YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Leonard Wiley Wilson 1859–1933 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 Jan 1859

Birth Location: Lichfield, Staffordshire, United Kingdom

Death Date: 29 April 1933

Death Location: North Sydney, Cape Breton County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Father: John Wilson

Mother: Elizabeth ADAMSON

Spouse(s): Lillian Wilson, Margaret Bridge

Children(s): Lawrence Wilson, bessia Wilson, Leonard Wilson, John Wilson

In 1859, Leonard Wiley Wilson entered the world in Lichfield, Staffordshire, United Kingdom, born to John Wilson And Elizabeth Bessie Adamson. Leonard Wiley Wilson married Lillian Wilson, Margaret Maggie Bridge, and had children including Bessia M Wilson, John Wilson, Lawrence Wilson, Leonard Branch Wilson. Leonard Wiley Wilson passed away in 1933 in North Sydney, Cape Breton County, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Find more search results for Leonard Wilson
LW

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

  • In 1859, Leonard Wiley Wilson entered the world in Lichfield, Staffordshire, United Kingdom, born to John Wilson And Elizabeth Bessie Adamson.
  • Leonard Wiley Wilson married Lillian Wilson, Margaret Maggie Bridge, and had children including Bessia M Wilson, John Wilson, Lawrence Wilson, Leonard Branch Wilson.
  • Leonard Wiley Wilson passed away in 1933 in North Sydney, Cape Breton County, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Leonard Wilson's Ancestors

Self
Leonard Wilson
1859–1933
Birth Place: Lichfield, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Parents
John Wilson
1827–1920
Rugeley, Staffordshire, England
Elizabeth ((Bessie)) ADAMSON
1830–1878
Shareshill, Staffordshire, England
Grandparents
Swainston ADAMSON
1791–1851
Gainford, Durham, England
Elizabeth Marshall
1796–1864
Longdon, Staffordshire, England
Great-Grandparents
William Adamson
1767–1832
Mabel ROBSON
1763–1826
Thomas Marshall
1769–1802
Ann Wilkes
1758–1802
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Adamson
1744–1823
Elizabeth Barker
1744–
John Robson
1718–1799
Ann Swainston
1724–1794
John WILKES
1736–1811
Sarah Allen
1738–1801

Leonard Wilson's Descendants

1.
LW
Leonard (Wiley) Wilson (6 Jan 1859–29 April 1933) m. Lillian Wilson (abt 1867–27 April 1933) m. Margaret ("Maggie") Bridge (1857–About 1884)
  1. 1. Lawrence Wilson 1899–1979
  2. 2. bessia (M) Wilson 1889–1958 m. Henry (Robert) Huxtable 1874–1943
    1. 1. Leonard (Garth) Huxtable 1911–1989 m. Ada (Louise (Landman)) Huxtable 1921–2013
    2. 2. Robert (Wilson) Huxtable 1910–1976 m. Laila ((Niemi)) Huxtable 1915–2003
      1. 1. John (David) Huxtable 1935–1999
      2. 2. Joan (Ruth) Huxtable 1937–2005 m. Donald (Myron) Griswold 1934–2002 m. David (Michael) Silverman 1932–1985 m. Richard (S) Ballou 1934–1984
  3. 3. Leonard (Branch) Wilson 1880–1951 m. Alice Wilson 1886–1965
    1. 1. Evelyn (Doris) Wilson 1912–2002 m. William Fleming 1911–1971
    2. 2. Lloyd (Irwin) Wilson 1925–2017 m. Thelma Pritchard 1927–2012
  4. 4. John Wilson 1896–

Leonard Wilson's Timeline

9 Records

1859
6 Jan 1859
Birth of Leonard Wiley Wilson in Rugeley, Staffordshire, England
Rugeley, Staffordshire, England
1859
6 Jan 1859
Birth of Leonard Wiley Wilson in Lichfield, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Lichfield, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
1880
2 Apr 1880
Age 21
Leonard Wiley Wilson was married in Sydney Mines, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sydney Mines, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada
1881
1881
Age 22
Leonard Wiley Wilson resided here in North Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada
North Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada
1888
11 Feb 1888
Age 29
Leonard Wiley Wilson was married in Baddeck, Victoria, Nova Scotia, Canada
Baddeck, Victoria, Nova Scotia, Canada
1921
1 Jun 1921
Age 62
Leonard Wiley Wilson resided here in Town of North Sydney, Cape Breton North and Victoria, Nova Scotia, Canada
Town of North Sydney, Cape Breton North and Victoria, Nova Scotia, Canada
1930
1930
Age 71
Leonard Wiley Wilson resided here in Queens, Queens, New York, USA
Queens, Queens, New York, USA
1933
29 Apr 1933
Age 74
Death of Leonard Wiley Wilson in Vanceboro, Washington, Maine, USA
Vanceboro, Washington, Maine, USA
1933
29 April 1933
Age 74
Death of Leonard Wiley Wilson in Vanceboro, Washington County, Maine, United States of America
Vanceboro, Washington County, Maine, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Jan 1859
    Event Place: Rugeley, Staffordshire, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Jan 1859
    Event Place: Lichfield, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
    Record Source:
    [1] 1881 Census of Canada, Year: 1881; Census Place: North Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia; Roll: C_13166; Page: 53; Family No: 246
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Queens, Queens, New York; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 0657; FHL microfilm: 2341320
    [3] New York, Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), Year: 1891; Arrival: New York, New York, USA; Microfilm Serial: M237, 1820-1897; Line: 1; List Number: 1596
    [4] 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 40; Census Place: 40, Cape Breton North and Victoria, Nova Scotia; Page Number: 13
    [5] Canada, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 2 Apr 1880
    Event Place: Sydney Mines, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 11 Feb 1888
    Event Place: Baddeck, Victoria, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1870
    Record Source: 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 40; Census Place: 40, Cape Breton North and Victoria, Nova Scotia; Page Number: 13

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: North Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: 1881 Census of Canada, Year: 1881; Census Place: North Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia; Roll: C_13166; Page: 53; Family No: 246

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 15 Oct 1891
    Event Place: New York, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), Year: 1891; Arrival: New York, New York, USA; Microfilm Serial: M237, 1820-1897; Line: 1; List Number: 1596

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1921
    Event Place: Town of North Sydney, Cape Breton North and Victoria, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 40; Census Place: 40, Cape Breton North and Victoria, Nova Scotia; Page Number: 13

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1924
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Queens, Queens, New York; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 0657; FHL microfilm: 2341320

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Queens, Queens, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Queens, Queens, New York; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 0657; FHL microfilm: 2341320

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Liverpool, England and Queenstown, Ireland
    Record Source: New York, Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), Year: 1891; Arrival: New York, New York, USA; Microfilm Serial: M237, 1820-1897; Line: 1; List Number: 1596

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Apr 1933
    Event Place: Vanceboro, Washington, Maine, USA

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 April 1933
    Event Place: Vanceboro, Washington County, Maine, United States of America
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: North Sydney, Cape Breton County, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave Index

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