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George Wilson 1758–1839

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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B Reliability
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — 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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have George Wilson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 20 Dec 1758 · South Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
Died 16 Feb 1839 · So Kingstown, Rhode Island, United States
Father Samuel Wilson (1658–1729)
Mother Hannah Case
Siblings Hannah Wilson, James Wilson, John Wilson, Samuel Wilson, William Wilson

Researchers connected through George Wilson 1758–1839

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1758, George Wilson entered the world in South Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA, born to samuel wilson and hannah case. George Wilson passed away in 1839 in So Kingstown, Rhode Island, United States.

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Life Timeline

1758
Birth of George Wilson in South Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
Birth
1839
Death of George Wilson in So Kingstown, Rhode Island, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from George Wilson

This ancestor line traces from Aylesham, Kent, England (1590) to South Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA (1758) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

George Wilson (1758–1839) was born in South Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA and died in So Kingstown, Rhode Island, 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 George 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 6 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.

George Wilson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
George Wilson PTP
1758–1839
South Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
Parents
Samuel Wilson PTP
1658–1729
Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
John Wilson PTP
1639–1687
Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

George Wilson's Descendants

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George Wilson PTP 1758–1839