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Paul James Wilson 1844–1925 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Mar 1844

Birth Location: Colleton, South Carolina

Death Date: 20 Feb 1925

Death Location: Colleton, South Carolina, United States

Father: James Wilson

Mother: Rebecca Warren

Spouse(s): Elminy Strickland

Children(s): Florence Wilson, Minnie Wilson, Mary Wilson, Sarah Wilson, John Wilson, Agnes Wilson, Belle Wilson, Wilhelmena Wilson, Dora Wilson

In 1844, Paul James Wilson entered the world in Colleton, South Carolina, born to James Richard Wilson And Rebecca Jane Warren. In 1850, Paul James Wilson resided in St Bartholomews Parish, Colleton, South Carolina, . In 1860, Paul James Wilson resided in St Bartholomews Parish, Colleton, South Carolina. Paul James Wilson married Elminy Jane Strickland, and had children including Agnes Jane Wilson, Belle Uistula Wilson, Dora Ruth Wilson, Florence Sheldonia Florrie Wilson, John Howell Wilson, Mary Essie Wilson, Minnie E Wilson, Sarah Wilson, Wilhelmena May Wilson. Paul James Wilson passed away in 1925 in Colleton, South Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1844, Paul James Wilson entered the world in Colleton, South Carolina, born to James Richard Wilson And Rebecca Jane Warren.
  • In 1850, Paul James Wilson resided in St Bartholomews Parish, Colleton, South Carolina, .
  • In 1860, Paul James Wilson resided in St Bartholomews Parish, Colleton, South Carolina.
  • Paul James Wilson married Elminy Jane Strickland, and had children including Agnes Jane Wilson, Belle Uistula Wilson, Dora Ruth Wilson, Florence Sheldonia Florrie Wilson, John Howell Wilson, Mary Essie Wilson, Minnie E Wilson, Sarah Wilson, Wilhelmena May Wilson.
  • Paul James Wilson passed away in 1925 in Colleton, South Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Wilson
1812–1859
Birth Location: Colleton, South Carolina, United States
JW
Rebecca Warren
1812–1880
Birth Location: Colleton, South Carolina, United States
RW

Spouses(s)

Elminy Strickland
1847–1919
Birth Location: Colleton, South Carolina
ES

Children(s)

Florence Wilson
1877–1950
Birth Location: Colleton, South Carolina, United States
FW
Minnie Wilson
1873–1917
Birth Location: South Carolina
MW
Mary Wilson
1875–1935
Birth Location: South Carolina
MW
Sarah Wilson
1879–
Birth Location: South Carolina
SW
John Wilson
1890–1959
Birth Location: South Carolina
JW
Agnes Wilson
1886–1965
Birth Location: Colleton, South Carolina
AW
Belle Wilson
1891–1956
Birth Location: Colleton
BW
Wilhelmena Wilson
1884–1932
Birth Location: Smoaks SC
WW
Dora Wilson
1879–
Birth Location: Colleton, South Carolina, United States
DW

Paul Wilson's Ancestors

Self
Paul Wilson
1844–1925
Birth Place: Colleton, South Carolina
Parents
James Richard Wilson
1812–1859
Colleton, South Carolina, United States
Rebecca (Jane) Warren
1812–1880
Colleton, South Carolina, United States
Grandparents
James Wilson
1790–
James Warren
1785–1848
Walterboro, Colleton, South Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
James Wilson
1745–
Daniel Warren
1765–1820
Martha
1765–1840
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Paul Wilson's Descendants

1.
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Paul (James) Wilson (16 Mar 1844–20 Feb 1925) m. Elminy (Jane) Strickland (26 Sep 1847–7 Oct 1919)
  1. 1. Florence (Sheldonia Florrie) Wilson 1877–1950 m. Joseph (Stephen) Robertson 1867–1930
    1. 1. Bessie (Lee) Robertson 1896–1947 m. Clennie (Alford) Garvin 1910–1967 m. Melvin (Capers) Crosby 1891–1978
      1. 1. HAZEL (RED) CROSBY 1926–1951
      2. 2. Melvin Crosby 1935–2011
      3. 3. Herman (Henry Sr) Crosby 1918–2001 m. Hazel Warren 1915–1939 m. Edna (Elizabeth) Warren 1927–2014
        1. 1. Nancy (Elizabeth) Crosby 1951–2024
        2. 2. Wanda Crosby 1946–2017
      4. 4. Norman (L.) Crosby 1912–1981 m. Annette Hiott 1912–1998 m. Vernell Robertson 1912–1939
      5. 5. Nora Crosby 1914–1938
      6. 6. Gladys Crosby 1916–
      7. 7. Jervey Crosby 1921–1985 m. Jessie (Mae) BENNETT 1926–2011 m. Betty Roberts 1934–2017
      8. 8. Florine Crosby 1928–1987
      9. 9. Heber Crosby 1930–1987
    2. 2. Heber Robertson 1898–1930
    3. 3. Baid Roberson 1900–
    4. 4. Callie (M) Roberson 1906–1994
    5. 5. Ether Roberson 1907–1982 m. Lewis (Houston) Beach 1901–1966
      1. 1. Robert (Louis "Robbie") Beach 1940–1997
      2. 2. Florence Beach 1924–1978 m. Charles (Fenton) Cummings 1922–1984
      3. 3. Raymond (Lewis) Beach 1926–1988
      4. 4. Carl (Sydney) Beach 1928–1989
      5. 5. Rendell (K.) Beach 1934–1991
      6. 6. Elmer (Ervin) Beach 1932–2008
      7. 7. Clyde Beach 1930–1999
    6. 6. Stephen (Roberson) Jr. 1909–1935
    7. 7. Hazel Roberson 1911–
    8. 8. Witsel Roberson 1912–1962
    9. 9. Vara Roberson 1916–
  2. 2. Minnie (E) Wilson 1873–1917
  3. 3. Mary (Essie) Wilson 1875–1935 m. Lewis (Madison) Roberson 1867–1932
    1. 1. Bartow (G.) Robertson 1891–1963
    2. 2. Barney (E.) Robertson 1894–1936
    3. 3. Tolbert (E. "Tolley") Robertson 1900–1952
  4. 4. Sarah Wilson 1879–
  5. 5. John (Howell) Wilson 1890–1959
  6. 6. Agnes (Jane) Wilson 1886–1965
  7. 7. Belle (Uistula) Wilson 1891–1956
  8. 8. Wilhelmena (May) Wilson 1884–1932
  9. 9. Dora (Ruth) Wilson 1879–

Paul Wilson's Timeline

9 Records

1844
16 Mar 1844
Birth of Paul James Wilson in Colleton, South Carolina
Colleton, South Carolina
1850
1850
Age 6
Paul James Wilson resided here in St Bartholomews Parish, Colleton, South Carolina, USA
St Bartholomews Parish, Colleton, South Carolina, USA
1860
1860
Age 16
Paul James Wilson resided here in St Bartholomews Parish, Colleton, South Carolina
St Bartholomews Parish, Colleton, South Carolina
1870
1870
Age 26
Paul James Wilson resided here in Warren, Colleton, South Carolina, United States
Warren, Colleton, South Carolina, United States
1880
1880
Age 36
Paul James Wilson resided here in Highland, Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Highland, Greenville, South Carolina, United States
1880
1880
Age 36
Paul James Wilson resided here in Warren, Colleton, South Carolina, United States
Warren, Colleton, South Carolina, United States
1910
1910
Age 66
Paul James Wilson resided here in Warren, Colleton, South Carolina
Warren, Colleton, South Carolina
1920
1920
Age 76
Paul James Wilson resided here in Warren, Colleton, South Carolina
Warren, Colleton, South Carolina
1925
20 Feb 1925
Age 81
Death of Paul James Wilson in Colleton, South Carolina, United States
Colleton, South Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Mar 1844
    Event Place: Colleton, South Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Warren, Colleton, South Carolina; Roll: T625_1692; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 142; Image: .
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Warren, Colleton, South Carolina; Roll: 1226; Family History Film: 1255226; Page: 580B; Enumeration District: 115; Image: .
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Highland, Greenville, South Carolina; Roll: 1231; Family History Film: 1255231; Page: 299D; Enumeration District: 092; Image: .
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Warren, Colleton, South Carolina; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: St Bartholomews Parish, Colleton, South Carolina; Roll: M653_1218; Page: 304; Family History Library Film: 805218
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Warren, Colleton, South Carolina; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [7] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: St Bartholomews Parish, Colleton, South Carolina; Roll: M432_851; Page: 203B; Image: 409
    [8] South Carolina Death Records
    [9] Web: South Carolina, Find A Grave Index, 1729-2011

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: St Bartholomews Parish, Colleton, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: St Bartholomews Parish, Colleton, South Carolina; Roll: M432_851; Page: 203B; Image: 409

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: St Bartholomews Parish, Colleton, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: St Bartholomews Parish, Colleton, South Carolina; Roll: M653_1218; Page: 304; Family History Library Film: 805218

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Warren, Colleton, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Warren, Colleton, South Carolina; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Highland, Greenville, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Highland, Greenville, South Carolina; Roll: 1231; Family History Film: 1255231; Page: 299D; Enumeration District: 092; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Warren, Colleton, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Warren, Colleton, South Carolina; Roll: 1226; Family History Film: 1255226; Page: 580B; Enumeration District: 115; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Warren, Colleton, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Warren, Colleton, South Carolina; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Warren, Colleton, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Warren, Colleton, South Carolina; Roll: T625_1692; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 142; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Feb 1925
    Event Place: Colleton, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] South Carolina Death Records
    [2] Web: South Carolina, Find A Grave Index, 1729-2011
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