Collen Williamson (b. 1727) was a master mason from Dyke in Moray, Scotland.

Background

He is known for his work on Moy House,[1] a Category A listed building near Forres in Scotland,[2] and for his later work on the White House, acting as chief stonemason on its construction between 1792 and 1795.[3] He remained in America after working on the White House, and died in Maryland in 1802.[4]

References

  1. McKean, Charles (1987). The District of Moray - An Illustrated Architectural Guide. Edinburgh: Scottish Academic Press and RIAC Publishing. p. 57. ISBN 1873190484.
  2. Historic Environment Scotland. "Moy House and gatepiers (Category A Listed Building) (LB2275)". Retrieved July 7, 2019.
  3. McLaurin, Stewart D. "A House Built of Virginia Stone". Virginia Museum of History and Culture. Retrieved April 14, 2020 via issuu.com.
  4. "Collen Williamson". Dictionary of Scottish Architects. Retrieved September 26, 2019.
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