John Wilson 1779 – 1788

Marske register has an entry June 6, 1779 for “Will’m and Mary, twin children of John and Marg’t Wilson of Orgate baptized” This John & Margaret previously lived at Skelton. There was a long line of Wilsons at neighbouring Telfit, Feldom and Helwith.
Sadly, these twins both died within 2 months of each other at age 14/15.
October 21 1784: Nanny, daughter to John and Margaret Wilson of Orgate, baptized. Pauper
April 6th 1788: Dorothy, daughter to John and Margaret Wilson of Orgate, baptized. Pauper
By 1793 John and Margaret Wilson have moved to Birk House and have 2 more children there.