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'.
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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.