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Benjamin Davis Wilson 1811–1878

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin Wilson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 1 Dec 1811 · Tennessee, USA
Died 11 Mar 1878 · San Gabriel, Los Angeles County, California, United States of America
Spouse Margaret Short Hereford
Children Ruth Wilson

Researchers connected through Benjamin Wilson 1811–1878

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Immediate Family

Parents
Children
Ruth Wilson

Biography

In 1811, Benjamin Davis Wilson entered the world in Tennessee, USA. Benjamin Davis Wilson married margaret short hereford, and had children including ruth wilson. Benjamin Davis Wilson passed away in 1878 in San Gabriel, Los Angeles County, California, United States of America.

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Life Timeline

1811
Birth of Benjamin Davis Wilson in Tennessee, USA
Birth
1878
Death of Benjamin Davis Wilson in San Gabriel, Los Angeles County, California, United States of America
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Wilson

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Frequently Asked Questions

Benjamin Wilson (1811–1878) was born in Tennessee, USA and died in San Gabriel, Los Angeles County, California, United States of America. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Benjamin Wilson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Benjamin Davis Wilson PTP
1811–1878
Tennessee, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Benjamin Wilson's Descendants

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Benjamin Davis Wilson PTP 1811–1878
  1. 1. Ruth Wilson PTP 1861–1928