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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.

• 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) Family Photo 1860's

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