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Martha J. Wilson 1846–1924 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1846

Birth Location: Gilmer, VA

Death Date: 7 Aug 1924

Death Location: Marion County, West Virginia, United States of America

Father: James Wilson

Mother: Nancy Collins

Spouse(s): Jasper Wilson

Children(s): Esta Wilson, John Wilson, Otis Wilson, Sardis Wilson, Minor Wilson

The story of Martha J. Wilson began in 1846 in Gilmer, VA. In 1850, Martha J. Wilson resided in District 70, Wirt, Virginia, USA. Martha J. Wilson married Jasper Wilson, and had children including Esta Calvin Wilson, John Lloyd Wilson, Minor Dee Wilson, Otis J Wilson, Sardis Wilson. Martha J. Wilson passed away in 1924 in Marion County, West Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Martha J. Wilson began in 1846 in Gilmer, VA.
  • In 1850, Martha J. Wilson resided in District 70, Wirt, Virginia, USA.
  • Martha J. Wilson married Jasper Wilson, and had children including Esta Calvin Wilson, John Lloyd Wilson, Minor Dee Wilson, Otis J Wilson, Sardis Wilson.
  • Martha J. Wilson passed away in 1924 in Marion County, West Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Wilson
1821–1868
Birth Location: Monongalia County, West Virginia, USA
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Nancy Collins
1830–1892
Birth Location: Harrison County, (West) Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Jasper Wilson
1846–1907
Birth Location: Marion County, West Virginia, USA
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Children(s)

Esta Wilson
1879–1940
Birth Location: Rivesville, Marion, West Virginia, United States
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John Wilson
1871–1901
Birth Location: Marion Co , West Virginia
JW
Otis Wilson
1872–1896
Birth Location: Marion, West Virginia, United States
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Sardis Wilson
1875–1896
Birth Location: West Virginia
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Minor Wilson
1886–1971
Birth Location: Fairmont, Marion, West Virginia, USA
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Martha Wilson's Ancestors

Self
Martha Wilson
1846–1924
Birth Place: Gilmer, VA
Parents
James L Wilson
1821–1868
Monongalia County, West Virginia, USA
Nancy (Jane) Collins
1830–1892
Harrison County, (West) Virginia, USA
Grandparents
William (M) Wilson
1773–1849
Cedar Creek, Shenandoah, Virginia, USA
Rachel (Lynch) Wilson
1785–1864
Fayette City, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
Isaac (Sanson) Collins
1792–1871
Harrison County, West Virginia, USA
Rachel (Unity) Cunningham
1794–1882
Harrison County, West Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Wilson
1745–1834
Ellener Wilson
1758–1830
John Lynch
1755–1819
Nancy Pearce
1766–1851
John Collins
1750–1835
Hannah Cozad
1751–1829
Thomas Cunningham
1748–1826
Phebe Tucker
1761–1845
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Wilson
1730–1815
Mary Tomlinson
1735–1777
William Wilson
1730–1807
Elizabeth Goodrich
1734–1777
Philip Pearce
1748–1821
Mary Lyons
1745–1829
John Sr.
1715–1795
Jane Major
–1765
Jacob Rev.
1724–1812
Elizabeth Sutton
1724–1812
Hugh Cunningham
1708–1782
Nancy O'Neal
1712–1807

Martha Wilson's Descendants

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Martha (J.) Wilson (1846–7 Aug 1924) m. Jasper Wilson (26 Dec 1846–3 Feb 1907)
  1. 1. Esta (Calvin) Wilson 1879–1940 m. Amy (Anna) Thrash 1891–1991
    1. 1. Gertrude (Thrash) Wilson 1908–1993 m. John (Henry) Davis 1905–1960
      1. 1. Infant Davis 1928–1928
      2. 2. Amy (Margaret) Davis 1929–2015 m. Jesse (Ray) Stewart 1928–2003 m. James (Edward) Pearl 1926–2014
        1. 1. Sharon (Kay) Stewart 1950–2017
      3. 3. John (Henry Davis) Jr. 1927–2010 m. Anna (Elizabeth) Noshagya 1931–2021
      4. 4. Patricia (Ann) Davis 1931–2021 m. Raymond (Paul Jones) Sr. 1931–2015
      5. 5. Paul (Wayne Davis) Sr 1945–1993
    2. 2. Ernest (Lloyd Wilson) Sr. 1918–2011 m. Waneta (Maxine) McBee 1923–2012
      1. 1. William (Terry) Wilson 1946–1949
    3. 3. Esta (Calvin Wilson) Jr. 1911–1965 m. Virginia (Maxine) Davis 1915–1971
    4. 4. Margaret (Geraldine) Wilson 1912–1934
    5. 5. Loraine (Virginia) Wilson 1914–2009 m. Fred (Sanford) Straight 1908–1998
    6. 6. Jasper (William) Wilson 1912–1936
  2. 2. John (Lloyd) Wilson 1871–1901 m. Minnie (E) Floyd 1876–
    1. 1. Oral Wilson 1895–
    2. 2. Ola Wilson 1898–
  3. 3. Otis (J) Wilson 1872–1896
  4. 4. Sardis Wilson 1875–1896
  5. 5. Minor (Dee) Wilson 1886–1971 m. Zola (Beatrice) Morris 1902–1998
    1. 1. Raymond (Morris) Wilson 1920–2006
    2. 2. Ellen (L) Wilson 1921–1998 m. Ivan (Price) Wittig 1907–1965

Martha Wilson's Timeline

8 Records

1846
1846
Birth of Martha J. Wilson in Gilmer, VA
Gilmer, VA
1848
9 Nov 1848
Age 2
Birth of Martha J. Wilson in Gilmer, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
Gilmer, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
1850
1850
Age 4
Martha J. Wilson resided here in District 70, Wirt, Virginia, USA
District 70, Wirt, Virginia, USA
1871
1871
Age 25
Martha J. Wilson resided here
None
1880
1880
Age 34
Martha J. Wilson resided here in Pawpaw, Marion, West Virginia, United States
Pawpaw, Marion, West Virginia, United States
1900
1900
Age 54
Martha J. Wilson resided here in Rivesville town, Marion, West Virginia
Rivesville town, Marion, West Virginia
1920
1920
Age 74
Martha J. Wilson resided here in Paw Paw, Marion, West Virginia, USA
Paw Paw, Marion, West Virginia, USA
1924
7 Aug 1924
Age 78
Death of Martha J. Wilson in Marion County, West Virginia, USA
Marion County, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Nov 1848
    Event Place: Gilmer, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Paw Paw, Marion, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1962; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 40; Image: 568
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Pawpaw, Marion, West Virginia; Roll: 1407; Family History Film: 1255407; Page: 508A; Enumeration District: 092; Image: .
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Paw Paw, Marion, West Virginia; Roll: T623_1764; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 61; FHL microfilm: 1241764.
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 70, Wirt, Virginia; Roll: M432_981; Page: 75A; Image: 153

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1846
    Event Place: Gilmer, VA
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1846; Birth city: Gilmer; Birth state: VA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 70, Wirt, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 70, Wirt, Virginia; Roll: M432_981; Page: 75A; Image: 153

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Record Source: West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Pawpaw, Marion, West Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Pawpaw, Marion, West Virginia; Roll: 1407; Family History Film: 1255407; Page: 508A; Enumeration District: 092; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Rivesville town, Marion, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Paw Paw, Marion, West Virginia; Roll: T623_1764; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 61; FHL microfilm: 1241764.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Paw Paw, Marion, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Paw Paw, Marion, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1962; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 40; Image: 568

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 Aug 1924
    Event Place: Marion County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [2] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [3] West Virginia, Deaths Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Marion County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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