John Thomson was the illegitimate son of Andrew Thomson and Flora McCallum as stated in his parish birth record. In the record, his name is listed as John Maxwell, but he never used the Maxwell name in his life. His mother had married a John Maxwell on 1 Jul 1841. It appears that it was then the parish entered his birth record as his record is different handwriting than the other entries of the time and out of date order at the end of the year.
He was a ship block maker in Scotland. In America was at various times a Car builder, farmer and carpenter. John was a member of the Masons.
He was a ship block maker in Scotland. In America was at various times a Car builder, farmer and carpenter. John was a member of the Masons.
John Thomson was the illegitimate son of Andrew Thomson and Flora McCallum as stated in his parish birth record. In the record, his name is listed as John Maxwell, but he never used the Maxwell name in his life. His mother had married a John Maxwell on 1 Jul 1841. It appears that it was then the parish entered his birth record as his record is different handwriting than the other entries of the time and out of date order at the end of the year.
He was a ship block maker in Scotland. In America was at various times a Car builder, farmer and carpenter. John was a member of the Masons.
He was a ship block maker in Scotland. In America was at various times a Car builder, farmer and carpenter. John was a member of the Masons.
