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Josephine Fredonia 'Donie' Wilson 1853–1929 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Feb 1853

Birth Location: Columbia County, Arkansas, USA

Death Date: 15 Feb 1929

Death Location: Columbia County, Arkansas, United States of America

Father: Wells Wilson

Mother: Elizabeth Rodgers

Spouse(s): Jesse Dixon

Children(s): Lewis Dixon, William Dixon, David Dixon, Eva Dixon, Wells Dixon, Leah Dixon, Robert Dixon

Josephine Fredonia 'Donie' Wilson was born in 1853 in Columbia County, Arkansas, USA, the child of Wells Washington Wilson And Elizabeth Bettie Rodgers. In 1860, Josephine Fredonia 'Donie' Wilson resided in Boon, Liddersdale, Columbia, Arkansas, USA. In 1870, Josephine Fredonia 'Donie' Wilson resided in Boone, Calhoun, Columbia, Arkansas, USA. Josephine Fredonia 'Donie' Wilson married Jesse Holmon Dixon, and had children including David Harris Dixon, Eva Mae Dixon, Leah Dixon, Lewis Holmon Dixon, Robert Dixon, Wells Wilson Dixon, William Elisha Willie Dixon. Josephine Fredonia 'Donie' Wilson passed away in 1929 in Columbia County, Arkansas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Josephine Fredonia 'Donie' Wilson was born in 1853 in Columbia County, Arkansas, USA, the child of Wells Washington Wilson And Elizabeth Bettie Rodgers.
  • In 1860, Josephine Fredonia 'Donie' Wilson resided in Boon, Liddersdale, Columbia, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1870, Josephine Fredonia 'Donie' Wilson resided in Boone, Calhoun, Columbia, Arkansas, USA.
  • Josephine Fredonia 'Donie' Wilson married Jesse Holmon Dixon, and had children including David Harris Dixon, Eva Mae Dixon, Leah Dixon, Lewis Holmon Dixon, Robert Dixon, Wells Wilson Dixon, William Elisha Willie Dixon.
  • Josephine Fredonia 'Donie' Wilson passed away in 1929 in Columbia County, Arkansas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Wells Wilson
1813–1887
Birth Location: Southampton County, Virginia, USA
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Elizabeth Rodgers
1819–1908
Birth Location: Montgomery County, Alabama, USA
ER

Spouses(s)

Jesse Dixon
1833–1903
Birth Location: Monroe County, Alabama, USA
JD

Children(s)

Lewis Dixon
1882–1964
Birth Location: Richland, Columbia County, Arkansas, USA
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William Dixon
1873–1939
Birth Location: Mount Prospect, Columbia County, Arkansas, USA
WD
David Dixon
1875–1929
Birth Location: Arkansas, USA
DD
Eva Dixon
1876–1923
Birth Location: Columbia County, Arkansas, USA
ED
Wells Dixon
1878–1947
Birth Location: Columbia County, Arkansas, USA
WD
Leah Dixon
1888–
Birth Location: Arkansas, USA
LD
Robert Dixon
1885–
Birth Location: Arkansas, USA
RD

Josephine Wilson's Ancestors

Self
Josephine Wilson
1853–1929
Birth Place: Columbia County, Arkansas, USA
Parents
Wells Washington Wilson
1813–1887
Southampton County, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth ('Bettie') Rodgers
1819–1908
Montgomery County, Alabama, USA
Grandparents
Benjamin Wilson
1773–1839
Southhampton County, Virginia
Martha ('Patsey') Luter
1782–1846
Southampton County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
James Wilson
1747–1830
Martha Gray
–1846
John Luter
1742–1803
Elizabeth Stone
1742–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Luter
1719–1779
Elizabeth UnknSurname
1720–1785

Josephine Wilson's Descendants

1.
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Josephine (Fredonia 'Donie') Wilson (19 Feb 1853–15 Feb 1929) m. Jesse (Holmon) Dixon (2 Jan 1833–13 Sep 1903)
  1. 1. Lewis (Holmon) Dixon 1882–1964 m. Lenna (Gertrude) Herr 1878–1967
    1. 1. Bennie (J) Dixon 1915–2010 m. George (Monroe) Warren 1911–1999 m. William (Jefferson 'Jeff') Wickersham 1908–1988
      1. 1. Jann Wiskersham 1934–2014 m. Wilburn (Oatman) Buttery 1930–1985 m. Jimmie (Eugene) Pullig 1935–2012
  2. 2. William (Elisha 'Willie') Dixon 1873–1939
  3. 3. David (Harris) Dixon 1875–1929 m. Serlemer ('Lemma') Hare 1872–1950
    1. 1. Infant (Daughter) Dixon 1901–1901
  4. 4. Eva (Mae) Dixon 1876–1923 m. Dr. (John Floyd 'Sam') Evans 1869–1938
    1. 1. Catherine (Zell) Evans 1902–1990 m. Irvin (Oliver) Coppett 1903–1969
      1. 1. John (Irvin Coppett) Sr 1936–2016
    2. 2. Ruth (Elizabeth) Evans 1905–1990
    3. 3. Infant Evans –1908
  5. 5. Wells (Wilson) Dixon 1878–1947 m. Ella (J) Sawyer 1886–1961
  6. 6. Leah Dixon 1888–
  7. 7. Robert Dixon 1885–

Josephine Wilson's Timeline

8 Records

1853
19 Feb 1853
Birth of Josephine Fredonia 'Donie' Wilson in Columbia County, Arkansas, USA
Columbia County, Arkansas, USA
1860
1860
Age 7
Josephine Fredonia 'Donie' Wilson resided here in Boon, Liddersdale, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
Boon, Liddersdale, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
1870
1870
Age 17
Josephine Fredonia 'Donie' Wilson resided here in Boone, Calhoun, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
Boone, Calhoun, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
1880
1880
Age 27
Josephine Fredonia 'Donie' Wilson resided here in Boone, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
Boone, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
1900
1900
Age 47
Josephine Fredonia 'Donie' Wilson resided here in Boon, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
Boon, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
1910
1910
Age 57
Josephine Fredonia 'Donie' Wilson resided here in Smackover, Ouachita, Arkansas, USA
Smackover, Ouachita, Arkansas, USA
1920
1920
Age 67
Josephine Fredonia 'Donie' Wilson resided here in Stephens, Ouachita, Arkansas, USA
Stephens, Ouachita, Arkansas, USA
1929
15 Feb 1929
Age 76
Death of Josephine Fredonia 'Donie' Wilson in Stephens, Ouachita, Arkansas, USA
Stephens, Ouachita, Arkansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Feb 1853
    Event Place: Columbia County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Arkansas, County Marriages Index
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Stephens, Ouachita, Arkansas; Roll: T625_75; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 150
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Boone, Columbia, Arkansas; Roll: 41; Page: 153C; Enumeration District: 037
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Boon, Columbia, Arkansas; Roll: 54; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0044
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Smackover, Ouachita, Arkansas; Roll: T624_59; Page: 3b; Enumeration District: 0124; FHL microfilm: 1374072
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Arkansas, Birth Certificates, 1914-1917, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Birth Certificates
    [9] Arkansas, Death Certificates, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Death Certificates; Year: 1929; Roll: 2
    [10] Arkansas, Death Certificates

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Boon, Liddersdale, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Boone, Calhoun, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Boone, Columbia, Arkansas; Roll: M593_50; Page: 339A

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Boone, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Boone, Columbia, Arkansas; Roll: 41; Page: 153C; Enumeration District: 037

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Boon, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Boon, Columbia, Arkansas; Roll: 54; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0044

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Smackover, Ouachita, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Smackover, Ouachita, Arkansas; Roll: T624_59; Page: 3b; Enumeration District: 0124; FHL microfilm: 1374072

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Stephens, Ouachita, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Stephens, Ouachita, Arkansas; Roll: T625_75; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 150

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Columbia, Arkansas
    Record Source: Arkansas, County Marriages Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Feb 1929
    Event Place: Stephens, Ouachita, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Arkansas Death Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Arkansas, Death Certificates, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Death Certificates; Year: 1929; Roll: 2

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Columbia County, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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