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Dorcas Amelia Wilson 1734–1800 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Mar 1734

Birth Location: Cecil County, Maryland

Death Date: 28 May 1800

Death Location: Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: John Wilson

Mother:

Spouse(s): Col. Alexander

Children(s): Elizabeth Alexander, Dr. Alexander, Joab Alexander, Cyrus Alexander, Jane Alexander, William Alexander, Capt. Alexander, Marcus Alexander, Abraham Alexander, Charles Alexander, Elias Alexander, Nathaniel Alexander, Jacob Alexander, Sarah (Rodgers), Dr. ALEXANDER, Ezra ALEXANDER, Elizabeth ALEXANDER

In 1734, Dorcas Amelia Wilson entered the world in Cecil County, Maryland, born to John Wilson And Hannah Wilson. In 1790, Dorcas Amelia Wilson resided in Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States. Dorcas Amelia Wilson married Col Abraham Alexander, and had children including Abraham Alexander, Capt Ezra Alexander, Charles Alexander, Cyrus Alexander, Dr Isaac Vordrey Alexander, Dr Nathaniel Hon Alexander, Elias Alexander, Elizabeth Alexander, Ezra Alexander, Jacob Alexander, Jane S Alexander, Joab Alexander, Marcus Alexander, Nathaniel Alexander, Sarah Alexander Rodgers, William W Alexander. Dorcas Amelia Wilson passed away in 1800 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1734, Dorcas Amelia Wilson entered the world in Cecil County, Maryland, born to John Wilson And Hannah Wilson.
  • In 1790, Dorcas Amelia Wilson resided in Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States.
  • Dorcas Amelia Wilson married Col Abraham Alexander, and had children including Abraham Alexander, Capt Ezra Alexander, Charles Alexander, Cyrus Alexander, Dr Isaac Vordrey Alexander, Dr Nathaniel Hon Alexander, Elias Alexander, Elizabeth Alexander, Ezra Alexander, Jacob Alexander, Jane S Alexander, Joab Alexander, Marcus Alexander, Nathaniel Alexander, Sarah Alexander Rodgers, William W Alexander.
  • Dorcas Amelia Wilson passed away in 1800 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Dorcas Wilson's Ancestors

Self
Dorcas Wilson
1734–1800
Birth Place: Cecil County, Maryland
Parents
John Wilson
1710–1799
Stenson, Derbyshire, England
Grandparents
John (I) Willson
1690–1747
North Carolina, United States
Anne Smith
1695–1755
Derbyshire, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom
Great-Grandparents
John II
1667–1734
Mary Lowe
1667–1749
Sgt 9935
1664–1724
Sarah Bliss
1667–1742
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Wilson
1645–1687
Mary Lowe
1645–1698
George Stubbing
1637–1717
Frances Hayward
1642–1721
Ensign Smythe
1636–1732
Lawrence Bliss
1628–1676

Dorcas Wilson's Descendants

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Dorcas (Amelia) Wilson (14 Mar 1734–28 May 1800) m. Col. (Abraham) Alexander (9 December 1717–23 April 1786)
  1. 1. Elizabeth Alexander 1755–1799 m. William (Sample "White Billy") Alexander 1751–1826
    1. 1. Dionysius (Erastus) Alexander 1787–1864 m. Mary (Polly) Alexander 1785–1824 m. Anne Carothers 1792–1845 m. Harriet (Crisenbury) Harris 1790–1856
      1. 1. William (Horace) Alexander 1819–1862 m. Margaret ((Peggy)) White 1820–1918
        1. 1. James Alexander 1847–1908 m. Ann (P) Alexander 1840–1913
        2. 2. William (C) Alexander 1850–1918 m. Lucinda (Jane 'Jane') Waldrup 1852–1931
        3. 3. Robert (L E) Alexander 1848–
        4. 4. Isaac (Hall Cervantes) Alexander 1850–1860
        5. 5. Dionysius (Erastus) Alexander 1842–1863
        6. 6. Robert (L E) ALEXANDER 1845–
      2. 2. Alphonzo (E.) Alexander 1820–1848
      3. 3. Harriet (Elvira) Alexander 1832–1853
      4. 4. Esther (Garrison) Alexander 1830–1857
      5. 5. Dorcas (Harris) White 1823–1854
      6. 6. Elizabeth Kirkpatrick 1805–1844
      7. 7. Abraham Alexander 1816–1889
        1. 1. Hettie (Dorcas) Alexander 1857–1944
      8. 8. Terrissa (H) Alexander 1822–
      9. 9. Frances (Mariah) Alexander 1835–1854
      10. 10. Daniel (Lindley Alexander) Sgt 1837–1898
      11. 11. Mary (Ann) Alexander 1830–1910
      12. 12. Sarah (Clementine) Alexander 1837–1838
      13. 13. Margaret ('Margit' I) Alexander 1817–
    2. 2. Osmund Alexander 1792–1840
    3. 3. Alphonso Alexander 1783–1852
      1. 1. Elam (N) Alexander 1827–1864
        1. 1. Martha (Elizabeth) Alexander 1856–1919
    4. 4. Francis (Teressa) Alexander 1784–1838
    5. 5. Philander Alexander 1786–1833
    6. 6. Dorcas Alexander 1788–1826
    7. 7. Elizabeth Alexander 1796–1837
    8. 8. James Alexander 1780–1845
    9. 9. Jane (Bain) Sample 1780–1850
    10. 10. Joseph Alexander 1772–1817
    11. 11. Francis Teressa 1779–1838
    12. 12. Elizabeth Alexander 1780–1843
    13. 13. Marcus Alexander 1780–
    14. 14. Dorcas (C.) Alexander 1816–1872
    15. 15. Martha Alexander 1822–1870
      1. 1. James (Robert) Boatwright 1846–1900
        1. 1. Robert (Lee) Boatwright 1885–1941
    16. 16. Osmund (Sample) Alexander 1775–1850
    17. 17. Dorcas Alexander 1774–1880 m. James (H) Alexander 1765–1804
      1. 1. Albertus (Albert) Alexander 1799–
      2. 2. Clarissa (Harlow) Alexander 1790–1794
      3. 3. Clementine Alexander 1794–
      4. 4. Eleazer Alexander 1799–1842
      5. 5. Pamelia Alexander 1802–
      6. 6. James (Burrel) Alexander 1804–
      7. 7. Albertus (Allen) Alexander 1791– m. Nancy (B.) Tolbert 1781–1850
        1. 1. Rebecca (Ann Alexander) Earp 1837–1904
  2. 2. Dr. (Isaac Vordrey) Alexander 1750–1812
  3. 3. Joab Alexander 1769–1828
  4. 4. Cyrus Alexander 1779–1799
  5. 5. Jane (S.) Alexander 1826–1827
  6. 6. William (W.) Alexander 1828–1828
  7. 7. Capt. (Ezra) Alexander 1772–1791
  8. 8. Marcus Alexander 1766–1795
  9. 9. Abraham Alexander 1762–1829
  10. 10. Charles Alexander 1748–
  11. 11. Elias Alexander 1759–1812
  12. 12. Nathaniel Alexander 1767–1808
  13. 13. Jacob Alexander 1786–
  14. 14. Sarah (Alexander) (Rodgers) 1754–1796
  15. 15. Dr. (Nathaniel Hon) ALEXANDER 1756–1808
  16. 16. Ezra ALEXANDER 1752–1800
  17. 17. Elizabeth ALEXANDER 1754–1796

Dorcas Wilson's Timeline

4 Records

1734
14 Mar 1734
Birth of Dorcas Amelia Wilson in Cecil County, Maryland
Cecil County, Maryland
1790
1790
Age 56
Dorcas Amelia Wilson resided here in Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States
Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States
1800
28 May 1800
Age 66
Death of Dorcas Amelia Wilson in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
1800
Jul 1800
Age 66
Dorcas Amelia Wilson - Probate in Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Mar 1734
    Event Place: Cecil County, Maryland
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 44.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: HJW
    [2] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 390.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: CCM
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Mecklenburg, North Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 7; Page: 354; Image: 535; Family History Library Film: 0568147

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 May 1800
    Event Place: Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Wills; Author: North Carolina. County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions (Mecklenburg County); Probate Place: Mecklenburg, North Carolina
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: Jul 1800
    Event Place: Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Wills; Author: North Carolina. County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions (Mecklenburg County); Probate Place: Mecklenburg, North Carolina

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