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Elijah Wilson 1769–1841 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 Aug 1769

Birth Location: Hardwick, Sussex, New Jersey, USA

Death Date: 17 Mar 1841

Death Location: Hepburn, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Jonathan Willison

Mother: Abigail Willson

Spouse(s): Margaret Ware

Children(s): Saml Willsa, Joseph Willson, Mary Willson, Jane Willson, Grace Willson, Moses Willson, Jonathan Willson, John Willson, Anne Willson, James Wilson, Joel Willson

Elijah Wilson was born in 1769 in Hardwick, Sussex, New Jersey, USA, the child of Jonathan Willison And Abigail Schmuck Willson. In 1797, Elijah Wilson resided in Hunterdon, New Jersey. Elijah Wilson married Margaret Ware, and had children including Anne Willson, Grace Willson, James Wilson, Jane Willson, Joel Willson, John Willson, Jonathan Willson, Joseph Willson, Mary Willson, Moses Willson, Saml Willsa. Elijah Wilson passed away in 1841 in Hepburn, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • Elijah Wilson was born in 1769 in Hardwick, Sussex, New Jersey, USA, the child of Jonathan Willison And Abigail Schmuck Willson.
  • In 1797, Elijah Wilson resided in Hunterdon, New Jersey.
  • Elijah Wilson married Margaret Ware, and had children including Anne Willson, Grace Willson, James Wilson, Jane Willson, Joel Willson, John Willson, Jonathan Willson, Joseph Willson, Mary Willson, Moses Willson, Saml Willsa.
  • Elijah Wilson passed away in 1841 in Hepburn, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jonathan Willison
1741–1824
Birth Location: Maiden Creek, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
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Abigail Willson
1748–1824
Birth Location: Hardwick, Sussex, New Jersey, USA
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Spouses(s)

Margaret Ware
1771–1847
Birth Location: Hardwick, Sussex, New Jersey, United States
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Children(s)

Saml Willsa
1796–1881
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Joseph Willson
1800–1880
Birth Location: Warrensville, Eldred Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA
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Mary Willson
1798–1818
Birth Location: Catiwissa, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA
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Jane Willson
1810–1824
Birth Location: Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA
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Grace Willson
1813–
Birth Location: Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA
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Moses Willson
1806–1894
Birth Location: Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA
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Jonathan Willson
1792–1860
Birth Location: Independence Township, Sussex County, New Jersey, USA
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John Willson
1794–1886
Birth Location: Kingwood, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, USA
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Anne Willson
1802–
Birth Location: Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA
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James Wilson
1804–1893
Birth Location: Muncy-Millville Monthly Meeting, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA
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Joel Willson
1808–
Birth Location: Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA
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Elijah Wilson's Ancestors

Self
Elijah Wilson
1769–1841
Birth Place: Hardwick, Sussex, New Jersey, USA
Parents
Jonathan Willison
1741–1824
Maiden Creek, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Abigail (Schmuck) Willson
1748–1824
Hardwick, Sussex, New Jersey, USA
Grandparents
Reverend (Robert) Willson
1709–1785
Chesterfield, Burlington, New Jersey
Mary Lundy
1716–1807
Buckingham, Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States
Great-Grandparents
Minister I
1681–1761
Hester Overton
1682–1730
Richard II*
1692–1772
Elizabeth Lundy
1695–1745
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard I
1654–1738
Jane Lyon
1666–1737
Joseph Sr
1646–1709
Elizabeth SIMCOCK
1651–1727

Elijah Wilson's Descendants

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Elijah Wilson (5 Aug 1769–17 Mar 1841) m. Margaret Ware (09 Jan 1771–07 Oct 1847)
  1. 1. Saml Willsa 1796–1881 m. Merrick (Reeder) Jr. 1800–1865
    1. 1. Martha (Marilla) Reeder 1816–1918 m. Freeman Hall 1818–1895
      1. 1. Clara (Emily) Hall 1851–1929 m. George Harris 1849–1934
        1. 1. Arthur (Claflin) Harris 1875–1951 m. Myrtle (May) Harris 1875–1929
      2. 2. Wilson Hall 1848–1929 m. Mary (Ellen) Wilson 1851–1938
        1. 1. Lewis (Franklin) Hall 1868–1944 m. Eva (L) Fry 1872–1947
        2. 2. Carry Hall 1875–1940
        3. 3. Marian Hall 1883–1941
        4. 4. Burttis (W) Hall 1892–1945
        5. 5. Robert Hall 1872–1922
        6. 6. Ida Hall 1870–1939 m. Frank Sherman 1871–1948
        7. 7. Budd (E) Hall 1880–1966 m. Katherine (Elizabeth) Hall 1889–1959
        8. 8. Eva Durfee 1883–1940
        9. 9. Harry (W) Hall 1889–1890
      3. 3. Alvertus Hall 1854–1944
      4. 4. Sarah (Jane) Hall 1842–1922 m. Henry Harris 1844–1929
        1. 1. George Harris 1869–1960
        2. 2. Peirson (L.) Harris 1867–1949 m. Minnie (A) Harris 1871–
      5. 5. Ellis (Richard) Hall 1845–1915
      6. 6. Isaac (Allen) Hall 1859–1929 m. Anna Miller 1866–
        1. 1. Elsie (Viola) Hall 1895–
        2. 2. Alta Hall 1890–
        3. 3. Sylva (May Hall) West 1894–1966 m. Howard (Joseph) West 1892–1968
        4. 4. Amos (L) Hall 1896–1979 m. Edith (Virginia) Gilbert 1894–1978
        5. 5. Floyd Hall 1903–
        6. 6. Stella Hall 1905–1986
        7. 7. Elma (P) Hannan 1886–
      7. 7. Anna Hall 1861–1935 m. James (Monroe) Blackwell 1855–1934
        1. 1. Ruby (Martha) Blackwell 1889–1968 m. Harry (Cleveland) Bower 1885–1968
        2. 2. Clara (M) Blackwell 1903–
        3. 3. Reuel (Born) Blackwell 1897–1956 m. Mary (Irene) Blackwell 1905–1951
        4. 4. Ralph Blackwell 1885–
        5. 5. James (Roscoe) Blackwell 1890–
        6. 6. Ray (Melvin) Blackwell 1883–
        7. 7. Evlyn Pierce 1926–2004
      8. 8. James Hall 1842–
    2. 2. Jonethan Reeder 1830–1890 m. Anna Page 1832–1907
      1. 1. Hiram (Edwin) Reeder 1863–1927
      2. 2. Henry (Page) Reeder 1871–1927 m. Ella Reeder 1873–1957
        1. 1. Grant (Laverne) Reeder 1901–1976 m. Dorothy Reeder 1899–1997
        2. 2. Fannie (A) Reeder 1892–
        3. 3. Rollin (A) Reeder 1894–
        4. 4. Effie (B) Reeder 1896–
        5. 5. George (H) Reeder 1899–
      3. 3. Ida (B) Anstadt 1867–1938
      4. 4. George Reeder 1860–1917
      5. 5. John (E) Reeder 1856–1929
      6. 6. Amos Reeder 1858–1929
      7. 7. Emma Reeder 1862–1951
      8. 8. Oscar (L) Reeder 1872–1873
      9. 9. Laura (Belle) Reeder 1864–1865
      10. 10. Margaretta (E. Rett) Reeder 1869–1914 m. John Irion 1861–1953
        1. 1. Harry (Lester) Irion 1885–1945
        2. 2. Florence (Myrtle) Rynerson 1893–1986
      11. 11. Sarah (Elma Sadie Sade) Reeder 1868–1903 m. George (Washington) Anstadt 1865–1945
        1. 1. Earle (Robert) Anstadt 1900–1987 m. Nydia Anstadt 1898–1986
        2. 2. Hurd (Joseph) Anstadt 1899–1980 m. Thelma Losch 1904–
        3. 3. Mary Anstadt 1883–1958
        4. 4. Chester (Arthur) Anstadt 1884–
    3. 3. Abigal Reeder 1826–1912 m. Isaac Allen 1817–1876
      1. 1. Sarah (Elizabeth) Allen 1847–1905 m. John (L) Allen 1844–1910
        1. 1. Minnie Griffins 1868–1941 m. Abner Hall 1864–1932 m. Seth Griffin 1838–1926
        2. 2. Elma (Ethel) Jones 1880–1953
        3. 3. Grant Jones 1866–1867
        4. 4. Effie Jones 1868–1868
      2. 2. Margaret (A) Allen 1845–1871
      3. 3. Caroline Allen 1849–
      4. 4. Arzella Allen 1856–1953
      5. 5. John (Burdell) Allen 1859–1946
      6. 6. Zephaniah (Calvin) Allen 1851–1903
    4. 4. Margaret (A) Suartz 1836–1914
  2. 2. Joseph Willson 1800–1880 m. Latitia Wilson 1799–1866
    1. 1. Sarah Nevel 1822–1891 m. Ellis Nevil 1815–1895
      1. 1. Elizabeth Nevel 1845–1935 m. George (John) Hall 1838–1878 m. John (Barbour) Klees 1839–1869
        1. 1. Ernest Hall 1872–1952 m. Clara (Bell) Weaver 1892–1963
        2. 2. Clinton Hall 1877–1949 m. Margaret (May) Toner 1880–1975
        3. 3. Grace Hall 1878–1949 m. George (Washington) Anstadt 1865–1945
        4. 4. Ida Hall 1875–1904
        5. 5. Sherwood Hall 1875–1882
        6. 6. Amanda Klees 1870–1900 m. Thomas (Boyd) Nunn 1863–1936
      2. 2. Asher Nevel 1848–1922
      3. 3. George Nevel 1862–1938 m. Amanda (Susan) Albright 1868–1947
        1. 1. Elva (H) Nevel 1900–1909
        2. 2. Lulie (E) Nevel 1906–1906
        3. 3. Roxie (Mildred) Holton 1898–1948
        4. 4. James (William) Nevel 1902–1960 m. Wilhelmina (Catherine) Castle 1907–1979
        5. 5. Leola (Louise) Nevel 1910–1952
        6. 6. Elizabeth Starlip 1862–
      4. 4. Margaret (Emma) Boyer 1857–1924
      5. 5. Wilson Nevel 1846–1917
    2. 2. Seth (Wilson) (Willson) 1824–1904 m. Susannah Wilson 1832–1855
      1. 1. Mary (Ellen) Wilson 1851–1938 m. Wilson Hall 1848–1929
    3. 3. William Wilson 1832–1895 m. Sarah (J) Wilson 1835–1910
      1. 1. Mary (Alice) Edler 1856–1912 m. Samuel (Preston) Edler 1854–1952
        1. 1. Orange (Preston) Edler 1881–1971 m. Sadie Edler 1886–1986
        2. 2. Altha (G) Edler 1895–1923
        3. 3. Laura (Angie Mae) Winter 1883–1971 m. Raymond (Elmer) Winter 1885–1963
      2. 2. Emma (M) Reeder 1857–1947 m. Elmer Reeder 1856–
        1. 1. Joseph (P) Reeder 1888–
        2. 2. William (W) Reeder 1893–
        3. 3. Rhoda (E) Reeder 1897–
        4. 4. Anna (S) Lockard 1887–
      3. 3. M. (Anna) Wilson 1860–
      4. 4. Ida (May) Wilson 1862–1926
      5. 5. George (F) Wilson 1864–
      6. 6. A. (Moroni) Wilson 1865–
      7. 7. Lanne (B.) Wilson 1867–
      8. 8. Grace (E.) Wilson 1874–
    4. 4. Elihu Wilson 1831–1911
    5. 5. George Wilson 1838–
    6. 6. Joseph (N.) Wilson 1822–1889
    7. 7. Ann Wilson 1842–
    8. 8. Mary (J.) Fague 1840–
    9. 9. Charles Wilson 1826–1915 m. Susanna Wilson 1832–
      1. 1. Ida (Mae) Wilson 1875–1947 m. Alexander Keller 1865–1948
        1. 1. Bruce (W) Keller 1895–
        2. 2. Naomi (G) Keller 1896–
        3. 3. Doyle (C) Keller 1897–1985 m. Mildred Smith 1911–2004
        4. 4. Elsie (V) Keller 1899–
        5. 5. Viva (O) Keller 1902–
        6. 6. Inez (A) Keller 1905–
    10. 10. Ellis (B) Wilson 1834–1902
    11. 11. Margaret Lewis 1830–1905 m. Morris (Demetrius) Lewis 1827–1913
      1. 1. Mary Lewis 1865–
      2. 2. Wilbert Lewis 1871–
      3. 3. Charles Lewis 1873–
      4. 4. George (Elmer) Lewis 1853–1929 m. Frances (Lucretia) Coder 1861–1898 m. Margarete Lewis 1849–
        1. 1. Edna (Martha) Lewis 1885–1943
        2. 2. Grant (E.) Lewis 1888–1940
      5. 5. Florance (C) Lewis 1855–
      6. 6. James Lewis 1876–
  3. 3. Mary Willson 1798–1818
  4. 4. Jane Willson 1810–1824
  5. 5. Grace Willson 1813–
  6. 6. Moses Willson 1806–1894
  7. 7. Jonathan Willson 1792–1860
  8. 8. John Willson 1794–1886
  9. 9. Anne Willson 1802–
  10. 10. James Wilson 1804–1893
  11. 11. Joel Willson 1808–

Elijah Wilson's Timeline

7 Records

1769
5 Aug 1769
Birth of Elijah Wilson in Hardwick Independant Township, Sussex County, New Jersey
Hardwick Independant Township, Sussex County, New Jersey
1769
5 Aug 1769
Birth of Elijah Wilson in Hardwick, Sussex, New Jersey, USA
Hardwick, Sussex, New Jersey, USA
1797
12 Jan 1797
Age 28
Elijah Wilson resided here in Hunterdon, New Jersey
Hunterdon, New Jersey
1810
6 Aug 1810
Age 41
Elijah Wilson resided here in Loyalsock, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
Loyalsock, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
1830
1830
Age 61
Elijah Wilson resided here in Hepburn, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
Hepburn, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
1841
17 Mar 1841
Age 72
Death of Elijah Wilson in Hepburn Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA
Hepburn Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA
1841
17 Mar 1841
Age 72
Death of Elijah Wilson in Hepburn, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
Hepburn, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Aug 1769
    Event Place: Hardwick Independant Township, Sussex County, New Jersey
    Record Source: Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Aug 1769
    Event Place: Hardwick, Sussex, New Jersey, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 12 Jan 1797
    Event Place: Hunterdon, New Jersey
    Record Source: U.S., Quaker Meeting Records

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 6 Aug 1810
    Event Place: Loyalsock, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Loyalsock, Lycoming, Pennsylvania; Roll: 52; Page: 790; Image: Pam252_52-0008; FHL Roll: 0193678

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Hepburn, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Hepburn, Lycoming, Pennsylvania; Series: M19; Roll: 166; Page: 279; Family History Library Film: 0020640

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Mar 1841
    Event Place: Hepburn Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Mar 1841
    Event Place: Hepburn, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
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