YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

David Wilson 1686–1746 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 December 1686

Birth Location: Fife, Scotland

Death Date: 1746

Death Location: Wardensville, Hardy County, West Virginia, United States of America

Father: David Wilson

Mother: Elizabeth Willson

Spouse(s): Sophia Skeffington

Children(s): William Wilson

The story of David Wilson began in 1686 in Fife, Scotland. David Wilson married Sophia Skeffington, and had children including William B Wilson. David Wilson passed away in 1746 in Wardensville, Hardy County, West Virginia, United States of America.

Find more search results for David Wilson
DW

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

  • The story of David Wilson began in 1686 in Fife, Scotland.
  • David Wilson married Sophia Skeffington, and had children including William B Wilson.
  • David Wilson passed away in 1746 in Wardensville, Hardy County, West Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

David Wilson
1651–1686
Birth Location: –
DW
Elizabeth Willson
1654–1686
Birth Location: Tweedsmuir, Peebleshire, Borders, Scotland, United Kingdom
EW

Spouses(s)

Sophia Skeffington
1690–1794
Birth Location: Antrim, Shire, Ulster, Northern Ireland
SS

Children(s)

William Wilson
1722–1801
Birth Location: Ulster, Ulster, Ireland
WW

David Wilson's Ancestors

Self
David Wilson
1686–1746
Birth Place: Fife, Scotland
Parents
David Davis Wilson
1651–1686
Elizabeth Willson
1654–1686
Tweedsmuir, Peebleshire, Borders, Scotland, United Kingdom
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

David Wilson's Descendants

1.
DW
David Wilson (19 December 1686–1746) m. Sophia Skeffington (1690–14 Dec 1794)
  1. 1. William (B) Wilson 1722–1801 m. Elizabeth Blackburn 1725–1806
    1. 1. Benjamin (Colonel) Wilson 1747–1827 m. Ann Wilson 1754–1795
      1. 1. William (" B W W) Wilson 1773–1849
        1. 1. Eli Wilson 1823–1911 m. Jane Wilson 1822–
      2. 2. Mary (Bird) Haymond 1771–1837 m. John Haymond 1765–1838
        1. 1. John (Clelland) Haymond 1794–1862
        2. 2. Sarah Maxwell 1793–1853
        3. 3. Mary (Wilson) Duffy 1802–1874
        4. 4. Phoebe (Wilson) Cunningham 1815–1879
        5. 5. Ann Byrne 1790–1846
        6. 6. William (Palsley) Haymond 1792–1869
        7. 7. Benjamin Haymond 1814–1846
    2. 2. Daniel (David) Wilson 1751–1805 m. Sarah Gresham –1801 m. Mary Wilson 1755–1838
      1. 1. Elizabeth Wilson 1790–1846
      2. 2. Field Wilson 1780–
      3. 3. Jane Wilson 1782–
      4. 4. Joel Wilson 1798–1846
      5. 5. John Wilson 1779–1834
      6. 6. Judith Wilson 1778–1867
      7. 7. Martha Brooks 1792–1873 m. William Brooks 1778–1857 m. William Brooks 1778–1857
        1. 1. Augustus (Green) Brooks 1820–1865
        2. 2. John (Reese King) Brooks 1831–1916
        3. 3. William (W) Brooks 1818–1888
        4. 4. Elizabeth (Caroline) Peek 1812–1873
        5. 5. Martha (Ann) Thrasher 1828–1894
        6. 6. Margaret (Martha) Arnold 1814–1882
        7. 7. Archibold (David) Brooks 1823–1901
        8. 8. Augustus (Green) Brooks 1820–1865
        9. 9. John (Reese King) Brooks 1831–1916
        10. 10. William (W) Brooks 1818–1888
        11. 11. Elizabeth (Caroline) Peek 1812–1873
        12. 12. Martha (Ann) Thrasher 1828–1894
        13. 13. Margaret (Martha) Arnold 1814–1882
        14. 14. Archibold (David) Brooks 1823–1901
      8. 8. Mumford Wilson 1784–
      9. 9. Sarah Wilson 1794–1831
      10. 10. Wiley Wilson 1787–
      11. 11. William Wilson 1779–1855
    3. 3. William (Wilson) Jr 1754–1850 m. Sarah Wilson 1759–1839
      1. 1. Betsey Conner 1785–1873 m. Priscilla Wilson 1803–1849
        1. 1. Benjamin (Boen) Wilson 1839–1909
        2. 2. Rufus (Collin) Wilson 1847–1911
        3. 3. Ann (Elizabeth) Blair 1830–1902
        4. 4. Absolem Wilson 1833–1922
        5. 5. Sarah Reynolds 1825–1900
        6. 6. Reuben Wilson 1807–1858
        7. 7. Harvey (Grimes) Wilson 1837–1929
        8. 8. John Wilson 1818–1900
        9. 9. Isaac (Blackburn) Wilson 1804–1882
      2. 2. Elizabeth Wilson 1789–1870
      3. 3. John Wilson 1793–1880 m. Ann Wilson 1794–1874
        1. 1. Nancy Mustoe 1825–1891
        2. 2. William Wilson 1828–1895
        3. 3. Horatio (Keys) Wilson 1838–1893
        4. 4. Margaret (C.) Mustoe 1822–1903
        5. 5. Sarah (A.) Heuett 1820–1904
        6. 6. Mary (Jane) Holder 1834–1916
      4. 4. Margaret Wilson 1796–1821
      5. 5. Sara (Mary) Poling 1791–1833
      6. 6. Moses Wilson 1780–1843
        1. 1. Aaron Wilson 1747–1825
      7. 7. Sarah (Ann) Wilson 1788–1867
      8. 8. Sarah Wilson 1783–1846
      9. 9. William (Friend) Wilson 1787–1857
    4. 4. John (M) Wilson 1756–1827 m. Mary Warthen 1758–1866
      1. 1. Archibald (J) Wilson 1801–1866
      2. 2. John (Marshall) Wilson 1808–1881
      3. 3. Mary (Ann) Wilson 1816–1900
      4. 4. Mary (Polly) Wilson 1795–1875
      5. 5. Temperance Wilson 1811–1812
      6. 6. William (Micheal) Wilson 1779–1848
    5. 5. Moses (Wilson) I 1758–1760
    6. 6. Moses (Wilson) II 1761–1786
    7. 7. Solomon ((twin of Elizabeth)) Wilson 1766–1819 m. Margaret Comton 1768–
    8. 8. Margaret Ruddell 1769–1826
    9. 9. Archibald (Blackburn) Wilson 1749–1814 m. Anna Claypoole 1754–1788
      1. 1. Abraham (C) Wilson 1776–
      2. 2. Archibald Wilson 1781–
      3. 3. Jane Wilson 1785–
      4. 4. Jane Wilson 1780–1862
      5. 5. Margaret Wilson 1783–
    10. 10. Elizabeth Claypool 1766–1849
    11. 11. James Wilson 1763–1822 m. Harriet Jameson 1770–1834
      1. 1. Elizabeth Wilson 1800–
      2. 2. Benjamin Wilson 1795–
      3. 3. Harvey Wilson 1782–
      4. 4. Issac (Newton) Wilson 1804–1887
      5. 5. James (Harvey) Wilson 1798–1847
      6. 6. Jeretta Wilson 1806–
      7. 7. Maria Wilson 1811–1818
      8. 8. Mary Wilson 1791–1873
      9. 9. Nancy Wilson 1802–1884
      10. 10. Presley (O'Banion) Wilson 1809–1850
      11. 11. Vastine (J) Wilson 1793–1840
      12. 12. William Wilson 1790–1850
      13. 13. Wilson 1795–

David Wilson's Timeline

2 Records

1686
19 December 1686
Birth of David Wilson in Fife, Scotland
Fife, Scotland
1746
1746
Age 60
Death of David Wilson in Hardy County, West Virginia, United States of America
Hardy County, West Virginia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 December 1686
    Event Place: Fife, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1746
    Event Place: Hardy County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Wardensville, Hardy County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Find more search results for David Wilson

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