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Hugh Preston WILSON 1799–1890 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 October 1799

Birth Location: Greene County, Tennessee, United States of America

Death Date: 16 April 1890

Death Location: Athens, McMinn County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: David Wilson

Mother: Jane Weir

Spouse(s): Nancy Culton, Elizabeth Sloop

Children(s): John WILSON, Wilborn Wilson, Frances WILSON, Patrick WILSON, Wm. Wilson, Margaret Wilson, David WILSON, SOPHRONIA WILSON

The story of Hugh Preston WILSON began in 1799 in Greene County, Tennessee, United States of America. In 1830, Hugh Preston WILSON resided in McMinn, Tennessee, USA. In 1836, Hugh Preston WILSON resided in McMinn, Tennessee, United States. Hugh Preston WILSON married Elizabeth E Sloop, Nancy Mary Culton, and had children including David Alexander Wilson, Frances Wilson, John Mat Wilson, John Wilson, Margaret Anburn Wilson, Nancy Wilson, Patrick Wilson, Sophronia Fronie Adaline Wilson, Wilborn Hugh Wilson, Wm H Wilson. Hugh Preston WILSON passed away in 1890 in Athens, McMinn County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Hugh Preston WILSON began in 1799 in Greene County, Tennessee, United States of America.
  • In 1830, Hugh Preston WILSON resided in McMinn, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1836, Hugh Preston WILSON resided in McMinn, Tennessee, United States.
  • Hugh Preston WILSON married Elizabeth E Sloop, Nancy Mary Culton, and had children including David Alexander Wilson, Frances Wilson, John Mat Wilson, John Wilson, Margaret Anburn Wilson, Nancy Wilson, Patrick Wilson, Sophronia Fronie Adaline Wilson, Wilborn Hugh Wilson, Wm H Wilson.
  • Hugh Preston WILSON passed away in 1890 in Athens, McMinn County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

David Wilson
1774–1851
Birth Location: Kerrs Creek, Augusta, Virginia
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Jane Weir
1775–1846
Birth Location: Rockbridge County, Virginia, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Nancy Culton
1802–1875
Birth Location: TN
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Elizabeth Sloop
1816–
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Children(s)

John WILSON
1833–1883
Birth Location: McMinn County, Tennessee, United States of America
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Wilborn Wilson
1830–1901
Birth Location: McMinn County, Tennessee, United States of America
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Frances WILSON
1843–
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Patrick WILSON
1828–1865
Birth Location: –
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Wm. Wilson
1863–
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Margaret Wilson
1834–1875
Birth Location: –
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David WILSON
1825–1902
Birth Location: McMinn County, Tennessee, United States of America
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SOPHRONIA WILSON
1830–1916
Birth Location: Etowah, McMinn County, Tennessee, USA
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Hugh WILSON's Ancestors

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Hugh WILSON
1799–1890
Birth Place: Greene County, Tennessee, United States of America
Parents
David Wilson
1774–1851
Kerrs Creek, Augusta, Virginia
Jane ("Jenny") Weir
1775–1846
Rockbridge County, Virginia, United States of America
Grandparents
James Wilson
1739–1824
Augusta County, Virginia, United States of America
Elizabeth Wilson
1739–1824
Augusta County, Virginia, United States of America
Hugh Weir
1746–1822
Kerrs Creek, Augusta County, Virginia, USA
Mary (McKee) **
1746–1822
Orange, North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
James Weir
1699–1785
MARTHA WEIR
1701–
John McKee
1707–1792
Rosannah Cunningham
1730–1763
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Hugh WILSON's Descendants

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Hugh (Preston) WILSON (1 October 1799–16 April 1890) m. Nancy (Mary) Culton (1 April 1802–1 April 1875) m. Elizabeth (E) Sloop (Abt 1816–)
  1. 1. John (Mat) WILSON 1833–1883
  2. 2. Wilborn (Hugh) Wilson 1830–1901 m. Susan Wilson 1850–1929 m. Louisa Thompson 1834–1870
    1. 1. Wesley (M.) Wilson 1888–1914
    2. 2. Harlon (Hugh) Wilson 1851–1913 m. Mary (Jane) Feaster 1850–1913
      1. 1. Ida (Mae) Wilson 1874–1920 m. Albert (Gilmore) Wise 1871–1925
        1. 1. Charley Wise 1903–
        2. 2. Donald Wise 1903–
        3. 3. Lincoln (Earl) Wise 1908–1964
        4. 4. Leta (Pearl) Wise 1908–2002
        5. 5. Heber (J) Wise 1900–
        6. 6. Clifford (W) Wise 1894–
        7. 7. Lola (M) Wise 1897–
      2. 2. Aszoris (A.) Wilson 1876–
      3. 3. Ebonezar Wilson 1879–1912
      4. 4. Dote (D) Wilson 1889–1923
      5. 5. William (Erb) Wilson 1885–1978
    3. 3. Arizona (Arabel) Williams 1869–1933
    4. 4. Mary (A) Wilson 1855–
    5. 5. James Wilson 1859–
    6. 6. Nancy Wilson 1861–
    7. 7. Sarah Wilson 1864–
    8. 8. Fannie Wilson 1866–
    9. 9. Ally Wilson 1872–
    10. 10. Allen (W.) Wilson 1874–
    11. 11. Welborn Wilson 1876–
    12. 12. Isabell Wilson 1879–
    13. 13. Arizona (Arabel) Williams 1869–1933
  3. 3. Frances WILSON 1843–
  4. 4. Patrick WILSON 1828–1865 m. Mary (Catherine) Barnett 1826–1865
    1. 1. Margaret (Cornelia) Wilson 1851–1923 m. Wilson (Lumpkin) Harris 1850–1924
      1. 1. Lillie Harris 1876–
      2. 2. Ethel Harris 1888–
      3. 3. Ida Harris 1893–
    2. 2. Stephen (F.) Wilson 1854–1933 m. Darthula Hilton 1876–1966
      1. 1. Lena (Marie) Wilson 1912–1952
      2. 2. Oral (A.) Wilson 1903–1904
      3. 3. Fleda (M) Wilson 1911–
      4. 4. Helen Hilton 1891–
      5. 5. Jewell (A) Holderman 1895–
      6. 6. Francis (Edward) Wilson 1898–
    3. 3. William WILSON 1857–
    4. 4. Laure (Ellen) WILSON 1860–1945 m. Samuel (Newton) Elliott 1869–1923 m. Samuel Ellett 1870–
      1. 1. Wilbern (Lisha) Elliott 1892–1974
      2. 2. Ida (Mae) Jones 1902–1990
      3. 3. Zhuber (Artela) Buchanan 1889–1973
      4. 4. Alta (Hester) King 1894–1993
      5. 5. Vesta (L) Purkhiser 1897–1986
      6. 6. Amy (E) Gregory 1899–1998
      7. 7. Artela (L) Ellett 1889–
  5. 5. Wm. (H.) Wilson 1863–
  6. 6. Margaret (Anburn) Wilson 1834–1875 m. John (Wesley) Underdown 1832–1898
    1. 1. William (H) Burk 1862–1936
    2. 2. George (Kelley) Underdown 1856–1941 m. Mary (C) Pierce 1869–
      1. 1. Kelley Underdown 1899–
      2. 2. Howard Underdown 1909–
      3. 3. Clay (M) Underdown 1912–
    3. 3. John (W.) Underdown 1870–1910
    4. 4. Sarah (Clementin) Hall 1855–1923
    5. 5. Denford Underdown 1867–
  7. 7. David (Alexander) WILSON 1825–1902 m. Amanda (Muriel) Burk 1828–1903
    1. 1. Timothy (Sherman) Wilson 1863–1909
    2. 2. Sarah (E) Hubbard 1860–1941
    3. 3. Alexander (P) Wilson 1856–1863
    4. 4. James (Robert) Wilson 1869–1931
    5. 5. William (Clark) Wilson 1848–1872
    6. 6. Pope (H.) WILSON 1858–
    7. 7. Mary (J) Hilton 1852–
    8. 8. Elizabeth Ellis 1854–
    9. 9. Minnie Williams 1864–
  8. 8. SOPHRONIA ("FRONIE" ADALINE) WILSON 1830–1916 m. ELSIE (ENOCH) MILLER 1827–1906
    1. 1. Mary (Cordelia) Miller 1869–1948 m. Taylor Bates 1865–1930
      1. 1. Thomas (R) Bates 1885–
      2. 2. Horace (Andrew) Bates 1890–1920
      3. 3. James (Atley) Bates 1894–1951
      4. 4. Cordelia ("Delia" A) Bates 1898–
      5. 5. Frances (Marion) Bates 1902–1960
      6. 6. Taylor (Stanley) Bates 1905–1972 m. Veta Blair 1900–1990
        1. 1. William ("Billie" Kenneth) Bates 1934–1990
        2. 2. Gilda (Eplena) Bates 1927–1928
    2. 2. Margaret (Louisanna) MILLER 1856–1950 m. Henry Johnston 1851– m. Riley Johnston 1850–
      1. 1. Alice Johnston 1883–
      2. 2. Maxie Johnston 1898–
      3. 3. Willie (A) Johnson 1876–
      4. 4. Ethel (C) Johnson 1885–
      5. 5. Samuel (E) Johnson 1888–
      6. 6. Mary (Agnes) Johnston 1879–1958
      7. 7. Cordelia Johnston 1880–
      8. 8. G (D) Dyer 1894–
    3. 3. Angeline MILLER 1873–
    4. 4. Margaret MILLER 1869–
    5. 5. Joseph (Delaney) MILLER 1866–1929 m. Nancy (Ede) Hughs 1867–
      1. 1. Mary (L) Miller 1904–
      2. 2. Ezekial (O) Miller 1901–
      3. 3. Enoch (E) MILLER 1897–
      4. 4. Samuel (Henry) Miller 1892–1961
      5. 5. Alfred (Taylor) MILLER 1889–
      6. 6. George (Ed) MILLER 1886–
    6. 6. Jacob (Sherman) MILLER 1863–1923 m. Harriet (Caroline) Lewis 1866– m. Lillie (A) Bramlett 1874–1940
      1. 1. Dulcie (D) Miller 1898– m. John (Earl) Marler 1895–
      2. 2. Monsey (Myrtle) Miller 1891–1927 m. James (Arthur) Crowe 1887–1949
        1. 1. Ethel Crow 1908–
        2. 2. Sherman Crow 1909–
        3. 3. Nola Crow 1910–
        4. 4. Lam Crow 1911–
        5. 5. Mary Crow 1917–
        6. 6. Ruby Crow 1920–
      3. 3. Vera (M) Miller 1901–
      4. 4. Arnold (Taft) Miller 1909–
      5. 5. Fred Miller 1896–
      6. 6. Eugene Miller 1918–
      7. 7. Conley Miller 1913–
      8. 8. Milton Beard 1896–1963 m. Anna (Lee) Smith 1913–
    7. 7. Daniel ("Doc" Ezekial) MILLER 1860–1920 m. Elizabeth ("Bettie") Hughes 1865–
      1. 1. E (Only) Miller 1899–
      2. 2. George (O N) Miller 1901–
      3. 3. Walter Patty 1881–
      4. 4. Sarah (Addie) Miller 1895–
      5. 5. Gussie (C) Miller 1892–
      6. 6. Ezekiel (O) Miller 1897–
      7. 7. Ella Miller 1883–
      8. 8. James (O) Miller 1890–
      9. 9. Arthur (B) Miller 1886–
    8. 8. Margaret (Louisiana A.) MILLER 1856–1950
    9. 9. David Miller 1854– m. Martha (M) Barnett 1857–
      1. 1. Walter MILLER 1879–
    10. 10. Caroline (Jane) MILLER 1849–1880
    11. 11. George (Washington) Miller 1858–1928 m. Rose (Ann) Harrell 1857–1910
      1. 1. N (C) Miller 1889–
      2. 2. Jacob (Wade) MILLER 1887–1969 m. Mary (Alice) Stewart 1891–
        1. 1. Hubert Miller 1911–
        2. 2. Bessie Miller 1915–
        3. 3. Beulah (Sue) Miller 1917–
        4. 4. Arllista (Lee) Miller 1919–
        5. 5. Thomas (H) Miller 1921–
        6. 6. Rosella Miller 1923–
        7. 7. Lucile Miller 1926–
      3. 3. William Miller 1882–
      4. 4. Jacob (Barzella Wade) Miller 1887–1969 m. Martha (Alice) Stewart 1890–1936
        1. 1. William (Columbus) Miller 1928–1928
        2. 2. Lucille Miller 1926–
        3. 3. Rosella Miller 1923–
        4. 4. Thomas (H.) Miller 1921–
        5. 5. Arlie (Lee) Miller 1918–2004 m. Nell Pangle 1922–1997
        6. 6. Beulah (Sue) Miller 1916–1991 m. Gideon (Fred) Rich 1917–1982
        7. 7. Bessie (Mae) Miller 1915–2009 m. Jimmie Givens 1917–1972
        8. 8. Hubert (R.) Miller 1910–1991
    12. 12. JAMES (EDWARD) MILLER 1855–1924 m. Mary (Jane) Burger 1855–1897 m. Sarah Miller 1873– m. SARAH (ANN) THOMAS 1874–1953
      1. 1. Josie (Fronia) Miller 1885–1920 m. Thomas (O'Brian) Daugherty 1885–1955
        1. 1. Anna (Belle) Daugherty 1909–2005
        2. 2. Emily (Ider) Daugherty 1908–1938
        3. 3. Thelma Daugherty 1916–2008
        4. 4. James Daugherty 1919–
        5. 5. Ellen (Melissa) Daugherty 1912–2002
        6. 6. Emily Cornett 1907–1938
        7. 7. Thelma Peeler 1914–2008
      2. 2. Ida (I) Miller 1888–
      3. 3. Ada (Belle) MILLER 1897–1940 m. Joseph (Franklin) Cline 1890–1981
        1. 1. Joseph (William Albert) Cline 1919–1967
        2. 2. Anna (Lucille) Cline 1917–1999 m. Mitchell Davis –1980
      4. 4. Mattie MILLER 1893–1927 m. D. (R.) Triplett 1891–1976
      5. 5. Myrtle MILLER 1891–
      6. 6. CALLIE MILLER 1906– m. Oliver McNabb 1906–
        1. 1. James (R Mc) Nabb 1925–
      7. 7. TILDA MILLER 1904– m. C (L Mc) Nabb 1904– m. Lewis McNabb 1904– m. Leonio McNabb 1884–
      8. 8. TAYLOR (ENOCH) MILLER 1902– m. ANNA (M.) UNKNOWN 1908–
        1. 1. JAMES MILLER 1915–
      9. 9. James (William Joseph) Miller 1882–1957 m. Ruhamy (N) Martin 1884–1915 m. LETITIA ("TISHIE" AVALONA) KELLEY 1885–1941
        1. 1. J. (D.) MILLER 1919–1920
        2. 2. Callie (V.) MILLER 1908–1946 m. Joe (Lester) McAlister 1906–
        3. 3. JESSIE (LORENE) MILLER 1927–1997 m. Lawrence (J) Conner 1926–2017
        4. 4. Clarence (Leonard) Miller 1910–1985 m. Dorothy (Lilly) Ledford 1915–1961
        5. 5. Mary ("Marie") Miller 1921–2011 m. Roy (Newman) Campbell 1915–1993
        6. 6. GEORGE (FRANKLIN (G. F.)) MILLER 1923–2000 m. JUANITA (LOUISE) BEST 1927–1990
        7. 7. WILLIAM (KENNETH) MILLER 1925–1959 m. EDNA (BEA) MURPHY 1930–1995

Hugh WILSON's Timeline

9 Records

1799
1 October 1799
Birth of Hugh Preston WILSON in Greene County, Tennessee, United States of America
Greene County, Tennessee, United States of America
1830
1830
Age 31
Hugh Preston WILSON resided here in McMinn, Tennessee, USA
McMinn, Tennessee, USA
1836
1836
Age 37
Hugh Preston WILSON resided here in McMinn, Tennessee, United States
McMinn, Tennessee, United States
1840
1840
Age 41
Hugh Preston WILSON resided here in Mcminn, Tennessee, USA
Mcminn, Tennessee, USA
1850
1850
Age 51
Hugh Preston WILSON resided here in Subdivision 23, McMinn, Tennessee, USA
Subdivision 23, McMinn, Tennessee, USA
1860
1860
Age 61
Hugh Preston WILSON resided here in District 11, Athens, McMinn, Tennessee, USA
District 11, Athens, McMinn, Tennessee, USA
1870
1870
Age 71
Hugh Preston WILSON resided here in District 11, McMinn, Tennessee, USA
District 11, McMinn, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 81
Hugh Preston WILSON resided here in District 11, McMinn, Tennessee, USA
District 11, McMinn, Tennessee, USA
1890
16 April 1890
Age 91
Death of Hugh Preston WILSON in McMinn County, Tennessee, United States of America
McMinn County, Tennessee, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 October 1799
    Event Place: Greene County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 11, McMinn, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1549; Page: 121B
    [2] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 23960.002; Source type: Pedigree chart; Number of Pages: 2
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: McMinn, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: McMinn, Tennessee; Series: M19; Roll: 178; Page: 173; Family History Library Film: 0024536

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1836
    Event Place: McMinn, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: Tennessee, U.S., Early Tax List Records

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Mcminn, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Mcminn, Tennessee; Roll: 527; Page: 114; Family History Library Film: 0024547

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Subdivision 23, McMinn, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Subdivision 23, McMinn, Tennessee; Roll: 887; Page: 326a

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 11, Athens, McMinn, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 11, McMinn, Tennessee; Page: 298

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 11, McMinn, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 11, McMinn, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1549; Page: 121B

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 11, McMinn, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 11, McMinn, Tennessee; Roll: 1268; Page: 388B; Enumeration District: 067

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 April 1890
    Event Place: McMinn County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Athens, McMinn County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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