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Otis Henry Wilson 1842–1924 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Dec 1842

Birth Location: Michigan, United States

Death Date: 17 Mar 1924

Death Location: Auburn Hills, Oakland County, Michigan, USA

Father: Stephen Wilson

Mother: Sarah Fox

Spouse(s): Frances White

Children(s): William Wilson, Prosper Wilson

The story of Otis Henry Wilson began in 1842 in Michigan, United States. In 1860, Otis Henry Wilson resided in Avon, Oakland, Michigan, United States. In 1880, Otis Henry Wilson resided in Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan, United States. Otis Henry Wilson married Frances H White, and had children including Prosper J Wilson, William O Wilson. Otis Henry Wilson passed away in 1924 in Auburn Hills, Oakland County, Michigan, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Otis Henry Wilson began in 1842 in Michigan, United States.
  • In 1860, Otis Henry Wilson resided in Avon, Oakland, Michigan, United States.
  • In 1880, Otis Henry Wilson resided in Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan, United States.
  • Otis Henry Wilson married Frances H White, and had children including Prosper J Wilson, William O Wilson.
  • Otis Henry Wilson passed away in 1924 in Auburn Hills, Oakland County, Michigan, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Stephen Wilson
1818–1891
Birth Location: Springwells Twp., Wayne Co., Michigan, United States
SW
Sarah Fox
1820–1895
Birth Location: Connecticut
SF

Spouses(s)

Frances White
1849–1928
Birth Location: Steephill, England, United Kingdom
FW

Children(s)

William Wilson
1868–1941
Birth Location: Michigan, USA
WW
Prosper Wilson
1870–
Birth Location: Michigan, United States
PW

Otis Wilson's Ancestors

Self
Otis Wilson
1842–1924
Birth Place: Michigan, United States
Parents
Stephen H. Wilson
1818–1891
Springwells Twp., Wayne Co., Michigan, United States
Sarah Fox
1820–1895
Connecticut
Grandparents
John Wilson
1784–1860
PENNSYLVANIA
Sarah
1785–
PENNSYLVANIA
Joseph Fox
1794–1868
Northamton Co, Pennsylvania, United States
Catherine Smith
1801–1858
Pennsylvania, United States
Great-Grandparents
Richard Wilson
1780–1851
Ruth Wilson
1787–1876
Joseph (Fuchs)
1761–1821
Christiana Reimel
1762–1832
Peter Fox
1755–1811
Mary Thomas
1747–1833
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard Wilson
1750–1804
Johann Reimel
1727–1810
John Fox
1719–1783
Elsie Tate
1720–1770

Otis Wilson's Descendants

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Otis (Henry) Wilson (12 Dec 1842–17 Mar 1924) m. Frances (H.) White (16 October 1849–30 Jan 1928)
  1. 1. William (O) Wilson 1868–1941 m. Libbie (L) Wilson 1871–1915
    1. 1. Glenn (Eugene) Wilson 1894–1972 m. Mary (Edna) Peck 1899–1979
      1. 1. Charles (William Wilson) Sr 1933–2017 m. Beverley (Jane) Evon 1929–1974
      2. 2. Thomas (E Wilson) Sr 1928–2013 m. Arlene (Mae) Evon 1927–2015
        1. 1. Thomas Jr 1947–1987
    2. 2. Clara Wilson 1897–1948
    3. 3. Earl (W) Wilson 1895–1909
    4. 4. Frank (Prosper) Wilson 1890–1976
  2. 2. Prosper (J.) Wilson 1870–

Otis Wilson's Timeline

7 Records

1842
12 Dec 1842
Birth of Otis Henry Wilson in Michigan, United States
Michigan, United States
1860
1860
Age 18
Otis Henry Wilson resided here in Avon, Oakland, Michigan, United States
Avon, Oakland, Michigan, United States
1880
1880
Age 38
Otis Henry Wilson resided here in Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan, United States
Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan, United States
1900
1900
Age 58
Otis Henry Wilson resided here in Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan
Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan
1910
1910
Age 68
Otis Henry Wilson resided here in Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan
Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan
1920
1920
Age 78
Otis Henry Wilson resided here in Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan
Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan
1924
17 Mar 1924
Age 82
Death of Otis Henry Wilson in Michigan, USA
Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Dec 1842
    Event Place: Michigan, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: T625_790; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 196; Image: 494
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: 599; Family History Film: 1254599; Page: 284D; Enumeration District: 263; Image: 0218
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: 735; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0103; FHL microfilm: 1240735
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Avon, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: M653_556; Page: 463; Image: 463; Family History Library Film: 803556
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: T624_668; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0147; FHL microfilm: 1374681
    [7] Web: Michigan, Find A Grave Index, 1805-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Avon, Oakland, Michigan, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Avon, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: M653_556; Page: 463; Image: 463; Family History Library Film: 803556

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: 599; Family History Film: 1254599; Page: 284D; Enumeration District: 263; Image: 0218

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: 735; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0103; FHL microfilm: 1240735

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: T624_668; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0147; FHL microfilm: 1374681

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: T625_790; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 196; Image: 494

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Avon, Michigan
    Record Source: American Civil War Soldiers, Side served: Union; State served: Michigan; Enlistment date: 11 Aug 1862

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Avon, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Mar 1924
    Event Place: Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [2] Web: Michigan, Find A Grave Index, 1805-2012

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Auburn Hills, Oakland County, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [2] Web: Michigan, Find A Grave Index, 1805-2012
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