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Rachel Lynch Wilson 1785–1864 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1785

Birth Location: Fayette City, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States

Death Date: 1864

Death Location: Fairview, Marion, West Virginia, USA

Father: John Lynch

Mother: Nancy Pearce

Spouse(s): William Wilson

Children(s): Benjamin Wilson, Eli Wilson, Sarah Wilson, Mary Wilson, Pierce Wilson, John Wilson, Humphrey Wilson, Alexander Wilson, William Wilson, Edward Wilson, Rachel Wilson, James Wilson

The story of Rachel Lynch Wilson began in 1785 in Fayette City, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States. In 1860, Rachel Lynch Wilson resided in District 5, Marion, Virginia, USA. Rachel Lynch Wilson married William M Wilson, and had children including Alexander Wilson, Benjamin Laust Wilson, Edward Wilson, Eli Wilson, Humphrey Becket Wilson, James L Wilson, John Beckett Wilson, Mary Wilson, Pierce Wilson, Rachel A Wilson, Sarah E Wilson, William Lewis Wilson. Rachel Lynch Wilson passed away in 1864 in Fairview, Marion, West Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Rachel Lynch Wilson began in 1785 in Fayette City, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • In 1860, Rachel Lynch Wilson resided in District 5, Marion, Virginia, USA.
  • Rachel Lynch Wilson married William M Wilson, and had children including Alexander Wilson, Benjamin Laust Wilson, Edward Wilson, Eli Wilson, Humphrey Becket Wilson, James L Wilson, John Beckett Wilson, Mary Wilson, Pierce Wilson, Rachel A Wilson, Sarah E Wilson, William Lewis Wilson.
  • Rachel Lynch Wilson passed away in 1864 in Fairview, Marion, West Virginia, USA.

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Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Rachel Wilson's Ancestors

Self
Rachel Wilson
1785–1864
Birth Place: Fayette City, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
John W Lynch
1755–1819
Monmouth County, New Jersey, USA
Nancy Pearce
1766–1851
Monmouth County, New Jersey, USA
Grandparents
Philip Pearce
1748–1821
Hampshire, West Virginia, USA
Mary Lyons
1745–1829
Pennsylvania, Somerset, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
John (Pearse)
1726–1785
Martha Elton
1727–1777
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Moses Pearse
1700–1760
Elizabeth Thomas
1703–

Rachel Wilson's Descendants

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Rachel (Lynch) Wilson (1785–1864) m. William (M) Wilson (23 Jan 1773–22 Jul 1849)
  1. 1. Benjamin (Laust) Wilson 1817–1880
  2. 2. Eli Wilson 1824–1911
  3. 3. Sarah (E) Wilson 1833–1868
  4. 4. Mary Wilson 1810–1883
  5. 5. Pierce Wilson 1829–
  6. 6. John (Beckett) Wilson 1804–1870
  7. 7. Humphrey (Becket) Wilson 1806–1894
  8. 8. Alexander Wilson 1813–1873
  9. 9. William (Lewis) Wilson 1818–1895
  10. 10. Edward Wilson 1825–1909
  11. 11. Rachel (A) Wilson 1814–1900 m. Peter (J) Haught 1815–1886
  12. 12. James (L) Wilson 1821–1868 m. Nancy (Jane) Collins 1830–1892
    1. 1. Nancy (Jane "Etta") Wilson 1867–1938
    2. 2. Sarah (Elizabeth) Wilson 1862–1950
    3. 3. Rhoda (Sisson) Wilson 1865–1956
    4. 4. James (E.) Wilson 1869–
    5. 5. Charles (Newton) Wilson 1857–1950
    6. 6. Phoebe (Eliza) Wilson 1849–1936
    7. 7. Zilla (Enley Narcissus) Wilson 1864–1944
    8. 8. Arthela (A) Wilson 1853–1914
    9. 9. Joseph (A) Wilson 1853–1914
    10. 10. Martha (J.) Wilson 1846–1924 m. Jasper Wilson 1846–1907
      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
        2. 2. Ernest (Lloyd Wilson) Sr. 1918–2011 m. Waneta (Maxine) McBee 1923–2012
        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

Rachel Wilson's Timeline

5 Records

1785
1785
Birth of Rachel Lynch Wilson in Fayette City, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
Fayette City, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
1786
22 July 1786
Age 1
Birth of Rachel Lynch Wilson in Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
1860
1860
Age 75
Rachel Lynch Wilson resided here in District 5, Marion, Virginia, USA
District 5, Marion, Virginia, USA
1864
08 Aug 1864
Age 79
Death of Rachel Lynch Wilson in Marion, West Virginia, United States
Marion, West Virginia, United States
1864
1864
Age 79
Burial of Rachel Lynch Wilson in Fairview, Marion, West Virginia, USA
Fairview, Marion, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 July 1786
    Event Place: Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 5, Marion, Virginia; Roll: M653_1361; Page: 640; Image: 200; Family History Library Film: 805361
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [4] West Virginia, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1785
    Event Place: Fayette City, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 5, Marion, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 5, Marion, Virginia; Roll: M653_1361; Page: 640; Image: 200; Family History Library Film: 805361

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 08 Aug 1864
    Event Place: Marion, West Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [3] West Virginia, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1864
    Event Place: Fairview, Marion, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] West Virginia, Find a Grave Index

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