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Lafayette Wilkinson 1827–1894 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Jul 1827

Birth Location: Angelica, Allegany, New York, United States

Death Date: 22 Jul 1894

Death Location: Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, United States of America

Father: Nehemiah Wilkinson

Mother: Sally Hunter

Spouse(s): Patience Cooper

Children(s): Nettie Wilkinson, Edward Wilkinson, William Wilkinson, Gideon Wilkinson, Harriet Wilkinson, James Wilkinson, Mary Wilkinson, George Wilkinson

The story of Lafayette Wilkinson began in 1827 in Angelica, Allegany, New York, United States. In 1850, Lafayette Wilkinson established residence. In 1860, Lafayette Wilkinson resided in Prairieville, MI. Lafayette Wilkinson married Patience Mariah Cooper, and had children including Edward B Wilkinson, George Marquis Wilkinson, Gideon Z Wilkinson, Harriet Elizabeth Wilkinson, James Henry Wilkinson, Mary Jo Wilkinson, Nettie Wilkinson, William Jay Wilkinson. Lafayette Wilkinson passed away in 1894 in Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Lafayette Wilkinson began in 1827 in Angelica, Allegany, New York, United States.
  • In 1850, Lafayette Wilkinson established residence.
  • In 1860, Lafayette Wilkinson resided in Prairieville, MI.
  • Lafayette Wilkinson married Patience Mariah Cooper, and had children including Edward B Wilkinson, George Marquis Wilkinson, Gideon Z Wilkinson, Harriet Elizabeth Wilkinson, James Henry Wilkinson, Mary Jo Wilkinson, Nettie Wilkinson, William Jay Wilkinson.
  • Lafayette Wilkinson passed away in 1894 in Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Nehemiah Wilkinson
1782–1847
Birth Location: Vermont
NW
Sally Hunter
1787–1870
Birth Location: Vermont, United States
SH

Spouses(s)

Patience Cooper
1837–1890
Birth Location: Dutchess County, New York, United States of America
PC

Children(s)

Nettie Wilkinson
1866–1934
Birth Location: Michigan, United States
NW
Edward Wilkinson
1865–1944
Birth Location: Michigan, United States
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William Wilkinson
1861–1948
Birth Location: Michigan, United States
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Gideon Wilkinson
1859–1928
Birth Location: Ottawa, Michigan, United States
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Harriet Wilkinson
1856–
Birth Location: Michigan, United States
HW
James Wilkinson
1853–1930
Birth Location: Michigan, United States
JW
Mary Wilkinson
1854–
Birth Location: Michigan, United States
MW
George Wilkinson
1852–1920
Birth Location: Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, United States of America
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Lafayette Wilkinson's Ancestors

Self
Lafayette Wilkinson
1827–1894
Birth Place: Angelica, Allegany, New York, United States
Parents
Nehemiah Wilkinson
1782–1847
Vermont
Sally Hunter
1787–1870
Vermont, United States
Grandparents
Timothy Hunter
1770–1845
Ticonderoga, Essex, New York, United States
Eunice Allen
1769–1851
Mansfield City, Tolland, Connecticut, United States
Great-Grandparents
Jonathan Hunter
1737–1824
Ebenezer Allen
1726–1812
Mary Hayward
1741–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Timothy Allen
1690–1755
Rachel Allen
1692–1774
Nathaniel Hayward
1715–
Martha Wood
1722–

Lafayette Wilkinson's Descendants

1.
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Lafayette Wilkinson (25 Jul 1827–22 Jul 1894) m. Patience (Mariah) Cooper (1 Jul 1837–11 March 1890)
  1. 1. Nettie Wilkinson 1866–1934
  2. 2. Edward (B.) Wilkinson 1865–1944
  3. 3. William (Jay) Wilkinson 1861–1948 m. Carrie (D) Olds 1864–
    1. 1. Matie (S) Wilkenson 1891–
    2. 2. Floyd (H) Wilkinson 1888– m. Alice (N) Wilkinson 1888–
      1. 1. Paul (H) Wilkinson 1913–
    3. 3. Mildred (Louise) Wilkenson 1897– m. Dr (Glen R) Wilkinson 1897–1975
  4. 4. Gideon (Z.) Wilkinson 1859–1928 m. Florence (L.) Chamberlain 1860–1939
    1. 1. Clifford (D) Wilkinson 1890–
  5. 5. Harriet (Elizabeth) Wilkinson 1856–
  6. 6. James (Henry) Wilkinson 1853–1930 m. Agnes (Leola) Carpenter 1853–1931
    1. 1. Addie (M) Oliver 1889–1986 m. Bernard (S) Oliver 1887–1955
      1. 1. Lucile (W) Oliver 1912–2003
  7. 7. Mary (Jo) Wilkinson 1854– m. James Fox 1854–
    1. 1. Myrton (James) Fox 1876–1941 m. Chloe (E.) McCartney 1875–1942
      1. 1. William (James) Fox 1911–1957
      2. 2. George Fox 1917–1978
      3. 3. Myrton (Frederick) Fox 1920–1974 m. Mary (Ann) Trethewey 1927–1975
      4. 4. Robert (Bruce) Fox 1912–1947
      5. 5. Hugh (Myrton) Fox 1905–1906
      6. 6. Abbott (Mccartney) Fox 1903–1965 m. Dorothy (B) Fox 1901–
        1. 1. Patricia (Anne) Fox 1931–2003
      7. 7. Harriet (Edith) Fox 1909–1976 m. Avery (Charles) Jennison 1906–1943
      8. 8. Maurice (John) Fox 1914–1994
    2. 2. Alice (E.) Fox 1879–
    3. 3. Lester Fox 1889–
    4. 4. Pearl Fox 1886–
    5. 5. Ned Fox 1885–
    6. 6. Frank Fox 1882–
    7. 7. Vollie (Lester) Fox 1881–1948 m. Elizabeth Spura 1887–
  8. 8. George (Marquis) Wilkinson 1852–1920 m. CALIFURNIA ((FERN)) BISHOP 1855–1906
    1. 1. William (Lafayette) Wilkinson 1883–1960
    2. 2. Alice (J.) Wilkinson 1878– m. Bert (J) Snook 1878–
    3. 3. Cora (B.) Wilkinson 1876–1924
      1. 1. Sadie Phillips 1898–

Lafayette Wilkinson's Timeline

6 Records

1827
25 Jul 1827
Birth of Lafayette Wilkinson in Angelica, Allegany, New York, United States
Angelica, Allegany, New York, United States
1850
1 Jan 1850
Age 23
Lafayette Wilkinson resided here
None
1860
1860
Age 33
Lafayette Wilkinson resided here in Prairieville, MI
Prairieville, MI
1870
1870
Age 43
Lafayette Wilkinson resided here in Hope, Barry, Michigan
Hope, Barry, Michigan
1880
1880
Age 53
Lafayette Wilkinson resided here in Hope, Barry, Michigan, United States
Hope, Barry, Michigan, United States
1894
22 Jul 1894
Age 67
Death of Lafayette Wilkinson in Prairieville, Barry, Michigan, United States
Prairieville, Barry, Michigan, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Jul 1827
    Event Place: Angelica, Allegany, New York, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Hope, Barry, Michigan; Roll: T9_570; Family History Film: 1254570; Page: 201.4000; Enumeration District: 45; Image: 0784.
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Hope, Barry, Michigan; Roll: M593_661; Page: 167; Image: 411.
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Prairieville, Barry, Michigan; Roll: ; Page: ; Image: .
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1850
    Record Source: Web: Barry County, Michigan, Marriage Index, 1839-2012

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Prairieville, MI
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Prairieville, Barry, Michigan; Roll: ; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Hope, Barry, Michigan
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Hope, Barry, Michigan; Roll: M593_661; Page: 167; Image: 411.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Hope, Barry, Michigan, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Hope, Barry, Michigan; Roll: T9_570; Family History Film: 1254570; Page: 201.4000; Enumeration District: 45; Image: 0784.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Jul 1894
    Event Place: Prairieville, Barry, Michigan, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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