YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Joe Wilson 1853–1930 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 December 1853

Birth Location: Trace Branch, Harlan, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 2 May 1930

Death Location: Straight Creek, Bell County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Simeon Sr

Mother: Nancy Wilson

Spouse(s): Nancy Wilson, Margaret Ward, Sarah Wilson

Children(s): Connie Wilson, William Wilson, Ora McCreavy, Howard Wilson, Martha Wilson, Jewel Wilson, Isary Wilson, Sudie Ward, Simmion Wilson, Harmon Wilson, John Wilson, Isaiah Wilson

The story of Joe Wilson began in 1853 in Trace Branch, Harlan, Kentucky, USA. In 1880, Joe Wilson resided in District 1 and 4, Leslie, Kentucky, USA. In 1910, Joe Wilson resided in Burns Spring, Bell, Kentucky, USA. Joe Wilson married Margaret Ward, Nancy Wilson, Sarah Wilson, and had children including Connie Cammie Wilson, Harmon Wilson, Howard Wilson, Isaiah H Wilson, Isary Wilson, Jewel Wilson, John D Wilson, Martha Wilson, Ora Wilson Mccreavy, Simmion Wilson, Sudie Wilson Ward, William A Wilson. Joe Wilson passed away in 1930 in Straight Creek, Bell County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Find more search results for Joe Wilson
JW

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Joe Wilson began in 1853 in Trace Branch, Harlan, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1880, Joe Wilson resided in District 1 and 4, Leslie, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1910, Joe Wilson resided in Burns Spring, Bell, Kentucky, USA.
  • Joe Wilson married Margaret Ward, Nancy Wilson, Sarah Wilson, and had children including Connie Cammie Wilson, Harmon Wilson, Howard Wilson, Isaiah H Wilson, Isary Wilson, Jewel Wilson, John D Wilson, Martha Wilson, Ora Wilson Mccreavy, Simmion Wilson, Sudie Wilson Ward, William A Wilson.
  • Joe Wilson passed away in 1930 in Straight Creek, Bell County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Joe Wilson's Ancestors

Self
Joe Wilson
1853–1930
Birth Place: Trace Branch, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Simeon Irvin 'Sim' Wilson Sr
1800–1865
Stokes, Wayne County, North Carolina, USA
Nancy Wilson
1798–1876
Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Joe Wilson's Descendants

1.
JW
Joe Wilson (17 December 1853–2 May 1930) m. Nancy Wilson (22 May 1854–?unknown) m. Margaret Ward (Mar 1865–?unknown) m. Sarah Wilson (12 November 1882–5 December 1969)
  1. 1. Connie ("Cammie") Wilson 1888–1980
  2. 2. William (A) Wilson 1923–
  3. 3. Ora (Wilson) McCreavy 1919–2004
  4. 4. Howard Wilson 1915–
  5. 5. Martha Wilson 1913–
  6. 6. Jewel Wilson 1911–
  7. 7. Isary Wilson 1880–
  8. 8. Sudie (Wilson) Ward 1877–1944
  9. 9. Simmion Wilson 1873–
  10. 10. Harmon Wilson 1887–
  11. 11. John (D) Wilson 1882–1918
  12. 12. Isaiah (H) Wilson 1880–

Joe Wilson's Timeline

5 Records

1853
17 December 1853
Birth of Joe Wilson in Trace Branch, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
Trace Branch, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 27
Joe Wilson resided here in District 1 and 4, Leslie, Kentucky, USA
District 1 and 4, Leslie, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 57
Joe Wilson resided here in Burns Spring, Bell, Kentucky, USA
Burns Spring, Bell, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 67
Joe Wilson resided here in Lily, Laurel, Kentucky, USA
Lily, Laurel, Kentucky, USA
1930
2 May 1930
Age 77
Death of Joe Wilson in Bell, Kentucky, USA
Bell, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 December 1853
    Event Place: Trace Branch, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Birth Records, 1847-1911, Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky; Kentucky Birth, Marriage and Death Records - Microfilm (1852-1910)
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department For Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky; Vital Statistics Original Death Certificates-Microfilm, 1911-1965
    [3] Kentucky, U.S., Death Index, 1911-2000
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lily, Laurel, Kentucky; Roll: T625_585; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 143
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 1 and 4, Leslie, Kentucky; Roll: 428; Page: 531c; Enumeration District: 062
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Burns Spring, Bell, Kentucky; Roll: T624_464; Page: 21b; Enumeration District: 0019; FHL microfilm: 1374477
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 1 and 4, Leslie, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 1 and 4, Leslie, Kentucky; Roll: 428; Page: 531c; Enumeration District: 062

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Burns Spring, Bell, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Burns Spring, Bell, Kentucky; Roll: T624_464; Page: 21b; Enumeration District: 0019; FHL microfilm: 1374477

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Lily, Laurel, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lily, Laurel, Kentucky; Roll: T625_585; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 143

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 May 1930
    Event Place: Bell, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department For Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky; Vital Statistics Original Death Certificates-Microfilm, 1911-1965
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Index, 1911-2000
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Straight Creek, Bell County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE