Superintendent, General Steam Navigation Company's Works, Deptford, London, S.E.
c1844 Born in S Knapdale, Argyll, son of Allan Wilson, a farmer, and his wife Margaret[1]
Apprenticed with Denny and Co, Dumbarton (5 years)
1861 Lodging in Dumbarton, an Engine Smith[2]
After completing his apprenticeship he was employed by Dennys for about 2 years as a draughtsman
Seagoing engineer with Jardine Matheson of Hong Kong for about 4.5 years
Draughtsman with J. and G. Thomson of Glasgow for 2 years
Outdoor manager for Amos and Smith of Hull for 6 years
Also Lloyd's Surveyor at North Shields for 2 years
1881 Thomas Wilson 37, Lloyd's Engineer Surveyor, lived in the house of Allan Wilson 41, medical practitioner, in Easington, with his sister Mary Wilson 34[3]
1884 Became a Member I Mech E. He was Manager (engine department), Wallsend Slipway Co[4]
Became Superintendent, General Steam Navigation Company's Works, Deptford, London, S.E.
1890 Died in Deptford; his probate was to be handled by his widow, Kate[5]