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William Blackley Thomson
FiremasterBiography
WILLIAM BLACKLEY THOMSON
Date and place of birth: 19 April 1871 St. Giles, Edinburgh, Midlothian
Date and place of death: 1939 Edinburgh, Midlothian
Nationality: British
Biography: William came from a large family raised in Scotland:
Jane Thomson 1867
Archibald Thomson 1869
Jessie Thomson 1873
Margaret Thomson 1877
Robina Thomson 1881
Arthur Thomson 1886
Parents:
John Thomson married Jane Blackley 29 December 1865, Edinburgh, Midlothian.
Parents occupation:
Schools Universities attended and years of attendance: Not known
Occupation: William was a Fireman for the Merchant Navy for many years.
Place of residence at Gretna: 13 Annan Road, Eastriggs
Job Title at Gretna: Firemaster
Marital Status:
William married Grace R Saunders in Edinburgh St.Andrew 1902
Children: Nil known
Travels: Nil known
Awards/Recognitions: Nil known
Trivia/any other information:
Document that was presented to J C Burnham at the end of his service at Gretna, held in the collection at The Devil’s Porridge Museum. Mr Thomson
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