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Thomas Woodrow Wilson 1856–1924

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Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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3 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Wilson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 28 Dec 1856 · Staunton, Augusta, Virginia
Died 3 Feb 1924 · Washington, District of Columbia
Father
Mother
Spouse (1872–1961)
Children , , Margaret Wilson

Researchers connected through Thomas Wilson 1856–1924

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Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
Ellen Axson
Children
Margaret Wilson

Biography

In 1856, Thomas Woodrow Wilson entered the world in Staunton, Augusta, Virginia, born to joseph ruggles wilson and janet woodrow. In 1900, Thomas Woodrow Wilson resided in Princeton, Mercer, New Jersey. In 1910, Thomas Woodrow Wilson resided in Princeton, Mercer, New Jersey. Thomas Woodrow Wilson married edith bolling, ellen louise axson, and had children including eleanor randolph nellie wilson, jessica woodrow jessie wilson, margaret woodrow wilson. Thomas Woodrow Wilson passed away in 1924 in Washington, District of Columbia.

Sources

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    Census 1900 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1910 United States Federal Census

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    Birth Records Historical Newspapers, Birth, Marriage, & Death Announcements, 1851-2003

  4. 4
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

Life Timeline

1856
Birth of Thomas Woodrow Wilson in Staunton, Augusta, Virginia
Birth
1900
Thomas Woodrow Wilson resided here in Princeton, Mercer, New Jersey
Residence
1910
Thomas Woodrow Wilson resided here in Princeton, Mercer, New Jersey
Residence
1924
Death of Thomas Woodrow Wilson in Washington, District of Columbia
Death

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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Wilson (1856–1924) was born in Staunton, Augusta, Virginia and died in Washington, District of Columbia. 3 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas 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 1 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.

Related Records

Thomas Wilson in the US Census
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Thomas Wilson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas Woodrow Wilson PTP
1856–1924
Staunton, Augusta, Virginia
Parents
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Thomas Wilson's Descendants

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Thomas Woodrow Wilson PTP 1856–1924 m. Ellen Louise Axson PTP 1860–1914
  1. 1. Margaret Woodrow Wilson PTP 1886–1944