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David Wilson 1774–1851

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

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 30 Jan 1774 · Kerrs Creek, Augusta, Virginia
Died 19 Dec 1851 · East View, Bradley County, Tennessee, United States of America
Father James Wilson
Mother Elizabeth Wilson
Spouse Jane Jenny Weir
Children Alexander Harvey Wilson, Amy Wilson, Anny Wilson, David B Wilson, David Wilson Jr, Enoch Wilson, George E Wilson, George M Wilson, Hugh Preston Wilson, Jane W Wilson, John Wilford Wilson, Larkin L Wilson, Mary Ann Barnett, Nancy Wilson

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Biography

In 1774, David Wilson entered the world in Kerrs Creek, Augusta, Virginia, born to james wilson and elizabeth wilson. In 1840, David Wilson resided in Meigs, Tennessee, USA. In 1850, David Wilson resided in Subdivision 22, Meigs, Tennessee, USA. David Wilson married jane jenny weir, polly thorn, and had children including alexander harvey wilson, amy wilson, anny wilson, david b wilson, david wilson jr, enoch wilson, george e wilson, george m wilson, hugh preston wilson, jane w wilson, john wilford wilson, larkin l wilson, mary ann barnett, nancy wilson. David Wilson passed away in 1851 in East View, Bradley County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Sources

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    Census 1840 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1850 United States Federal Census

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Marriage Records Tennessee, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1784-1825

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    Marriage Records Tennessee, U.S., Marriage Records, 1780-2002

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  8. 8
    Marriage Records Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940

Life Timeline

1774
Birth of David Wilson in Kerrs Creek, Augusta, Virginia
Birth
1840
David Wilson resided here in Meigs, Tennessee, USA
Residence
1850
David Wilson resided here in Subdivision 22, Meigs, Tennessee, USA
Residence
1851
Death of David Wilson in Decatur, Meigs County, Tennessee, United States of America
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from David Wilson

This ancestor line traces from Augusta County, Virginia, United States of America (1739) to Kerrs Creek, Augusta, Virginia (1774) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

David Wilson (1774–1851) was born in Kerrs Creek, Augusta, Virginia and died in East View, Bradley County, Tennessee, 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
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David Wilson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
David Wilson PTP
1774–1851
Kerrs Creek, Augusta, Virginia
Parents
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Grandparents
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David Wilson's Descendants

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David Wilson PTP 1774–1851