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Benjamin Wilson 1747–1827 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Nov 1747

Birth Location: Winchester, Frederick, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 2 Dec 1827

Death Location: Bridgeport, Harrison, West Virginia, United States

Father: William I

Mother: Elizabeth Blackburn

Spouse(s): Ann Ruddell

Children(s): Mary Wilson, William Wilson, Stephen Wilson, Benjamin Wilson, Sarah Wilson, Elizabeth Wilson, Ann Wilson, John Wilson, Archibald Wilson, WILSON None, WILSON None, Cornelius Wilson, James Wilson

Benjamin Wilson was born in 1747 in Winchester, Frederick, Virginia, United States, the child of William Wilson I And Elizabeth Blackburn. In 1830, Benjamin Wilson resided in Clarksburg, Harrison, Virginia, USA. Benjamin Wilson married Ann Ruddell, and had children including Ann Wilson, Archibald Blackburn Wilson, Benjamin Wilson, Cornelius Ruddell Wilson, Elizabeth Wilson, James B Wilson, John Wilson, Mary B Wilson, Sarah Wilson, Stephen Ruddell Wilson, William B Wilson, Wilson. Benjamin Wilson passed away in 1827 in Bridgeport, Harrison, West Virginia, United States.

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Biography

  • Benjamin Wilson was born in 1747 in Winchester, Frederick, Virginia, United States, the child of William Wilson I And Elizabeth Blackburn.
  • In 1830, Benjamin Wilson resided in Clarksburg, Harrison, Virginia, USA.
  • Benjamin Wilson married Ann Ruddell, and had children including Ann Wilson, Archibald Blackburn Wilson, Benjamin Wilson, Cornelius Ruddell Wilson, Elizabeth Wilson, James B Wilson, John Wilson, Mary B Wilson, Sarah Wilson, Stephen Ruddell Wilson, William B Wilson, Wilson.
  • Benjamin Wilson passed away in 1827 in Bridgeport, Harrison, West Virginia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Wilson's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Wilson
1747–1827
Birth Place: Winchester, Frederick, Virginia, United States
Parents
William Wilson I
1722–1801
Armagh, Ulster, Ireland
Elizabeth Blackburn
1725–1806
Ulster, Ireland
Grandparents
David (Davis) Wilson
1685–1746
Abbotshell, Fife, Scotland
Deborah Graef
1685–1725
Scotland
Archibald Blackburn
1700–1749
Scotland
Margaret Wilson
1684–1749
Scotland
Great-Grandparents
David Wilson
1651–1770
Elizabeth Hunter
1654–1770
John Blackburn
1643–1723
Elizabeth McGrew
1647–1713
Thomas Wilson
1761–1840
Thomas Wilson
1661–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Dan Wilson
1629–
Mrs Wilson
1628–1738
James Hunter
1590–1667
Margaret
1590–

Benjamin Wilson's Descendants

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Benjamin Wilson (30 Nov 1747–2 Dec 1827) m. Ann Ruddell (20 Sep 1754–10 Jun 1795)
  1. 1. Mary (B) Wilson 1771–1837
    1. 1. Wilson Haymond 1789–1846
    2. 2. Sarah Haymond 1796–1853
    3. 3. John (Cleland) Haymond 1794–1862
    4. 4. William (Polsley) Haymond 1792–1869
    5. 5. Mary (Wilson) Haymond 1802–1873
    6. 6. Phoebe (Wilson) Haymond 1805–1879
  2. 2. William (B) Wilson 1773–1858
  3. 3. Stephen (Ruddell) Wilson 1775–1827
  4. 4. Benjamin Wilson 1778–1830
  5. 5. Sarah Wilson 1780–1854
  6. 6. Elizabeth Wilson 1782–1782
  7. 7. Ann Wilson 1786–1849
  8. 8. John Wilson 1788–1864
  9. 9. Archibald (Blackburn) Wilson 1790–1830
  10. 10. WILSON 1791–1791
  11. 11. WILSON 1793–1793
  12. 12. Cornelius (Ruddell) Wilson 1795–1856
  13. 13. James (B) Wilson 1804–1881

Benjamin Wilson's Timeline

3 Records

1747
30 Nov 1747
Birth of Benjamin Wilson in Winchester, Frederick, Virginia, United States
Winchester, Frederick, Virginia, United States
1827
2 Dec 1827
Age 80
Death of Benjamin Wilson in Bridgeport, Harrison, West Virginia, United States
Bridgeport, Harrison, West Virginia, United States
1830
1830
Age 83
Benjamin Wilson resided here in Clarksburg, Harrison, Virginia, USA
Clarksburg, Harrison, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Nov 1747
    Event Place: Winchester, Frederick, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [3] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [4] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [5] West Virginia, Find a Grave Index
    [6] Family Data Collection - Births
    [7] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 1594.018; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: .
    [8] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1747; Birth city: Shenandoah Co; Birth state: VA.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Clarksburg, Harrison, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Clarksburg, Harrison, Virginia; Series: M19; Roll: 190; Page: 349; Family History Library Film: 0029669

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Dec 1827
    Event Place: Bridgeport, Harrison, West Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [3] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [4] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [5] West Virginia, Find a Grave Index
    [6] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1747; Birth city: Shenandoah Co; Birth state: VA.

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