Wilson is a family name that is found throughout the British Isles. Wilson is originally of patronymic origin, being derived from  the pet form of the the first name "William", son of Wil. Wilson is first recorded in England in the 11th century and has been in the United States since the mid 1600's. Today there are approximately 800,000 bearers of the surname Wilson living in the United States.   Notable bearers of the name include Harold Wilson the noted British politician who was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom twice from 1964 to 1970 and again from 1974 to 1976. One of his first acts upon becoming Prime Minister was to abolish the Death Penalty. 

                                            WILSON  SIGNET CREST RING     

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WILSON BARON CREST RING  

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