Who was Calvin Wilson?

Calvin Wilson (1829–1917) was born in Jackson, Georgia, United States and died in Gordon, Georgia, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Calvin Wilson 1829–1917

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 31 Oct 1829 · Jackson, Georgia, United States

Died 11 Jan 1917 · Gordon, Georgia, United States

Father John S Wilson

Mother Prudence Bird

Siblings Arminta Irna Wilson, Cynthia Wilson, John S Wilson, John Wilson, Mary Wilson, May L Wilson, Micah Wilson, Michael Bird Wilson, Milly Wilson, Nancy Wilson, Zachariah F Wilson

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Immediate Family

Parents

John S Wilson

Prudence Bird

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Calvin Wilson began in 1829 in Jackson, Georgia, United States. Calvin Wilson passed away in 1917 in Gordon, Georgia, United States.

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1829

Birth of Calvin Wilson in Jackson, Georgia, United States

Birth

1917

Death of Calvin Wilson in Gordon, Georgia, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Calvin Wilson

This ancestor line traces from Virginia, United States (1668) to Jackson, Georgia, United States (1829) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Calvin Wilson (1829–1917) was born in Jackson, Georgia, United States and died in Gordon, Georgia, United States. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Calvin 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 5 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.
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