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Deacon John Wilson 1686–1774 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 May 1686

Birth Location: Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Death Date: 10 Aug 1774

Death Location: Windsor, Hartford County, Connecticut, United States of America

Father: Samuel Wilson

Mother:

Spouse(s): Mary Gilbert

Children(s): Rachel Cook, Noah Wilson, Amos Wilson, John Wilson

The story of Deacon John Wilson began in 1686 in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. In 1772, Deacon John Wilson resided in Windsor, Hartford. Deacon John Wilson married Mary Gilbert, and had children including Amos Wilson, John Wilson, Noah Wilson, Rachel Cook. Deacon John Wilson passed away in 1774 in Windsor, Hartford County, Connecticut, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Deacon John Wilson began in 1686 in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States.
  • In 1772, Deacon John Wilson resided in Windsor, Hartford.
  • Deacon John Wilson married Mary Gilbert, and had children including Amos Wilson, John Wilson, Noah Wilson, Rachel Cook.
  • Deacon John Wilson passed away in 1774 in Windsor, Hartford County, Connecticut, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Children(s)

Deacon Wilson's Ancestors

Self
Deacon Wilson
1686–1774
Birth Place: Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Parents
Samuel Wilson
1651–1705
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Deacon Wilson's Descendants

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Deacon (John) Wilson (24 May 1686–10 Aug 1774) m. Mary Gilbert (22 February 1688–11 February 1772)
  1. 1. Rachel Cook 1720–1789 m. John Cook 1719–1779
    1. 1. Randolph (E) Cook 1740–1815 m. Janet Henderson 1745–1844 m. Janet Cook 1775–
      1. 1. John (Randolph) Cook 1770–1840 m. Mam Potter 1771–1855
        1. 1. Rev (Abraham) Cook 1810–1865 m. Nancy (J) Cook 1808–1880
        2. 2. Ruth (A) Cook 1804–1869 m. James (R.) Isaacs 1799–1858
        3. 3. John (L) Cook 1796–1854 m. Anna Cook 1803–
        4. 4. James (H M) Cook* 1812–1856
        5. 5. Elizabeth Cook 1809–
        6. 6. Randolph (Cook) C 1815–
        7. 7. Nathan Birdsall 1792–1862
    2. 2. Francis Cook 1747–1750
    3. 3. Shubael Cook 1749–1824
    4. 4. Lucy Loomis 1756–1809
    5. 5. Edee Cook 1752–1781
    6. 6. Urijah Cook 1754–1832
    7. 7. John Cook 1743–1823
    8. 8. Eunice Cook 1746–1818
    9. 9. Mary Cook 1764–1784
    10. 10. Rachel Soper 1742–1807
    11. 11. Rachel Cook 1764–1846
    12. 12. Sarah Cook 1750–1804
    13. 13. Elihu Cook 1760–1760
    14. 14. Hannah (Wilson) Moore 1758–1794
    15. 15. Elihu Cook 1761–
  2. 2. Noah Wilson 1716–1796
  3. 3. Amos Wilson 1724–1816
  4. 4. John Wilson 1711–1799

Deacon Wilson's Timeline

4 Records

1686
24 May 1686
Birth of Deacon John Wilson in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
1772
Abt 1772
Age 86
Deacon John Wilson resided here in Windsor, Hartford
Windsor, Hartford
1774
10 Aug 1774
Age 88
Death of Deacon John Wilson in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
1774
9 Feb 1774
Age 88
Deacon John Wilson - Probate in Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Hartford, Connecticut, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 May 1686
    Event Place: Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] Connecticut, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1650-1934
    [3] Connecticut, U.S., Hale Collection of Cemetery Inscriptions and Newspaper Notices
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1772
    Event Place: Windsor, Hartford
    Record Source: Connecticut, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Aug 1774
    Event Place: Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] Connecticut, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1650-1934
    [3] Connecticut, U.S., Hale Collection of Cemetery Inscriptions and Newspaper Notices
    [4] Connecticut, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Windsor, Hartford County, Connecticut, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Connecticut, U.S., Hale Collection of Cemetery Inscriptions and Newspaper Notices
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 9 Feb 1774
    Event Place: Hartford, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: Connecticut, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

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