YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Capt. James M. Wilson 1809–1884 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 Dec 1809

Birth Location: Laurens, South Carolina

Death Date: 18 Nov 1884

Death Location: Lexington, Holmes County, Mississippi, United States of America

Father: Thompson Wilson

Mother: Mary Land

Spouse(s): Emmeline Ash

Children(s): Mary Wilson, Sarah Wilson, Baxter Wilson, Caroline Pickens, George Sr

Capt. James M. Wilson was born in 1809 in Laurens, South Carolina, the child of Thompson Wilson And Mary Dye Land. In 1850, Capt. James M. Wilson resided in Lexington, Holmes, Mississippi, USA. In 1860, Capt. James M. Wilson resided in Lexington, Holmes, Mississippi, USA. Capt. James M. Wilson married Emmeline M Ash, and had children including Baxter Wilson, Caroline Eliza Pickens, George Ash Wilson Sr, Mary Elizabeth Wilson, Sarah Collier Wilson. Capt. James M. Wilson passed away in 1884 in Lexington, Holmes County, Mississippi, United States of America.

Find more search results for Capt. Wilson
CW

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

  • Capt. James M. Wilson was born in 1809 in Laurens, South Carolina, the child of Thompson Wilson And Mary Dye Land.
  • In 1850, Capt. James M. Wilson resided in Lexington, Holmes, Mississippi, USA.
  • In 1860, Capt. James M. Wilson resided in Lexington, Holmes, Mississippi, USA.
  • Capt. James M. Wilson married Emmeline M Ash, and had children including Baxter Wilson, Caroline Eliza Pickens, George Ash Wilson Sr, Mary Elizabeth Wilson, Sarah Collier Wilson.
  • Capt. James M. Wilson passed away in 1884 in Lexington, Holmes County, Mississippi, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Capt. Wilson's Ancestors

Self
Capt. Wilson
1809–1884
Birth Place: Laurens, South Carolina
Parents
Thompson Wilson
1784–1863
Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, United States
Mary (Dye) Land
1786–1867
South Carolina
Grandparents
James (A) Wilson
1753–1828
Antrim, Ireland
Susannah Gideon
1761–1837
Charlotte, Charlotte, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Capt. Wilson's Descendants

1.
CW
Capt. (James M.) Wilson (5 Dec 1809–18 Nov 1884) m. Emmeline (M) Ash (18 June 1818–18 July 1908)
  1. 1. Mary (Elizabeth) Wilson 1846–1926
  2. 2. Sarah (Collier) Wilson 1851–1938
  3. 3. Baxter Wilson 1845–1933
  4. 4. Caroline (Eliza) Pickens 1848–1919
  5. 5. George (Ash Wilson) Sr 1850–1930

Capt. Wilson's Timeline

6 Records

1809
5 Dec 1809
Birth of Capt. James M. Wilson in Laurens, South Carolina
Laurens, South Carolina
1850
1850
Age 41
Capt. James M. Wilson resided here in Lexington, Holmes, Mississippi, USA
Lexington, Holmes, Mississippi, USA
1860
1860
Age 51
Capt. James M. Wilson resided here in Lexington, Holmes, Mississippi, USA
Lexington, Holmes, Mississippi, USA
1870
1870
Age 61
Capt. James M. Wilson resided here in Lexington, Holmes, Mississippi, USA
Lexington, Holmes, Mississippi, USA
1880
1880
Age 71
Capt. James M. Wilson resided here in Beat 1, Holmes, Mississippi, USA
Beat 1, Holmes, Mississippi, USA
1884
18 Nov 1884
Age 75
Death of Capt. James M. Wilson in Holmes, Mississippi
Holmes, Mississippi

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Dec 1809
    Event Place: Laurens, South Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] Biography & Genealogy Master Index (BGMI)
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Lexington, Holmes, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Lexington, Holmes, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Lexington, Holmes, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Beat 1, Holmes, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Nov 1884
    Event Place: Holmes, Mississippi
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] Biography & Genealogy Master Index (BGMI)
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lexington, Holmes County, Mississippi, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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