Mary Wilson (1879–1951) was born in Illinois, USA and died in Fulton, Whiteside , Illinois. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Mary Lavinia Wilson 1879–1951

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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 06 Apr 1879 · Illinois, USA

Died 06 Sep 1951 · Fulton, Whiteside , Illinois

Father Thomas A Wilson

Mother Mary Ann Elsey

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

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas A Wilson

Mary Ann Elsey

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

The story of Mary Lavinia Wilson began in 1879 in Illinois, USA. Mary Lavinia Wilson passed away in 1951 in Fulton, Whiteside, Illinois.

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1879

Birth of Mary Lavinia Wilson in Illinois, USA

Birth

1951

Death of Mary Lavinia Wilson in Fulton, Whiteside, Illinois

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Wilson

This ancestor line traces from Buttergask, Perthshire, Scotland (1480) to Illinois, USA (1879) across 12 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Mary Wilson (1879–1951) was born in Illinois, USA and died in Fulton, Whiteside , Illinois. 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 Mary 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.
: 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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