On 9th June 1800 James aka John Wilson Carmichael was born to William Carmichael in Ouseburn, Newcastle upon Tyne . His father was a ship's carpenter. He went to sea at an early age, and after completing a shipbuilding apprenticeship, he devoted all his spare time to art, and eventually took it up professionally.
Before 28th February 1833 James aka John Wilson Carmichael [aged 32] and Mary Sweet [aged 28] were married.
1839. Thomas Ellerby [aged 41]. Portrait of James aka John Wilson Carmichael [aged 38].
In 1845 James aka John Wilson Carmichael [aged 44] published 'The Art of Marine Painting in Water-Colours'.
1847. James aka John Wilson Carmichael [aged 46]. "HMS Erebus and Terror in the Antarctic".
1851. James aka John Wilson Carmichael [aged 50]. "The Irwin Lighthouse, Storm Raging".
Before 1st June 1856 [his son-in-law] Gustave Schmalz and Margaret Carmichael were married. She the daughter of James aka John Wilson Carmichael [aged 55] and Mary Sweet [aged 52].
1858. James aka John Wilson Carmichael [aged 57]. "Off the Dutch Coast".
In 1859 James aka John Wilson Carmichael [aged 58] published 'The Art of Marine Painting in Oil Colours'.
Abbot John Whethamstede’s Chronicle of the Abbey of St Albans
Abbot John Whethamstede's Register aka Chronicle of his second term at the Abbey of St Albans, 1451-1461, is a remarkable text that describes his first-hand experience of the beginning of the Wars of the Roses including the First and Second Battles of St Albans, 1455 and 1461, respectively, their cause, and their consequences, not least on the Abbey itself. His text also includes Loveday, Blore Heath, Northampton, the Act of Accord, Wakefield, and Towton, and ends with the Coronation of King Edward IV. In addition to the events of the Wars of the Roses, Abbot John, or his scribes who wrote the Chronicle, include details in the life of the Abbey such as charters, letters, land exchanges, visits by legates, and disputes, which provide a rich insight into the day-to-day life of the Abbey, and the challenges faced by its Abbot.
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On 2nd May 1868 James aka John Wilson Carmichael [aged 67] died in Scarborough, North Yorkshire [Map].
In January 1879 [his former wife] Mary Sweet [aged 74] died.
[his daughter] Margaret Carmichael was born to James aka John Wilson Carmichael and Mary Sweet. She married before 1st June 1856 Gustave Schmalz and had issue.