answersLogoWhite

0


Williamson : Origin: Scottish
First found in Peebles where this predominantly Scottish clan were seated anciently, although their interests straddled the English Scottish border and they held territories as far south as Keswick in Cumberland. Some of the first settlers of this name in USA were: Michael Williamson, who settled in Massachusetts in 1631; James Williamson, who settled in Virginia in 1654 along with Isaac, Richard, Alice, and Ann.
Some noteworthy people of the name Williamson: Alexander William Williamson (1824-1904) English chemist, Henry Williamson (1895-1977) English author, James Cassius Williamson (1845-1913) Am/Aust theatrical manager, Malcolm Benjamin Graham Christopher Williamson (1931-) Aust/Br composer, William Crawford Williamson (1816-1895) English botanist and zoologist

User Avatar

Wiki User

15y ago

What else can I help you with?