Researching Ed Williamson
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 26847 people with the Williamson surname? In that year Williamson was ranked number 119 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Ed means "Form of EDWARD - guardian of prosperity" and is of English origin.
Records of Ed Williamson on Ancestry
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DNA
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Ed Williamson and the Williamson Family Tree
Birth, Death and Marriage records are often the best method of making the links to the Williamson Genealogy that will form part of your family tree. Although records vary from country to country, they are normally the most formal record of a person's relations. From the sources listed below it will be possible to locate a birth record and, from that record, a birth certificate may be obtainable which is likely to list the names of the parents, therefore taking you back another generation. A marriage certificate may also list the names of the respective fathers of the bride and groom which may then help you to find them earlier in life on a census record enabling you to fill out more detail in the Williamson family tree.
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| Did you know that there are currently 33825 people with the Williamson surname in the UK? Williamson is now ranked number 136 for popularity in the UK. |
Williamson Family Tree Databases
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Williamson Forums
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| Did you know that there are currently 148874 people with the Williamson surname in the USA? Williamson is ranked number 108 for popularity in the USA. |
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Some Famous People called Ed Williamson
Ed Williamson (rugby union)
Ed Williamson (born 31 March 1984 in Teesside, England) is a professional contemporary artist and former professional rugby union player. He retired in 2016 after playing for Union Athletic Libournaise. Williamson started his career with Newcastle Falcons who he had played for since the age of 18. He made his first team debut in the 2004/2005 season against Leicester Tigers. He went on to play over 80 games for club. He has represented England at U19 level.
Following a serious injury to his hand in an A League game for Falcons against Northampton Saints, Williamson was forced into retirement at the end of the 2010/2011 season. However, with the support of the Rugby Players Association (RPA) and further surgery, Williamson was miraculously able to return to rugby in February 2012 for Leeds Carnegie where he put in several man of the match performances.
At the start of the 2012/13 season he reentered the Premiership with the newly promoted London Welsh RFC[2]
He joined Rotherham Titans as a player and as forwards coach ahead of the 2013/14 season. It was to be an impressive season for the club, finishing 4th in the league, reaching the playoffs and also the knockout stages of the B&I cup for the 1st time in Rotherham's history. Williamson played a big part and received heavy praise for his defensive work with the team, including some impressive performances on the field.
Williamson played for French Federàl 1 side UA Libournaise for the 14/15 and 15/16 seasons.
He is now a professional contemporary artist, still living and working in France. He has exhibited his work around the world, including in major shows in New York, Miami and Monaco. His work can be viewed on his website www.edwilliamsonart.com or on his Instagram @williamsonartofficial. Ed is heavily involved in charity, and regularly donates his time and his paintings to a selection of charitable foundations.
Ed is the son of Jack Williamson, a local revolutionary political activist in the North East. He is also the nephew of Richard Marshall, a local artist. Williamson is father to three children. He is married to Beverley Williamson who is a Competition Law academic.
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