Who was Charles Wilson?

Charles Wilson (1883–1975) was born in Washington, D. C. and died in Norfolk, Virginia, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Charles in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 13 generations of this lineage.

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Charles Henry (of ThomasH) Wilson 1883–1975

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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 7 Nov 1883 · Washington, D. C.

Died 24 Dec 1975 · Norfolk, Virginia, USA

Father President Thomas Woodrow Woodrow Wilson

Mother Estelle Virginia Simms Wilson

Siblings Erabell Wilson, Estella Wilson, Eva Wilson Jones, George A Wilson, James Edward Wilson

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Immediate Family

Parents

President Thomas Woodrow Woodrow Wilson

Estelle Virginia Simms Wilson

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Charles Henry (of ThomasH) Wilson began in 1883 in Washington, D. C.. Charles Henry (of ThomasH) Wilson passed away in 1975 in Norfolk, Virginia, USA.

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1883

Birth of Charles Henry (of ThomasH) Wilson in Washington, D. C.

Birth

1975

Death of Charles Henry (of ThomasH) Wilson in Norfolk, Virginia, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Charles Wilson

This ancestor line traces from Dunferminline, Fife, Scotland (1489) to Washington, D. C. (1883) across 13 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Charles Wilson (1883–1975) was born in Washington, D. C. and died in Norfolk, Virginia, USA. 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 Charles 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 13 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.