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Emmett Augustus "Gus" Wilson 1871–1957 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Jul 1871

Birth Location: Dalton, Hopkins, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 7 Sept 1957

Death Location: Palestine, Anderson, Texas, USA

Father: Sanford Wilson

Mother: Clerra Price

Spouse(s): Cordie None

Children(s): Edna Wilson

Emmett Augustus "Gus" Wilson was born in 1871 in Dalton, Hopkins, Kentucky, USA, the child of Sanford Duncan Wilson And Clerra E Price. In 1880, Emmett Augustus "Gus" Wilson resided in Fishers Springs, Hopkins, Kentucky, United States. In 1900, Emmett Augustus "Gus" Wilson resided in Nebo Town, Hopkins, Kentucky. Emmett Augustus "Gus" Wilson married Cordie, and had children including Edna Parker Wilson. Emmett Augustus "Gus" Wilson passed away in 1957 in Palestine, Anderson, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • Emmett Augustus "Gus" Wilson was born in 1871 in Dalton, Hopkins, Kentucky, USA, the child of Sanford Duncan Wilson And Clerra E Price.
  • In 1880, Emmett Augustus "Gus" Wilson resided in Fishers Springs, Hopkins, Kentucky, United States.
  • In 1900, Emmett Augustus "Gus" Wilson resided in Nebo Town, Hopkins, Kentucky.
  • Emmett Augustus "Gus" Wilson married Cordie, and had children including Edna Parker Wilson.
  • Emmett Augustus "Gus" Wilson passed away in 1957 in Palestine, Anderson, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Sanford Wilson
1848–1927
Birth Location: Dalton, Hopkins, Kentucky, USA
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Clerra Price
1850–1875
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
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Spouses(s)

Cordie None
1875–1959
Birth Location: Nebo, Hopkins, Kentucky, USA
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Children(s)

Edna Wilson
1898–1970
Birth Location: Nebo, Hopkins, Kentucky, USA
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Emmett Wilson's Ancestors

Self
Emmett Wilson
1871–1957
Birth Place: Dalton, Hopkins, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Sanford Duncan Wilson
1848–1927
Dalton, Hopkins, Kentucky, USA
Clerra (E.) Price
1850–1875
Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
James (J) Wilson
1810–1848
Kentucky, USA
Nancy (Jane) Holloman
1812–1875
of Hopkins Co., KY
W (N) Price
1826–
Tennessee
Sarah J
1832–
Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
John Sr.
1772–1829
Isabelle Mathews
1777–1850
William Holloman
1774–1836
Nancy Baker
1785–1860
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Henry Wilson
1740–
Wilanota
1745–
Victor Mathews
1727–1776
Isabel Edmiston
1731–
William Holloman
1745–1800
Jerusha King
1751–1800
James Baker
1760–1810
Elizabeth Freeman
1762–1805

Emmett Wilson's Descendants

1.
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Emmett (Augustus "Gus") Wilson (25 Jul 1871–7 Sept 1957) m. Cordie (18 Jun 1875–6 Jul 1959)
  1. 1. Edna (Parker) Wilson 1898–1970 m. Bill \Cleveland\ 1888–1966
    1. 1. Athelin (Burdetta) Cobb 1920–2009 m. Cecil (Henry) Cobb 1915–2008
      1. 1. Charles (Howard) Cobb 1942–2021 m. Lisa Haddon 1949–1994
      2. 2. William (Franklin "Bill" "Willy") Cobb 1950–2021

Emmett Wilson's Timeline

10 Records

1871
25 Jul 1871
Birth of Emmett Augustus "Gus" Wilson in Dalton, Hopkins, Kentucky, USA
Dalton, Hopkins, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 9
Emmett Augustus "Gus" Wilson resided here in Fishers Springs, Hopkins, Kentucky, United States
Fishers Springs, Hopkins, Kentucky, United States
1900
1900
Age 29
Emmett Augustus "Gus" Wilson resided here in Nebo Town, Hopkins, Kentucky
Nebo Town, Hopkins, Kentucky
1910
1910
Age 39
Emmett Augustus "Gus" Wilson resided here in Clovis, Curry, New Mexico, USA
Clovis, Curry, New Mexico, USA
1920
1920
Age 49
Emmett Augustus "Gus" Wilson resided here in Wichita Falls, Wichita, Texas, USA
Wichita Falls, Wichita, Texas, USA
1921
1921
Age 50
Emmett Augustus "Gus" Wilson resided here in Wichita Falls, Wichita, Texas, USA
Wichita Falls, Wichita, Texas, USA
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 69
Emmett Augustus "Gus" Wilson resided here in Anderson, Texas, United States
Anderson, Texas, United States
1950
1950
Age 79
Emmett Augustus "Gus" Wilson resided here in Anderson, Texas, USA
Anderson, Texas, USA
1957
3 Sept 1957
Age 86
Death of Emmett Augustus "Gus" Wilson in Palestine, Anderson, Texas, USA
Palestine, Anderson, Texas, USA
1957
7 Sept 1957
Age 86
Burial of Emmett Augustus "Gus" Wilson in Palestine, Anderson, Texas, USA
Palestine, Anderson, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Jul 1871
    Event Place: Dalton, Hopkins, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: , Anderson, Texas; Roll: T627_3977; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 1-31.
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Wichita Falls, Wichita, Texas; Roll: T625_1858; Page: 28B; Enumeration District: 156; Image: .
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Fishers Springs, Hopkins, Kentucky; Roll: 420; Family History Film: 1254420; Page: 385C; Enumeration District: 196; Image: 0774.
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Nebo, Hopkins, Kentucky; Roll: T623_528; Page: 25B; Enumeration District: 69.
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Clovis, Curry, New Mexico; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Fishers Springs, Hopkins, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Fishers Springs, Hopkins, Kentucky; Roll: 420; Family History Film: 1254420; Page: 385C; Enumeration District: 196; Image: 0774.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Nebo Town, Hopkins, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Nebo, Hopkins, Kentucky; Roll: T623_528; Page: 25B; Enumeration District: 69.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Clovis, Curry, New Mexico, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Clovis, Curry, New Mexico; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Wichita Falls, Wichita, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Wichita Falls, Wichita, Texas; Roll: T625_1858; Page: 28B; Enumeration District: 156; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1921
    Event Place: Wichita Falls, Wichita, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Anderson, Texas, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: , Anderson, Texas; Roll: T627_3977; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 1-31.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Anderson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Palestine, Anderson, Texas
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Palestine, Anderson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Sept 1957
    Event Place: Palestine, Anderson, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] Texas Death Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 7 Sept 1957
    Event Place: Palestine, Anderson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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