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The Jamiesons were an important part of Mow Cop history during the 1800's, the family were mainly of Millstone Makers, at least 3 generations of them originating in Scotland. The first to appear on Mow Cop was William Jamieson, when he arrived is not certain.

• 1826 Robert Jamieson and Brother William move from Scotland with their families to Mow Cop to become Millstone Makers. Their other brother John eventually emigrated to Australia after a career as a school teacher at St'Thomas.
• 1830 William Jamieson (1) appears, paying £20 a year to Ralph Sneyd for a house and a quarry. The Sneyds at this time were the main landowners on Mow Cop. William was also agent for the Sneyds collecting rents from tenants.
• 1830 Robert dies followed by Helen in 1832 and wife Sarah in 1836
• 1841 the census returns of lists 6 people living in William Jamieson (1) household including Nephew apprentice William (2)
• 1841 a receipt for two of Jamieson’s Millstones dated May 31st 1841. They were £11.10 shilling each, with 7 shillings for stone transportation.

William Jamieson (1)	46	Millstone Maker
Agnes Jamieson	45
William Jamieson (2)	15	Apprentice (Nephew)
George Jamieson	12	Apprentice
George McAllen	20	Stonemason
Betty McAllen	20

• 1871 census was taken, William Jamieson(2) was running the quarry and the subsequent family business. This William was to become the most famous and very influential in the quarries.
  

William Jamieson (2)	Head	Married	45	Millstone Manufacturer	Scotland
Mary Jamieson	Wife	Married	49		Chesh, Odd Rode
Robert Jamieson	Son	Single	15	Pupil Teacher National School	Staffs, Mow Cop
Sarah Jamieson	Daughter	Single	13	Scholar	Staffs, Mow Cop
William Jamieson (3)	Son	Single	10	Scholar	Staffs, Mow Cop
Mary Jamieson	Daughter	Single	5	Scholar	Staffs, Mow Cop
Ann Harding	Servant	Single	22	General Servant	Staffs, Mow Cop

  William Jamieson (2) Family Photo 1860's

1891 The 3^rd of the William Jamieson family was running the quarry as listed below.

William Jamieson (3)	Head	Married	30	Millstone Manufacturer	Staffs, Wolstanton
Alice Jamieson	Wife	Married	28		Staffs, Wolstanton
Alice Mary Jamieson	Daughter	Single	2		Staffs, Wolstanton
Elizabeth Lawton	Servant	Single	25	General Servant	Chesh, Odd Rode