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Searching for information about the John Mathison Family (clothier), as noted in the stone marker attachment. My grandfather was Duncan, who came to Rhode Island, USA with his bothers and sisters. Duncan and Bessie are not listed on this marker, unless on the back. My mother, Ann Janet, grew up knowing Neil and Bessie and I am aware of the house where they lived.
Also attached, a family picture taken in Cambeltown, Duncan is noted with arrow, Bessie is the younger girl in front of Duncan. Any and all information is appreciated.

Hi..., and welcome to the Kintyre Forum.

I'm not surprised you have had no reply. How about providing a few dates ?

Are you related to this Mathison family?
Can you open the attached doc that shows the Mathison marker?

John Mathison, Clothier B 1835 Campbeltown, D Dec 9,1882 Campbeltown
Margaret Alexander Mathison B Apr 6, 1833 Campbeltown, D Sept 25, 1909 Providence, Rhode Island USA
Janet Fleming Mathison Eaglesome B Dec 11, 1854 Campbeltown. D Apr 24, 1932 Peninver
James Mathison B Dec 24, 1856, D Mar 10, 1890 Providence, RI USA
Ann Binns Mathison B Jun 18, 1859, D 1938 Providence, RI USA
John Mathison B Aug 28, 1861 Campbeltown, D Oct 12, 1937 Providence, RI USA
Neil Mathison B Feb 12, 1864 Campbeltown, D Jun 20, 1933 Providence, RI USA
Robert Craig Mathison B Mar 27, 1866 Campbeltown, D Feb 1, 1869 Campbeltown
Jane Harvey Mathison B Jan 2, 1868, Campbeltown , D Feb 5, 1869 Campbeltown
Duncan Mathison B Dec 7, 1869 Campbeltown, D Sep 22 1939 Cranston, RI USA
Margaret B Oct 2, 1871 Campbeltown, D Aug 17, 1935 Campbeltown
Bessie Mathison B Oct 20,1873, Campbeltown Aug 9, 1949 Providence, RI USA

Hi there…
Please forgive me…, didn’t notice the attachment.

On Ancestry there are 4 public trees. The first with the most records (10) is the Lezanic Tree with many photos.
Facts
• 1835(AGE)
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Birth
1835 • Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland
6 Sources
• 18416
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Residence
1841 • Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland
1 Source
• 185419
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Marriage
13 Feb 1854 • Campbeltown,Argyll,Scotland

Margaret Alexander Mathison
(1833–1909)
1 Source
• 185419
Birth of daughter Janet Fleming Mathison Eaglesome(1854–1932)
11 Dec 1854 • Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland
• 185621
Birth of son James Mathison(1856–1890)
24 Dec 1856 • Campbeltown, Argyll
• 185924
Birth of daughter Ann Binns Mathison(1859–1938)
18 Jun 1859 • Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland
• 186126
Birth of son John Mathison(1861–1937)
28 Aug 1861 • Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland
• 186126
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Residence
1861 • Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland
Relation to Head of House: Head
1 Source
• 186429
Birth of son Neil Mathison(1864–1933)
12 Feb 1864 • Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland
• 186631
Birth of son Robert Craig Mathison(1866–1869)
27 Mar 1866 • Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland
• 186833
Birth of daughter Jane Harvey Mathison(1868–1869)
2 Jan 1868 • Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland
• 186934
Death of son Robert Craig Mathison(1866–1869)
1 Feb 1869 • Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland
• 186934
Death of daughter Jane Harvey Mathison(1868–1869)
5 Feb 1869 • Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland
• 186934
Birth of son Duncan Mathison(1869–1939)
7 Dec 1869 • Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland
• 187136
Birth of daughter Margaret Mathison(1871–1935)
2 Oct 1871 • Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland
• 187136
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Residence
1871 • Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland
Relation to Head of House: Head
1 Source
• 187338
Birth of daughter Bessie Mathison(1873–1949)
20 Oct 1873 • Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland
• 188146
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Residence
1881 • Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland
Relation to Head of House: Head
1 Source
• 188247
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Death
9 Dec 1882 • Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland
2 Sources
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Burial
Campbeltown, Argyll and Bute, Scotland
1 Source
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1841 Scotland Census
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1861 Scotland Census
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1871 Scotland Census
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1881 Scotland Census
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Scotland, National Probate Index (Calendar of Confirmations and Inventories), 1876-1936
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Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
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Scotland, Select Marriages, 1561-1910
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U.S. Passport Applications, 1795-1925
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U.S., Army Transport Service, Passenger Lists, 1910-1939
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UK and Ireland, Find A Grave Index, 1300s-Current
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Neil Mathison
1797–

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Janet MacDonald Mathieson

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Margaret Alexander Mathison
1833–1909

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Janet Fleming Mathison Eaglesome
1854–1932

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James Mathison
1856–1890

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Ann Binns Mathison
1859–1938

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John Mathison
1861–1937

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Neil Mathison
1864–1933

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Robert Craig Mathison
1866–1869

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Jane Harvey Mathison
1868–1869

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Duncan Mathison
1869–1939

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Margaret Mathison
1871–1935

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Bessie Mathison
1873–1949

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If you don't have Ancestry, I can capture the images and send them annexed.
Good luck..., Iain.

PS I'm having computer problems..., hope I'll be able to reply.

The Lezanic Family Tree is my Tree and contains the info I found. The family group photo was given to us by my mother Ann J Mathison, who married my dad Michael Lezanic. I am sorting through the other Trees on Ancestry. It becomes difficult as the name changes spelling on Trees from MATHISON (our spelling) to MATHESON, MATHIESON, MATHEWSON which raises questions to any relationship.
Through this Forum, I was hoping to find contacts more closely located in Campbeltown, where the Family Marker was photographed, that could share family knowledge or history (especially since the Elder was a known businessman).

Thanks,
Steve Lezanic

Omaha, Nebraska

smlezanic@hotmail.com

Ooops...

A great tree Steve... Congratulations. Then all you need is some locals to get back to you.
The Forum is not very busy for the time being... Bizarre ? Probably because of Facebook. What I'd do in your shoes is post on Fb for help and provide them with the URL of this page.

Good luck..., Iain.

Do you of any FB sites/groups related to the area?

https://www.facebook.com/kintyreforum

Thanks, Iain! Last night I found another FB (private) group for Campbeltown and requested to join, awaiting response. I'll check your suggestion out. It appears you are in Belgium, what is your connection to Campbeltown?

Steve