Hello all, I have been looking for William Ellis WILLSON for many years. His birth was registered in Plomesgate in Jun quarter, 1841. He was the son of John and Elizabeth (Ellis) WILLSON of Framlingham. He was mentioned in his father's 1871 will as "believed to be in Australia." I found this note of him: Brisbane Courier Monday 8 August 1864 p. 2 THE GAZETTE. The following appeared in the Government Gazette of Saturday: Appointments.-- Mr. William Ellis Willson, to be recording clerk in the Mitchell district, in the room of Sir John Creathorne Wilkins, whose appointment has been cancelled. I hope there would be records of a recording clerk. But any further leads would be welcome. Please note the spelling of the name with 2 "l" s. It is often transcribed as WILSON. What a good idea at this time of year. I've been impressed with the results that have been posted. Carol Bradford in Syracuse, New York, USA