YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Alexander Wilkes 1831–1888 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 August 1831

Birth Location: Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina, USA

Death Date: 14 May 1888

Death Location: Patrick, Chesterfield, South Carolina, United States

Father: Elias Wilks

Mother: Celia Maloy

Spouse(s): Mrs. Wilks

Children(s): Elias Wilks, Pricilla Wilks, Duncan Wilkes, Martha Wilks, Boykin Wilks, Lowrance WILKES, Alexander Wilkes\Wilks, Mary Wilks

In 1831, Alexander Wilkes entered the world in Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina, USA, born to Elias Turnage Wilks And Celia Maloy. In 1850, Alexander Wilkes resided in Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina, USA. In 1860, Alexander Wilkes resided in Chesterfield District, South Carolina. Alexander Wilkes married Mrs Mary Wilks, and had children including Alexander Sandy Francis Wilkes Wilks, Boykin Wilks, Duncan Wilkes, Elias M Wilks, Lowrance Wilkes, Martha J Wilks, Mary Polly Wilks, Pricilla Wilks. Alexander Wilkes passed away in 1888 in Patrick, Chesterfield, South Carolina, United States.

Find more search results for Alexander Wilkes
AW

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1831, Alexander Wilkes entered the world in Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina, USA, born to Elias Turnage Wilks And Celia Maloy.
  • In 1850, Alexander Wilkes resided in Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1860, Alexander Wilkes resided in Chesterfield District, South Carolina.
  • Alexander Wilkes married Mrs Mary Wilks, and had children including Alexander Sandy Francis Wilkes Wilks, Boykin Wilks, Duncan Wilkes, Elias M Wilks, Lowrance Wilkes, Martha J Wilks, Mary Polly Wilks, Pricilla Wilks.
  • Alexander Wilkes passed away in 1888 in Patrick, Chesterfield, South Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Elias Wilks
1804–1899
Birth Location: Patrick, Chesterfield, South Carolina, USA
EW
Celia Maloy
1810–1841
Birth Location: Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina, United States
CM

Spouses(s)

Mrs. Wilks
1834–1918
Birth Location: Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States
MW

Children(s)

Elias Wilks
1859–1934
Birth Location: Steer Pen, Chesterfield, South Carolina, United States
EW
Pricilla Wilks
1853–1854
Birth Location: Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States
PW
Duncan Wilkes
1855–1942
Birth Location: Ousley, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, USA
DW
Martha Wilks
1858–1931
Birth Location: Chesterfield, South Carolina, United States
MW
Boykin Wilks
1861–1932
Birth Location: Chesterfield, South Carolina, United States
BW
Lowrance WILKES
1865–
Birth Location: Chestefield CO SC
LW
Alexander Wilkes\Wilks
1867–1938
Birth Location: Chesterfield, South Carolina, United States
AW
Mary Wilks
1857–
Birth Location: Georgia
MW

Alexander Wilkes's Ancestors

Self
Alexander Wilkes
1831–1888
Birth Place: Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina, USA
Parents
Elias Turnage Wilks
1804–1899
Patrick, Chesterfield, South Carolina, USA
Celia Maloy
1810–1841
Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Francis ("Frank") Wilkes
1768–1853
Robeson County, North Carolina, USA
Elizabeth Turnage
1775–1860
Cheraws District, South Carolina, United States
Daniel (Adam) Malloy
1745–1840
Jura Island, Argyll, Scotland
Mary Malloy
1750–1840
Jura, Argyll, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Wilkes
1745–1808
Mary (Wilkes)
1747–1810
William Turnage
1747–1823
John Maloy
1726–1804
Marion *
1722–1822
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Turnage
1731–1818
Elizabeth Reeves
1725–1818
Charles Malloy
1697–1744
Caroline Ackley
1706–1744
John Ackley
1686–1748
Elizabeth 7GG
1717–1775

Alexander Wilkes's Descendants

1.
AW
Alexander Wilkes (25 August 1831–14 May 1888) m. Mrs. (Mary) Wilks (12 September 1834–2 October 1918)
  1. 1. Elias (M.) Wilks 1859–1934 m. Elsie (Jane) Teal 1874–1905
    1. 1. John (Franklin) Wilkes 1901–1981 m. J. (F.) Wilkes 1903–1993
      1. 1. Naomi Wilkes 1930–2010 m. Francis (Marion) Wallace 1923–2017
      2. 2. John (F) Wicks 1925–1985 m. Mary (C) Wallace 1924–2001
      3. 3. Hubbard (Q) Wicks 1927–1998 m. Johngie (M) Wilkes 1929–2018
      4. 4. Richard (Howard) WILKES 1933–2003
      5. 5. Malen (Dallas) Wilkes 1940–1940
      6. 6. Donald Wilkes –2018 m. Reidene Lotvedt 1941–2020
      7. 7. Harry (Lewis) Wilkes 1936–1996
    2. 2. Mary (Julia) Wilks 1893–1983 m. James (D.) Campbell 1891–1970
      1. 1. John (D.) Campbell 1922–1998
      2. 2. Mollie Campbell 1922–
      3. 3. Isaac Campbell 1926–
      4. 4. Ruth Campbell 1917–
      5. 5. Ross Campbell 1920–1997
    3. 3. Jesse (Alexander) Wilks 1897–1979 m. Pauline (Bettie) Stroud 1906–1992
      1. 1. Frank Wilks 1945–2016
      2. 2. J. (Alva) Wilks 1930–1958
      3. 3. Robert (Jay Wilks) Sr 1939–2015
      4. 4. Mary (Mason) Wilks 1931–2007
      5. 5. Ernest Wilkes 1934–1987
    4. 4. Neil (Rodric) Wilks 1899–1977 m. Ellie (T) Wilks 1911– m. Elliott (Stroud) Wilks 1911–
  2. 2. Pricilla Wilks 1853–1854
  3. 3. Duncan Wilkes 1855–1942 m. Mary (Ellen) Clark 1858–1896
    1. 1. Pearl Manning 1892–1922
    2. 2. Celia (Jane) Scott 1882–1976
    3. 3. D. (Frank) Wilks 1884–1967
    4. 4. Dora (Ann) Clark 1886–1979
    5. 5. Daniel Wilks 1879–1962
    6. 6. Infant Wilks 1896–1896
    7. 7. William (Alexander) Wilks 1878–1932
  4. 4. Martha (J) Wilks 1858–1931
  5. 5. Boykin Wilks 1861–1932
  6. 6. Lowrance WILKES 1865–
  7. 7. Alexander ("Sandy" Francis) Wilkes\Wilks 1867–1938
  8. 8. Mary ("Polly") Wilks 1857–

Alexander Wilkes's Timeline

6 Records

1831
25 August 1831
Birth of Alexander Wilkes in Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina, USA
Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 19
Alexander Wilkes resided here in Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina, USA
Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina, USA
1860
1860
Age 29
Alexander Wilkes resided here in Chesterfield District, South Carolina
Chesterfield District, South Carolina
1880
1880
Age 49
Alexander Wilkes resided here in Steerpen, Chesterfield, South Carolina, USA
Steerpen, Chesterfield, South Carolina, USA
1888
13 May 1888
Age 57
Death of Alexander Wilkes in Chesterfield, South Carolina, United States
Chesterfield, South Carolina, United States
1888
14 May 1888
Age 57
Burial of Alexander Wilkes in Patrick, Chesterfield, South Carolina, United States
Patrick, Chesterfield, South Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 August 1831
    Event Place: Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Steerpen, Chesterfield, South Carolina; Roll: 1225; Page: 408A; Enumeration District: 009
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina; Roll: M432_851; Page: 121B; Image: 247
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Alex J Walker, "United States Census, 1860", "United States Census, 1860", database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 12 December 2017), Alex J Walker, 1860.
    [5] Alex Wilks in entry for Alexander Francis Wilks, "South Carolina Deaths, 1915-1965", "South Carolina Deaths, 1915-1965," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 19 July 2017), Alex Wilks in entry for Alexander Francis Wilks, 16 Dec 1938; citing , Wilks, Alexander Francis, 1938, Departme
    [6] Alexander Wilks in entry for Elias Mckinnon Wilks, "South Carolina Deaths, 1915-1965", "South Carolina Deaths, 1915-1965," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 18 July 2017), Alexander Wilks in entry for Elias Mckinnon Wilks, 28 Sep 1934; citing , Wilks, Elias Mckinnon, 1934, Departmen
    [7] Alexander T. Wilks, "Find A Grave Index", "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 13 December 2015), Alexander T. Wilks, 1888; Burial, Chesterfield, South Carolina, United States of America, Wilkes Family Cemetery; citing record ID
    [8] Alex T Wilks, "United States Census, 1880", "United States Census, 1880," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 15 July 2017), Alex T Wilks, Steerpen, Chesterfield, South Carolina, United States; citing enumeration district ED 9, sheet 408A, NA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina; Roll: M432_851; Page: 121B; Image: 247

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Chesterfield District, South Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] South Carolina, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890
    [2] 1860 U.S. Federal Census - Slave Schedules, The National Archives in Washington DC; Washington DC, USA; Eighth Census of the United States 1860; Series Number: M653; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Steerpen, Chesterfield, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Steerpen, Chesterfield, South Carolina; Roll: 1225; Page: 408A; Enumeration District: 009

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 May 1888
    Event Place: Chesterfield, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Alexander T. Wilks, "Find A Grave Index", "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 13 December 2015), Alexander T. Wilks, 1888; Burial, Chesterfield, South Carolina, United States of America, Wilkes Family Cemetery; citing record ID

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 14 May 1888
    Event Place: Patrick, Chesterfield, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Alexander T. Wilks, "Find A Grave Index", "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : 13 December 2015), Alexander T. Wilks, 1888; Burial, Chesterfield, South Carolina, United States of America, Wilkes Family Cemetery; citing record ID
Find more search results for Alexander Wilkes

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE