1860: Occupation writer, resided at Castle Street, Montrose, from daughter Jane's Birth Certificate.
1861: Census for Montrose. David C Wills born Montrose aged 28, Writer in Montrose, Castle Street. Anne Wills (wife) aged 23 born Aberdeen, Janet M Wlls aged 9 months Montrose
1862: Occupation writer, resided at King Street, Montrose, from son George's Birth Certificate.
1864: Redided at Ferry Street, Montrose. Source daughter Annie's Birth Certificate
1865: Occupation writer & Town Chamberlain , resided at Castle Street, Montrose, from son Robert's Birth Certificate.
1868: Occupation writer & Town Chamberlain , resided at Castle Street, Montrose, from son David's Birth Certificate.
1871: Census, LDS Film: 103,949, ED < 7, page 2,
1880: Residing at 44 Bridge Street, Montrose
1891: Census record NRH RD 312 (Montrose) Census District 4 page 14
1900: From son David's Death Certificate: Occupation Town Clerk address Bellevue, Hillside, Montrose.
1905: From sister Elizabeth's Death Certificate: address given as Bellvue Cottage, Hillside, Montrose.
Rosehill Cemetery, location of Wills burial plot: Enter Cemetery by west gate pass through central dividing wall. Turn left, the plot is third on the left.
1914: Details from Death Certificate NRH RD 312 (Montrose) certificate number 237
Notes For DAVID CROMBIE WILLS:
1832: Born entry NRH RD 312/10 FR2663 page 255 entry 190.
"John Wills, cabinet maker and Mary Masterton his spouse had a son born 24 November 1832 baptized and named David Crombie."
Residing at 133 Castle Street, Montrose:
David C. Wills, Head, Mar, M-38, Prounetor & Town Chamberlain, B:Montrose
Ann Wills, Wife, Mar,F-33, B: Aberdeen, Aberdeen
Janet Mary Wills, Dau, Unm,F-10,B:Montrose
George M. Wills, Son, Unm, M-?,B:Montrose
Annie M. Wills, Dau, Unm, F-7,B:Montrose
Robert A. Wills, Son, Unm, M-5,B:Montrose
David M. Wills, Son, Unm, M-3,B:Montrose
John J. Wills, son Unm, M-1,B:Montrose
Ann Donaldson, Servant, Unm, F-25,General Servant, B:St. Cyrus, Kincardine
Mary Z?. Rodger, Servant, Unm, F-17, Nurserymaid, B:St. Cyrus, Kincardine
44 Bridge Street,
David C. Wills (head) (58), Solicitor Town Clerk, born Forfarshire, Montrose. House has 13 rooms with 1 or more windows.
Anne Wills wife (53) born Aberdeen
Robert A Wills, son unmarried (25) Solicotors general clerk.
Jane L Wills, daughter (19)
Lizzie M Wills, daughter (12) scholar
Louisa L Wills, daughter (10) scholar
Jane Cooper, (Steward) unmarried (25) cook domestic servant born Kincardine Marykirk
Isabella Ghardie (Steward) unmarried (25) housemaid and domestic servant born Forfarshire Rescombie.
David Crombie Wills death reg # 227
The Family Burying Ground
of David Crombie Wills & Anne Manson, spouses
Their youngest son John James born 15th Dec 1869, Died 2nd July 1885
Their Third Son David Manson, born 10th January 1868, Died 22nd December 1900
Their Second Son Robert Anderson Wills, Solicitor. Born 23rd Novm 1865, Died 22nd Septem, 1902. "Gods fingure touched him, and he slept"
The Above David Crombie Wills, J.P, Solicitor, Town Clerk of Montrose 1886-1912
Anne Manson Born 2nd Nov. 1837, Died 4th Dec 1914
Their Youngest daughter
Louisa Lawrence "Laura" Born 27th Nov 1880, Died 8th Feb 1838
Their Eldest Daughter Janet Mary, Born 23rd June 1860, Died 8th Nov 1942
Their Eldest Son George Manson Born 17 Aug 1862, Died 3rd Feb 1945
Their Daughter Lizzy Youden Born 16th Sept 1878, Died 3rd Jan 1960
More About DAVID CROMBIE WILLS:
Census: 1851, 1871
Occ: Solicitor, Town Clerk, Writer
Notes For ANNE MANSON:
1837: Birth details. NRH RD 168.A/23 FR7139. Not seen yet.
Anne Wills widow of David Crombie Wills, Town Clerk of Montrose, on 4 December 1914 at 2.30am at Bellevue, Hillside, Montrose. aged 77 years. Father William Manson, coach builder (deceased) Mother Janet Manson afterwards Thomson MS Stoddart (deceased). Cause Pheumatic Arthritis several years Apoplexy. Signed Geo Wills Son.
Buried in the family plot at Rosehill Cemetery, Montrose. See David Crombie Wills for details of grave stone.
More About ANNE MANSON:
Cause of Death: Pheumatic Arthritis several years Apoplexy
Marriage Notes for DAVID WILLS and ANNE MANSON:
1859 - Marriage details from Certificate: NRH RD 685/4 certificate 192 St. Giles, Edinburgh. Known by name Dav. C. Wills
On 26 July 1859 at 35 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh. Banns solomised according to the forms of the Church of Scotland. Dav. C. Wills, 26 years, writer, Montrose, Forfar. Father: John Wills, joiner (master) Mother: Mary Wills MS Masterton.
Anne Mason, aged 21 years of 35 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh and ???, spinster not related. Father: William Mason, coach builder (deceased) Mother: Jessie Thomson formally Mason MS Stoddart.
Witnesses: G Mason Thomson, Thomas Robb, William Scott, J.V. Mayers, David Scott.
[ i. ] JANET MARY WILLS, b. Jun 23, 1860, Montrose; d. Nov 08, 1942, Montrose.
1942: Death cert probably #217, Montrose
[ ii. ] GEORGE MANSON WILLS, b. Aug 17, 1862, Montrose; d. Feb 03, 1945, Westwood, Newmanswalls, Montrose; m. ISABELLA ROLLO GAULD, Dec 17, 1918, Chalmers Church, Bridge of Allan; b. Abt. 1862; d. 1935, Aberdour, Aberdeen.
1945:
[ iii. ] ANNIE MAXWELL WILLS, b. Feb 28, 1864, Ferry Street, Montrose; m. DAVID LACKIE, Jul 24, 1900, Hillside, Montrose; b. Abt. 1861.
[ iv. ] ROBERT ANDERSON WILLS, b. Nov 23, 1865, Castle Street, Montrose; d. Sep 22, 1902, George Street, Montrose.
1900: Signed brother David's Death Certificate
1902:
[ v. ] DAVID MANSON WILLS, b. Jan 10, 1868, Montrose; d. Dec 22, 1900, Bellevue, Hillside, Montrose..
[ vi. ] JOHN JAMES WILLS, b. Dec 15, 1869, Castle Street, Montrose; d. Jul 02, 1885, 44 Bridge Street, Montrose.
[ vii. ] JANE LANE WILLS, b. Nov 10, 1871, Castle Street, Montrose..
[ viii. ] LIZZY YOUDEN WILLS, b. Sep 14, 1878, 44 Bridge St., Montrose, Scotland; d. Jan 03, 1960.
[ ix. ] LOUISA LAWRENCE WILLS, b. Nov 27, 1880, 44 Bridge St. Montrose, Scotland; d. Feb 08, 1938, Montrose.
1880:
Notes For JANET MARY WILLS:
1860: Birth Certificate NRH RD 312 certificate 255
23 June 1860 at 6.35pm Castle Street, Montrose. Father David Crombie Wills, writer. Mother Anne Wills MS Manson
Notes For GEORGE MANSON WILLS:
1862: birth entry Montrose RD 310
17 August 1862 at 9.50am at King Street, Montrose. Father David Crombie Wills, writer. Mother Anne Wills MS Manson. Marriage date 26 July 1859, Edinburgh. (or Ferry St) check
Details from Death Certificate NRH RD 312 (Montrose) certificate number 27
George Manson Wills, Estate Factor retired, widower of Isabella Rollo Gauld, 3 February 1945 at 11.30am at Westwood, Newmanswells, Montrose aged 82 years. Father David Crombie Wills (deceased) Mother Anne Wills MS Manson (deceased). Cause Acute bronchitis 10 days, advanced Senility. Signed by James ?? testamentary agent, 32 Bridge Street, Montrose. (probably a solicitor)
More About GEORGE MANSON WILLS:
Cause of Death: Acute bronchitis 10 days, advanced Senility
Occ: Estate Factor
Notes For ISABELLA ROLLO GAULD:
1935: possible death cert 7 in Aberdour, aberdeen
1945: Already dead. Source from husbands Death Certificate
Marriage Notes for GEORGE WILLS and ISABELLA GAULD:
1918: At Chalmers Church, Bridge of Allan Banns according to the United Free Church of Scotland. George Manson Wills, Estate Factor 56 years The Bungalow, Hillside, Montrose. Father David Crombie Wills, solicitor (deceased) and Annie Wills (deceased) MS Manson.
Isabella Rollo Gault, spinster, 56 years, Chalton Lodge, Bridge of Allan. Father John Gauld, granite merchant (deceased) and Isabella Gauld MS Wallace (deceased)
Notes For ANNIE MAXWELL WILLS:
1864: Born 28/01/1864 at 6.45am Ferry Street. Montrose. Father David Crombie Wills, writer & Anne Wills MS Manson. Married 24 July 1859. Montrose certificate no 102
More About DAVID LACKIE:
Occ: Iron Merchant
Marriage Notes for ANNIE WILLS and DAVID LACKIE:
1900: Details of Marriage Certificate NRH RD 312 (Montrose) certificate number 42
On 24 July 1900 at Hillside, Montrose. Banns according to the Established Church of Scotland, David Lackie, iron merchant (batchelor) aged 39, 49 John Street, Montrose. father David Lackie (dec) and Isabella Farquharson Leckie MS Lamond and Annie Maxwell Wills, spinster, aged 35 years, Bellevue, Hillside, Montrose. Father David Crombie Wills, Solicitor and Town Clerk. Mother Annie Wills MS Manson. Witnessed by I Lamond Lackie and James C Wills
Notes For ROBERT ANDERSON WILLS:
1865: Birth Certificate NRH RD 312 certificate 480
23 November 1865 at 8.15am Castle Street, Montrose. father David Crombie Wills, writer and Town Chamberlain Mother Ann Wills MS Manson. Married 26 July 1859.
Details from Death Certificate NRH RD 312 (Montrose) certificate number 251 (my list shows # 231-but this is unconfirmed)
Robert Anderson Wills, Solicitor, (single) on 22/09/1902 at 0.50am at George Street, Montrose usual address Bellevue, Hillside, Monntrose aged 36 years. Father David Crombie Wills, Town Clerk. Mother Anne Wills MS Manson. Cause Heart failure sudden death. Certified after death by V Horne M.D. signed by father Dav. C. Wills.
Single person no children. Stayed with father David Crombie Wills at time of death. Buried in family plot in Rosehill Cemetery, Montrose. See David Combie Wills for details on grave stone.
More About ROBERT ANDERSON WILLS:
Cause of Death: heart failure sudden death
M Stat: Never Married
Occ: Solicitor
Notes For DAVID MANSON WILLS:
1868: Birth Certificate NRH RD 312 certificate 35
10 January 1868 at 5.45pm Castle Street, Montrose. Father David Crombie Wills, write & Town Chamberlain. Mother Ann Wills MS Manson. Married 1859 July 26, Edinburgh.
1900:
Details from Death Certificate NRH RD 312 (Montrose) certificate number 219
(my list shows cert #291 -but this is unconfirmed)
David Manson Wills, factors clerk, (single) on 22/12/1900 at 10am, Bellevue, Hillside, Montrose aged 32 years. Father David Crombie Wills, Town Clerk ans Annie Wills MS Manson. Cause Pneumonia Phthusis. Signed by brother Robert A Wills.
Resided with parents at his death.
Buried in family plot in Rosehill Cemetery, Montrose. See David Crombie Wills for details on stone.
More About DAVID MANSON WILLS:
M Stat: Never Married
Notes For JOHN JAMES WILLS:
1869: Born 15/12/1869 at 5am at Castle Street, Montrose. Father David Crombie Wills (Solicitor & Town Chamberlain) Mother Anne Manson married 26 July 1859 at Edinburgh. Montrose certificate 3
1885: Details from Death Certificate. NRH RD 312 certificate 197
John James Wills (single) on 2 July 1885 at 9pm at 44 Bridge Street, Montrose aged 15 years. Father David Crombie Wills Town Clerk Depute. Mother Anne Manson. Cause Cerebrae Meningitis
Buried in the family plot at Rosehill Cemetery, Montrose. See David Crombie Wills for details on stone.
Single person, no children.
More About JOHN JAMES WILLS:
Cause of Death: Cerebrae Meningitis
Notes For JANE LANE WILLS:
1871: Born 10/11/1871 at 11.55am at Castle Street, Montrose. Father David Crombie Wills (Solicitor & Town Chamberlain) Mother Anne Manson. Married 26/07/1859 Edinburgh. Montrose certificate no 373
Notes For LIZZY YOUDEN WILLS:
1878: Birth:
Lizzie Youden Wills; 1878 Sept 14, 3.40AM at 44 Bridge St.; Father: David Crombie Wills, Solicitor and Town Chamberlain; Mother: Ann M/S Manson; Married: 1859 July 26, Edinburgh; Informant: David C Wills, father, present; Cert 377, Parih 312; Src: Kirstie.
Notes For LOUISA LAWRENCE WILLS:
1880: Details from Birth Certificate: NRH RD 312 (Montrose) certificate number 458 Lousia Lawrence Wills born 27 November 1880 at 44 Bridge Street, Montrose. Father David Crombie Wills, Solicotor and Town Clerk. Mother Anne Wills MS Manson married 02/07/1859 (Src: Alan J. Wills?)
Parish: 312; Cert: 458; Louisa Lawrence Wills; 1880 Nov 27, 5h 0m Am; 44 Bridge St, Montrose; F: David Crombie Wills, solicitor and town chamberlain; M: Ann M/S Manson; Marr: 1859 July 26, Edinburgh; Inf: David C Wills, father, present; Src: Kirstie