YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Samuel Wilkinson 1720–1781 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1720

Birth Location: Ballinacree, Antrim, Ireland

Death Date: 14 March 1781

Death Location: Caswell, North Carolina, United States

Father: Francis Wilkinson

Mother:

Spouse(s): Dorcas Elleman

Children(s): Thomas Wilkerson, Francis Wilkinson

Samuel Wilkinson was born in 1720 in Ballinacree, Antrim, Ireland, the child of Francis Wilkinson And Unknown Wife. In 1777, Samuel Wilkinson resided in Caswell County, NC. Samuel Wilkinson married Dorcas Elleman, and had children including Francis Wilkinson, Thomas Wilkerson. Samuel Wilkinson passed away in 1781 in Caswell, North Carolina, United States.

Find more search results for Samuel Wilkinson
SW

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

  • Samuel Wilkinson was born in 1720 in Ballinacree, Antrim, Ireland, the child of Francis Wilkinson And Unknown Wife.
  • In 1777, Samuel Wilkinson resided in Caswell County, NC.
  • Samuel Wilkinson married Dorcas Elleman, and had children including Francis Wilkinson, Thomas Wilkerson.
  • Samuel Wilkinson passed away in 1781 in Caswell, North Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Francis Wilkinson
1675–1737
Birth Location: Antrim, Northern Ireland
FW

Spouses(s)

Dorcas Elleman
1728–1759
Birth Location: Goshen, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
DE

Children(s)

Thomas Wilkerson
1762–1849
Birth Location: Caswell, North Carolina, United States
TW
Francis Wilkinson
1747–1798
Birth Location: Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
FW

Samuel Wilkinson's Ancestors

Self
Samuel Wilkinson
1720–1781
Birth Place: Ballinacree, Antrim, Ireland
Parents
Francis Wilkinson
1675–1737
Antrim, Northern Ireland
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Samuel Wilkinson's Descendants

1.
SW
Samuel Wilkinson (abt 1720–14 March 1781) m. Dorcas Elleman (12 May 1728–after 1759)
  1. 1. Thomas Wilkerson 1762–1849 m. Elizabeth Potter 1793–1868 m. Elizabeth Wilson 1763–1809
    1. 1. Zackariah Wilkerson 1815–1887 m. Nancy (Ann Rosella) Ragsdale 1841–1913 m. Katherine Harper 1815–1850
      1. 1. Frank Wilkinson 1864–1932 m. Emily (Elizabeth) Kelting 1864–1935
        1. 1. Constance ("Connie" Ethyl) Wilkison 1901–1988 m. Noble (Constant) Abbey 1897–1971
        2. 2. Lon Wilkinson 1894–1977 m. Martha 1887–
        3. 3. Laura Wilkinson 1884–1958 m. John (Allen Le) Baron 1877–1960
        4. 4. Grace Wilkinson 1892–1978 m. Christain (Robert) Woerner 1892–1976
        5. 5. Ernie Wilkinson 1889–1963 m. Alice (A) Hart 1892– m. Librada P 1894–1998
        6. 6. Frances Wilkinson 1886–1954 m. Clarence (Edward) Taylor 1890–1977
        7. 7. Lloyd Wilkinson 1898–1990 m. Merrick 1903–1986 m. Dorothy (Mae) McGinnis 1910–2007
      2. 2. Nancy (Rosella) Wilkison 1876–1954 m. Robert (Lester) Starkey 1856–1908 m. Thomas (Young) Ragsdale 1876–1963
        1. 1. Cecil (Ivan) Starkey 1901–1988 m. Ruby (Hazel) Lemaster 1906–1988
        2. 2. Gladys Starkey 1892–
        3. 3. Charles (Young) Ragsdale 1914–1975
        4. 4. Hope (Zimmerman) Ragsdale 1911–
        5. 5. Dorthy Ragsdale 1921–
        6. 6. Thomas (P) Ragsdale 1914–
      3. 3. Jackson Wilkinson 1874–
      4. 4. Zackary (Earl) Wilkinson 1866–1908 m. Minerva (Catherine) Kelting 1868–1956
        1. 1. Rosella (May) Wilkinson 1893–1944 m. Richard (W) Banks 1881–1948 m. Frederick (D) Shearer 1870–1944
        2. 2. Herman (Zach) Wilkinson 1906–1963
        3. 3. Myrtle (Viola) Wilkinson 1904–1986
        4. 4. Alice (Pearl) Wilkinson 1902–1997 m. Alfred (Peterson) Salling 1899–1964
        5. 5. Earl (Benjamin) Wilkinson 1889–1972 m. Elva (Grace Le) Baron 1904–1990
        6. 6. Minnie (Catherine) Wilkinson 1896–1975
        7. 7. William (Henry) Wilkinson 1887–1963
        8. 8. Edmond (L) Wilkinson 1891–1972
        9. 9. Margaret (Emily) Wilkinson 1899–1987 m. John (Henry) Blackwood 1894–1983
      5. 5. Sarah (Ellen) Wilkinson 1862–1930 m. Henry (Theodore) Cook 1853–1941
      6. 6. Anna Wilkinson 1868–1900
      7. 7. Adeline Wilkinson 1872–1896
    2. 2. Rachel Wilkinson 1795–1869 m. James (W) Potter 1793–1875
      1. 1. Thomas (W) Potter 1816–1886
  2. 2. Francis Wilkinson 1747–1798 m. Rachael Brannock 1750–1830

Samuel Wilkinson's Timeline

4 Records

1720
abt 1720
Birth of Samuel Wilkinson in Ballinacree, Antrim, Ireland
Ballinacree, Antrim, Ireland
1777
1777
Age 57
Samuel Wilkinson resided here in Caswell County, NC
Caswell County, NC
1781
14 March 1781
Age 61
Death of Samuel Wilkinson in Caswell, North Carolina, United States
Caswell, North Carolina, United States
1781
28 Oct 1781
Age 61
Samuel Wilkinson - Will in Caswell County, North Carolina, USA
Caswell County, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1720
    Event Place: Ballinacree, Antrim, Ireland
    Record Source:
    [1] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 March 1781
    Event Place: Caswell, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Quaker Meeting Records

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Will
    Event Date: 28 Oct 1781
    Event Place: Caswell County, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1777
    Event Place: Caswell County, NC
    Record Source: North Carolina Census, 1790-1890

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Pennsylvania; Page Number: 160
Find more search results for Samuel Wilkinson

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