John Wilson (1869–1942) was born in Clyde, Whiteside , Illinois and died in Clinton, IA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Wilson 1869–1942

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

Born 09 Oct 1869 · Clyde, Whiteside , Illinois

Died 21 Jun 1942 · Clinton, IA

Father Thomas A Wilson

Mother Mary Ann Elsey

Siblings Alexander Thomas Wilson, Emily Wilson, George Orval Wilson, Mary Lavinia Wilson, Nelle Clyde Wilson, Sarah Jane Pierce

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas A Wilson

Mary Ann Elsey

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Children

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Biography

In 1869, John Wilson entered the world in Clyde, Whiteside, Illinois, born to thomas a wilson and mary ann elsey. John Wilson passed away in 1942 in Clinton, IA.

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1869

Birth of John Wilson in Clyde, Whiteside, Illinois

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1942

Death of John Wilson in Clinton, IA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Wilson

This ancestor line traces from Buttergask, Perthshire, Scotland (1480) to Clyde, Whiteside , Illinois (1869) across 12 generations.

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: John Wilson (1869–1942) was born in Clyde, Whiteside , Illinois and died in Clinton, IA. 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 John 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 12 generations of this lineage geographically.
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