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Garland Wilson 1770–1843 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Jun 1770

Birth Location: Amelia County, Virginia, United States of America

Death Date: 19 March 1843

Death Location: Mountain City, Johnson County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: John Sr.

Mother:

Spouse(s): Mary Mcelwrath

Children(s): Andrew Wilson

The story of Garland Wilson began in 1770 in Amelia County, Virginia, United States of America. In 1796, Garland Wilson resided in Carter, Tennessee, United States. In 1797, Garland Wilson resided in Carter, Tennessee, United States. Garland Wilson married Mary Polly Mcelwrath, and had children including Andrew Wilson. Garland Wilson passed away in 1843 in Mountain City, Johnson County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Garland Wilson began in 1770 in Amelia County, Virginia, United States of America.
  • In 1796, Garland Wilson resided in Carter, Tennessee, United States.
  • In 1797, Garland Wilson resided in Carter, Tennessee, United States.
  • Garland Wilson married Mary Polly Mcelwrath, and had children including Andrew Wilson.
  • Garland Wilson passed away in 1843 in Mountain City, Johnson County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Sr.
1730–1804
Birth Location: Amelia, Virginia, United States
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Spouses(s)

Mary Mcelwrath
1776–1860
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
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Children(s)

Andrew Wilson
1796–1881
Birth Location: Carter, Tennessee, United States
AW

Garland Wilson's Ancestors

Self
Garland Wilson
1770–1843
Birth Place: Amelia County, Virginia, United States of America
Parents
John Wilson Sr.
1730–1804
Amelia, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
George Wilson
1715–1760
Henrico County, Virginia, USA
Catherine Rimmer
1719–1747
Chesterfield, Chesterfield County, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
George Wilson
1690–1753
Mary Liller
1673–1753
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Garland Wilson's Descendants

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Garland Wilson (26 Jun 1770–19 March 1843) m. Mary (Polly) Mcelwrath (1776–05 Jul 1860)
  1. 1. Andrew Wilson 1796–1881 m. Elizabeth Wilson 1797–1860
    1. 1. Geo (Washington) Wilson 1835–1918 m. Elizabeth Wilson 1837–1910 m. Jane Daniels 1847–1921
      1. 1. Robert (Andrew) Wilson 1887–1961 m. Dora (Rebecca Bailey) ((Wilson)) 1893–1952
        1. 1. June (Bailey) Wilson 1918–2003
        2. 2. Evelyn (Bailey) Wilson 1920–2012
        3. 3. Mary (Ella June) Wilson 1918–2003
      2. 2. Louisa (Jane) Wilson 1874–1926
      3. 3. George (Washington Wilson) Jr 1890–1956
      4. 4. Bessie (Mae Wilson ((Williams))) ((Elswick)) 1894–1969
      5. 5. Green (Barry) Wilson 1884–1938
      6. 6. Ellen (Martha Wilson) ((Stout)) 1870–1918
      7. 7. Nancy (Caroline) Wilson 1868–1951 m. Allen (McPherson) Hamby 1868–1895
        1. 1. Zora (Eleanor Hamby) ((Markland)) 1897–1958
        2. 2. Annie (W Hamby) ((McClain)) 1896–1993
        3. 3. Jade (D) Hamby 1891–1952
        4. 4. Zillie (Mae) Hamby 1884–1968
        5. 5. Jack (W) Wilson 1903–1972
        6. 6. Anna (Caroline) Wilson 1899–
      8. 8. Ida (N) Wilson 1877–1901
      9. 9. David (Grant) Wilson 1864–1936
      10. 10. Una (I) Wilson 1878–1901
      11. 11. Mary (Catherine) Lyons 1868–1948 m. Geo (W) Lyons 1843–1921
        1. 1. Mack (Daniel) Lyons 1896–1978 m. Tessie (Arlie) Borders 1906–1996
        2. 2. Jay (B.) Lyons 1893–1962
        3. 3. Thomas Lyons 1898–1976 m. Gartie (Arizona) Arnett 1908–1989
        4. 4. Jacob (Quedor) Lyon 1901–1980
        5. 5. Rosa (Nell) Lyons 1911–1924
        6. 6. David (G) Lyon 1894–1895
        7. 7. Amede Lyons 1901–1980
        8. 8. Sherman Lyons 1877–1939 m. Emma (J.) Lacy 1879–1972
        9. 9. Sam Lyons 1881–1944 m. Pearl (Jane) Lyon 1888–1954
        10. 10. Ruth (Ann) Whitehead 1878–1946 m. Caswell ('Caddie' Taylor) Whitehead 1877–1966
        11. 11. Pearl Carnett 1904–1990 m. Ulysses (Grant) Carnett 1896–1959
    2. 2. Andrew (Jackson McQueen Wilson) Jr 1814–1907
    3. 3. Orpha (Ann) Wilson 1820–1887
    4. 4. Eleanor ("Ellen" H.) Wilson 1824–1870
    5. 5. Elijah (S) Wilson 1827–1865
    6. 6. Theodocia (May) Wilson 1825–1888
    7. 7. William (N.) Wilson 1834–1904

Garland Wilson's Timeline

8 Records

1770
26 Jun 1770
Birth of Garland Wilson in Amelia County, Virginia, United States of America
Amelia County, Virginia, United States of America
1796
1796
Age 26
Garland Wilson resided here in Carter, Tennessee, United States
Carter, Tennessee, United States
1797
1797
Age 27
Garland Wilson resided here in Carter, Tennessee, United States
Carter, Tennessee, United States
1798
1798
Age 28
Garland Wilson resided here in No Township Listed, Carter County, TN
No Township Listed, Carter County, TN
1830
1830
Age 60
Garland Wilson resided here in Carter, Tennessee, USA
Carter, Tennessee, USA
1840
1840
Age 70
Garland Wilson resided here in Johnson, Tennessee, USA
Johnson, Tennessee, USA
1842
02 Oct 1842
Age 72
Garland Wilson was baptized in Bristol, Holy Trinity St Philip, Gloucestershire, England
Bristol, Holy Trinity St Philip, Gloucestershire, England
1843
19 March 1843
Age 73
Death of Garland Wilson in Johnson City, Washington County, Tennessee, United States of America
Johnson City, Washington County, Tennessee, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Jun 1770
    Event Place: Amelia County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 02 Oct 1842
    Event Place: Bristol, Holy Trinity St Philip, Gloucestershire, England
    Record Source: Bristol, England, Select Church of England Parish Registers

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1796
    Event Place: Carter, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: Tennessee, U.S., Early Tax List Records

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1797
    Event Place: Carter, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: Tennessee, U.S., Early Tax List Records

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1798
    Event Place: No Township Listed, Carter County, TN
    Record Source: Tennessee, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1810-1891

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Carter, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Johnson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 March 1843
    Event Place: Johnson City, Washington County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Mountain City, Johnson County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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