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Benjamin Carter Wilson 1844 – 1928 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 December 1844

Birth Location: Johnson, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 21 May 1928

Death Location: Smyth, Virginia, USA

Father: Daniel Wilson

Mother: Elander Bowling

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

The story of Benjamin Carter Wilson began in 1844 in Johnson, Tennessee, USA. In 1850, Benjamin Carter Wilson resided in District 2, Johnson, Tennessee, USA. Benjamin Carter Wilson passed away in 1928 in Smyth, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Carter Wilson began in 1844 in Johnson, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1850, Benjamin Carter Wilson resided in District 2, Johnson, Tennessee, USA.
  • Benjamin Carter Wilson passed away in 1928 in Smyth, Virginia, USA.

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Benjamin Wilson's Ancestors

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Benjamin Wilson
1844 – 1928
Birth Place: Johnson, Tennessee, USA
Parents
Daniel C Wilson
1823 – 1908
Tennessee
Elander (G Elen) Bowling
1822 – 1873
Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Alexander (M) Wilson
1793 – 1871
Carter County, Tennessee, USA
Susan Neal
1795 – 1860
Tennessee
Lindsey Bowling
1803 – 1880
Maiden Springs, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Virginia (Levicie) Brooks
1801 – 1860
Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Jared BOWLING
1762 – 1857
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Wilson's Timeline

3 Records

1844
25 December 1844
Birth of Benjamin Carter Wilson in Johnson, Tennessee, USA
Johnson, Tennessee, USA
1850
1850
Age 6
Benjamin Carter Wilson resided here in District 2, Johnson, Tennessee, USA
District 2, Johnson, Tennessee, USA
1928
21 May 1928
Age 84
Death of Benjamin Carter Wilson in Smyth, Virginia, USA
Smyth, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 December 1844
    Event Place: Johnson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 2, Johnson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 May 1928
    Event Place: Smyth, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

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