Who was James Wilson?

James Wilson (1805–1874) was born in Anderson, South Carolina, United States and died in Fayette, Alabama, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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James Alfred Wilson 1805–1874

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

Born 3 Oct 1805 · Anderson, South Carolina, United States

Died 20 Feb 1874 · Fayette, Alabama, United States

Father John Wilson

Mother Isabella Merritt

Siblings Clark Wilson, Elizabeth Wilson, Harvey William Wilson, Humphrey Wilson, Margaret Wilson, Newton Wilson, Robert Wilson, Samuel Wilson, William Mattison Wilson

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Wilson

Isabella Merritt

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Children

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Biography

James Alfred Wilson was born in 1805 in Anderson, South Carolina, United States, the child of john wilson and isabella merritt. James Alfred Wilson passed away in 1874 in Fayette, Alabama, United States.

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1805

Birth of James Alfred Wilson in Anderson, South Carolina, United States

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1874

Death of James Alfred Wilson in Fayette, Alabama, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from James Wilson

This ancestor line traces from Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland (1669) to Anderson, South Carolina, United States (1805) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: James Wilson (1805–1874) was born in Anderson, South Carolina, United States and died in Fayette, Alabama, 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 James 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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