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Wilson R Saylor 1842–1919

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Wilson Saylor in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 27 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 25 Jul 1842 · , Harlan, Kentucky, USA
Died 21 Aug 1919 · , Bell, Kentucky, USA
Father Rebecca Brock
Siblings Elizabeth Saylor, John G Saylor, Levi B Saylor, Sarah Saylor

Researchers connected through Wilson Saylor 1842–1919

and 1 more tree owner connected with Wilson Saylor 1842–1919

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1842, Wilson R Saylor entered the world in, Harlan, Kentucky, USA, born to rebecca brock. Wilson R Saylor passed away in 1919 in, Bell, Kentucky, USA.

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Life Timeline

1842
Birth of Wilson R Saylor in, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
Birth
1919
Death of Wilson R Saylor in, Bell, Kentucky, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Wilson Saylor

This ancestor line traces from Normandy,,,France (1000) to , Harlan, Kentucky, USA (1842) across 27 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Wilson Saylor (1842–1919) was born in , Harlan, Kentucky, USA and died in , Bell, Kentucky, USA. 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 Wilson 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 27 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.

Wilson Saylor's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Wilson R Saylor PTP
1842–1919
, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Wilson Saylor's Descendants

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Wilson R Saylor PTP 1842–1919