 1856 for Northfield Cottage Mr George Holts Tenant Rent £15'. Receipts of payment by John McAndrew for the board of Miss Williamson at Lunatic Asylum, Morningside. Receipts for Fire and Life Insurance signed by Miss Williamson.

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