Wilson septs

[Pleater]

My brother and sister were born in Barnsley, and still live in or near.
My father's paternal side, the Gillotts, were linen weavers and part of the agitation for a living wage in the town - Dad was a union man through and through, worked for the union at Sammy Foxes in Sheffield.

Anne the Pleater :ootd:

[Sean Wilson]

My brother and sister were born in Barnsley, and still live in or near.
My father's paternal side, the Gillotts, were linen weavers and part of the agitation for a living wage in the town - Dad was a union man through and through, worked for the union at Sammy Foxes in Sheffield.

Anne the Pleater :ootd:

What a small world... looks like your and my Wilsons carry similar traits... no farming but dad was an engineer, later he became an Anglican minister, he was also heavily involved with the trade union movement in Sheffield and Barnsley at various mining collieries. Most of my family still live in the Barnsley area... I don't know how many Wilsons are in the South Yorkshire but maybe there are some ties between us going back to Scotland ?

I'd like to know for definate what part of Scotland my family came from so need to do more digging. In the mean time, regardless of what area/clan my Wilsons originate, I'm more than happy to wear the Wilson tartan. New kilt ordered in Wilson Ancient and due for delivery early in the new year.

[Mike_Oettle]

Wilson Ancient is a good choice, Sean.
The Wilson tartan originated with the famous weaving firm of Wilson’s of Bannockburn, originators of a great many well-known tartans.
It was not originally a clan or family tartan, but because of its name it became associated with the family that ran the business.
I believe they were Lowlanders, and would then quite likely be connected to your Yorkshire branch.
Incidentally, welcome to X Marks from the bottom end of Africa.
Regards,
Mike Oettle