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Howard (Walter Houston-THURSTON) Wilson 1887–1981 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Jan 1887

Birth Location: Barbour Co West Virginia

Death Date: Feb 1981

Death Location: Belington, Barbour County, West Virginia, USA

Father: Sol Wilson

Mother: A Ware

Spouse(s): Grace Phillips

Children(s): Frederick Houston, Woodrow Sr., Sherwood Wilson, Dorthea Wilson, George Wilson, James Wilson, William Wilson

In 1887, Howard (Walter Houston-THURSTON) Wilson entered the world in Barbour Co West Virginia, born to Sol Wilson And A Ware. In 1900, Howard (Walter Houston-THURSTON) Wilson resided in Barker, Barbour, West Virginia, USA. In 1910, Howard (Walter Houston-THURSTON) Wilson resided in Barker, Barbour, West Virginia, USA. Howard (Walter Houston-THURSTON) Wilson married Grace Phillips, and had children including Claire Houston, Cora Lee Houston, Dorthea Wilson, Elbert Houston, Fred Houston, Frederick Burton Houston, George Wilson, James A Wilson, Mary Jane Lee Houston, Sam Houston, Sherwood L Wilson, William Woodrow Wilson, Woodrow Wilson Woodroe Houston Sr. Howard (Walter Houston-THURSTON) Wilson passed away in 1981 in Belington, Barbour County, West Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1887, Howard (Walter Houston-THURSTON) Wilson entered the world in Barbour Co West Virginia, born to Sol Wilson And A Ware.
  • In 1900, Howard (Walter Houston-THURSTON) Wilson resided in Barker, Barbour, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1910, Howard (Walter Houston-THURSTON) Wilson resided in Barker, Barbour, West Virginia, USA.
  • Howard (Walter Houston-THURSTON) Wilson married Grace Phillips, and had children including Claire Houston, Cora Lee Houston, Dorthea Wilson, Elbert Houston, Fred Houston, Frederick Burton Houston, George Wilson, James A Wilson, Mary Jane Lee Houston, Sam Houston, Sherwood L Wilson, William Woodrow Wilson, Woodrow Wilson Woodroe Houston Sr.
  • Howard (Walter Houston-THURSTON) Wilson passed away in 1981 in Belington, Barbour County, West Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Howard Wilson's Ancestors

Self
Howard Wilson
1887–1981
Birth Place: Barbour Co West Virginia
Parents
Sol Wilson
1824–1922
Maryland
A Ware
1840–1930
Greenbrier, West Virginia
Grandparents
William (P.) Wilson
1811–1898
Kitzmiller, Garrett, Maryland, United States
Eliza (A.) Wilson
1820–1893
Fairfax, Maryland, United States
Samuel Wilson
1795–1873
,,Virginia, USA
Elizabeth
1800–
,,Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Wilson
1776–1864
Susan Wilson
1780–1878
Pardon Simmons
1768–1841
Samuel Wilson
1770–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Wilson
1740–1797
Elizabeth Wilson
1755–1813
Martin Bowman
1730–1816
Elizabeth Bowman
1749–1820

Howard Wilson's Descendants

1.
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Howard ((Walter Houston-THURSTON)) Wilson (25 Jan 1887–Feb 1981) m. Grace Phillips (06 Aug 1890–5 Oct 1960)
  1. 1. Frederick (Burton) Houston 1924–2001
  2. 2. Woodrow (Wilson (Woodroe) Houston) Sr. 1913–1954 m. Mary (E) Houston 1920–1989
    1. 1. Judy (Ann) Houston 1944–2022 m. Sr (David Houston) Duff 1940–2005
    2. 2. Woodroe (Wilson Houston) Jr. 1942–1954
  3. 3. Sherwood (L) Wilson 1919–1944
  4. 4. Dorthea Wilson 1525–
  5. 5. George Wilson 1560–
  6. 6. James (A) Wilson 1925–1993
  7. 7. William (Woodrow) Wilson 1912–1989

Howard Wilson's Timeline

11 Records

1887
25 Jan 1887
Birth of Howard (Walter Houston-THURSTON) Wilson in Barbour Co West Virginia
Barbour Co West Virginia
1900
1900
Age 13
Howard (Walter Houston-THURSTON) Wilson resided here in Barker, Barbour, West Virginia, USA
Barker, Barbour, West Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 23
Howard (Walter Houston-THURSTON) Wilson resided here in Barker, Barbour, West Virginia, USA
Barker, Barbour, West Virginia, USA
1915
1 June 1915
Age 28
Howard (Walter Houston-THURSTON) Wilson resided here in Buffalo Ward 23, Erie, New York, United States
Buffalo Ward 23, Erie, New York, United States
1917
1917-1918
Age 30
Howard (Walter Houston-THURSTON) Wilson resided here in Barbour, West Virginia
Barbour, West Virginia
1920
1920
Age 33
Howard (Walter Houston-THURSTON) Wilson resided here in Barker, Barbour, West Virginia, USA
Barker, Barbour, West Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 43
Howard (Walter Houston-THURSTON) Wilson resided here in Barker, Barbour, West Virginia, USA
Barker, Barbour, West Virginia, USA
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 53
Howard (Walter Houston-THURSTON) Wilson resided here in Barker, Barbour, West Virginia, USA
Barker, Barbour, West Virginia, USA
1942
1942
Age 55
Howard (Walter Houston-THURSTON) Wilson resided here in Barbour, West Virginia, USA
Barbour, West Virginia, USA
1981
Feb 1981
Age 94
Death of Howard (Walter Houston-THURSTON) Wilson in Barbour Co West Virginia@@Fraternal Cem
Barbour Co West Virginia@@Fraternal Cem
1981
Feb 1981
Age 94
Death of Howard (Walter Houston-THURSTON) Wilson in Belington, Barbour County, West Virginia, USA
Belington, Barbour County, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Jan 1887
    Event Place: Barbour Co West Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of West Virginia; State Headquarters: West Virginia; Microfilm Series: M1937; Microfilm Roll: 55
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Barker, Barbour, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4392; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 1-3
    [3] West Virginia, Marriages Index
    [4] New York, State Census, 1915, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 05; Assembly District: 02; City: Buffalo Ward 23; County: Erie; Page: 16
    [5] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 236-12-0831; Issue State: West Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Barker, Barbour, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1947; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 2; Image: 33
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Barker, Barbour, West Virginia; Roll: 2528; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0003; Image: 68.0; FHL microfilm: 2342262
    [8] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: West Virginia; Registration County: Barbour; Roll: 1992327
    [9] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Barker, Barbour, West Virginia; Roll: 1755; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 1241755
    [10] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Barker, Barbour, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1676; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 1375689
    [11] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Barker, Barbour, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Barker, Barbour, West Virginia; Roll: 1755; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 1241755

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Barker, Barbour, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Barker, Barbour, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1676; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 1375689

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1915
    Event Place: Buffalo Ward 23, Erie, New York, United States
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1915, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 05; Assembly District: 02; City: Buffalo Ward 23; County: Erie; Page: 16

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Barbour, West Virginia
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: West Virginia; Registration County: Barbour; Roll: 1992327

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Barker, Barbour, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Barker, Barbour, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1947; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 2; Image: 33

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Barker, Barbour, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Barker, Barbour, West Virginia; Roll: 2528; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0003; Image: 68.0; FHL microfilm: 2342262

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Barker, Barbour, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Barker, Barbour, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4392; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 1-3

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Barbour, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of West Virginia; State Headquarters: West Virginia; Microfilm Series: M1937; Microfilm Roll: 55

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Feb 1981
    Event Place: Barbour Co West Virginia@@Fraternal Cem
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 236-12-0831; Issue State: West Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Feb 1981
    Event Place: Belington, Barbour County, West Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Belington, Barbour County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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