Who was Michael Wilson?

Michael Wilson (1772–1854) was born in Roanoke River, Bute, North Carolina, United States and died in Jackson, Georgia, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Michael Wilson 1772–1854

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

Born 16 Aug 1772 · Roanoke River, Bute, North Carolina, United States

Died 22 Dec 1854 · Jackson, Georgia, United States

Father George W Wilson Sr

Mother Anne Susannah Wheeler Dna Proof

Siblings Fennel H Wilson, George Washington Wilson, Henry Wilson, James J Wilson, James W Wilson, John S Turby Wilson, Nancy Betsy Wilson, Nancy Ann Wilson, Susanna Wilson, William P Wilson Jr

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Immediate Family

Parents

George W Wilson Sr

Anne Susannah Wheeler Dna Proof

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Children

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Biography

Michael Wilson was born in 1772 in Roanoke River, Bute, North Carolina, United States, the child of george w wilson sr and anne susannah wheeler dna proof. Michael Wilson passed away in 1854 in Jackson, Georgia, United States.

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1772

Birth of Michael Wilson in Roanoke River, Bute, North Carolina, United States

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1854

Death of Michael Wilson in Jackson, Georgia, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Michael Wilson

This ancestor line traces from Virginia, USA (1718) to Roanoke River, Bute, North Carolina, United States (1772) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Michael Wilson (1772–1854) was born in Roanoke River, Bute, North Carolina, United States and died in Jackson, Georgia, 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 Michael 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 3 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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