David Wilson (1746-1810)

Lighterman at Hull Harbour, Yorkshire

He was born at Warter near Pocklington in Yorkshire. Seeking employment, he left for Hull where he became a lighterman, operating a "lighter" - a low-bottomed boat used to transport cargo from the ships in the harbour to the shore.

Spouse (1)

Elizabeth (Gray) Wilson

Mrs Elizabeth (Gray) Wilson

b.c.1750

Children (1)

Thomas Wilson

Founder of the Wilson Shipping Line, of Cottingham & Kingston-upon-Hull

1792-1869