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Samuel King Wilson 1792–1845 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Oct 1792

Birth Location: Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 24 Dec 1845

Death Location: United States

Father: Green Wilson

Mother: Jane Fletcher

Spouse(s): Catherine Peterman, Mary Wilson

Children(s): Rachel Wilson, James Wilson, Amanda Wilson, Oscar Wilson, Harvey Wilson, John Wilson, James Wilson, Mary Wilson, Alex Wilson

The story of Samuel King Wilson began in 1792 in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1820, Samuel King Wilson resided in Christiansburg, Montgomery, Virginia, USA. In 1830, Samuel King Wilson resided in Christiansburg, Montgomery, Virginia, USA. Samuel King Wilson married Catherine Peterman, Mary Polly Bryant Wilson, and had children including Alex Wilson, Amanda M Wilson, Harvey Peterman Wilson, James Bryan Wilson, James E Wilson, John Peterman Wilson, Mary Jane Wilson, Oscar Augustus Wilson, Rachel Hoge Wilson. Samuel King Wilson passed away in 1845 in United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Samuel King Wilson began in 1792 in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1820, Samuel King Wilson resided in Christiansburg, Montgomery, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1830, Samuel King Wilson resided in Christiansburg, Montgomery, Virginia, USA.
  • Samuel King Wilson married Catherine Peterman, Mary Polly Bryant Wilson, and had children including Alex Wilson, Amanda M Wilson, Harvey Peterman Wilson, James Bryan Wilson, James E Wilson, John Peterman Wilson, Mary Jane Wilson, Oscar Augustus Wilson, Rachel Hoge Wilson.
  • Samuel King Wilson passed away in 1845 in United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Green Wilson
1779–1850
Birth Location: Botetourt, Virginia, USA
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Jane Fletcher
1799–1850
Birth Location: , Pulaski Co., Virginia
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Spouses(s)

Catherine Peterman
1790–1820
Birth Location: Somerset County, Pennsylvania, USA
CP
Mary Wilson
1800–1881
Birth Location: Botetourt County, Virginia
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Children(s)

Rachel Wilson
1819–1898
Birth Location: Montgomery County, Virginia, USA
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James Wilson
1814–
Birth Location: –
JW
Amanda Wilson
1815–1893
Birth Location: Montgomery County, Virginia, USA
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Oscar Wilson
1817–1881
Birth Location: Blacksburg, Montgomery, Virginia, USA
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Harvey Wilson
1819–1911
Birth Location: Montgomery, Virginia, United States
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John Wilson
1826–1865
Birth Location: VA
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James Wilson
1824–1893
Birth Location: Virginia
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Mary Wilson
1829–1906
Birth Location: Virginia
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Alex Wilson
1838–1920
Birth Location: –
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Samuel Wilson's Ancestors

Self
Samuel Wilson
1792–1845
Birth Place: Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Green Berry Wilson
1779–1850
Botetourt, Virginia, USA
Jane Fletcher
1799–1850
, Pulaski Co., Virginia
Grandparents
James (Taylor) Wilson
1738–1806
Ulster, Ireland
Mary (Elizabeth Helper -) Clark
1742–1820
Craigs Crk, Botetourt, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
George Willson
1716–1760
Catherine Wilson
1719–1747
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard Wilson
1671–1736
Judith Addison
1690–1755

Samuel Wilson's Descendants

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Samuel (King) Wilson (17 Oct 1792–24 Dec 1845) m. Catherine Peterman (25 Sep 1790–20 May 1820) m. Mary ("Polly" Bryant) Wilson (abt 1800–9 Feb 1881)
  1. 1. Rachel (Hoge) Wilson 1819–1898 m. Sebastian Wygal 1817–1900
    1. 1. Elizabeth (Deskins) Wygal 1862–1931 m. John (Milton) McIlhany 1863–1935
      1. 1. Elizabeth (Virginia) McIlhany 1898–1944 m. Reid (Hall) Vance 1903–1939
        1. 1. Doris (Eyre) Vance 1929–1987 m. Raymond (Earl) Young 1920–2006 m. Earl (Jeffrey Edeburn) Jr 1923–1997 m. Warren (Gray Merrin) Jr. 1926–1996
        2. 2. Paul (Franklin) Vance 1930–1935
      2. 2. Robert (Milton McIlhany) Sr. 1887–1950 m. Charlotte (Lynnwood) Word 1887–1979
        1. 1. Evelyn (Louise) McIlhany 1911–1994
        2. 2. Hugh (Milton) McIlhany 1910–1918
        3. 3. Robert (Milton McIlhany) Jr. 1924–1998 m. Clara (Helen) Bitto 1924–2008
        4. 4. Mary (Jane) McIlhany 1921–2006 m. Leroy (Douglas) Hyatt 1924–2000
        5. 5. Peggy (Ann) McIlhany 1931–2013
      3. 3. Nell (Ruth) McIlhany 1888–1969 m. Harrison (John) Burtnett 1888–1986
        1. 1. John (Harrison Burtnett) Jr. 1916–1992 m. Mary (Ethel) Swaim 1923–1996
        2. 2. Nancy (Keith) Burtnett 1918–1987
        3. 3. Jane (Burtnett) Cusick 1921–1998 m. Leo (Francis) Cusick 1917–2001
      4. 4. William (Herbert) McIlhany 1892–1965 m. Margaret (Susan "Maggie") Hoge 1887–1958
        1. 1. Herbert (Hoge) McIlhany 1912–1979 m. Zirleta (Kent) McIlhany 1913–1999 m. Virginia (Ann Amelia Goad) Munro 1908–1989
      5. 5. Paul (Sebastian) McIlhany 1894–1928 m. Edris (Zoe) Sluss 1898–1952
        1. 1. Virginia (Milton) McIlhaney 1921–1952
      6. 6. Bernard (Ashby McIlhany) Rev. 1895–1959 m. Mattie (Lou) Horne 1902–1992
        1. 1. Bernard (Ashby) McIlhaney 1931–2007 m. Chrystal (Charlotte) Manzke 1930–2005
        2. 2. Martha (Dyess) McIlhaney 1933–1995 m. Frank (Appleton) Kendall 1930–2006
        3. 3. Milton (Horne) McIlhaney 1935–1995
      7. 7. Lucile (Margaret) McIlhany 1900–1967
    2. 2. Lizzie Wygal 1861–
    3. 3. Nancy (Ellen) Wygall 1854–1880 m. James (E.) Hartwell 1855–
    4. 4. Mary (C) Wygal 1846–1890
    5. 5. Oscar (Augustus) Wygal 1850–1916
    6. 6. William (W) Wygal 1853–1917
    7. 7. Alice (Pace) Wygal 1857–1914
    8. 8. Samuel Wygal 1857–1859
    9. 9. Florence Wygal 1863–
    10. 10. Turner (Ashby) Wygal 1863–1928
    11. 11. Dixie (W.) Wygal 1861–1940
    12. 12. Amanda Wygal 1847–1913 m. William (Henry) McFarland 1857–1911
    13. 13. Lucy Wygal 1850–
    14. 14. Molly Wygal 1849– m. Mark Jones 1847–
      1. 1. Essie Jones 1870–
      2. 2. Fred Jones 1872–
      3. 3. Kati Jones 1876–
  2. 2. James (E.) Wilson 1814–
  3. 3. Amanda (M.) Wilson 1815–1893
  4. 4. Oscar (Augustus) Wilson 1817–1881
  5. 5. Harvey (Peterman) Wilson 1819–1911
  6. 6. John (Peterman) Wilson 1826–1865
  7. 7. James (Bryan) Wilson 1824–1893
  8. 8. Mary (Jane) Wilson 1829–1906
  9. 9. Alex Wilson 1838–1920

Samuel Wilson's Timeline

6 Records

1792
17 Oct 1792
Birth of Samuel King Wilson in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, USA
1820
7 Aug 1820
Age 28
Samuel King Wilson resided here in Christiansburg, Montgomery, Virginia, USA
Christiansburg, Montgomery, Virginia, USA
1830
1830
Age 38
Samuel King Wilson resided here in Christiansburg, Montgomery, Virginia, USA
Christiansburg, Montgomery, Virginia, USA
1845
24 Dec 1845
Age 53
Death of Samuel King Wilson in Blacksburg, Montgomery County, Virginia
Blacksburg, Montgomery County, Virginia
1850
1850
Age 58
Samuel King Wilson resided here in District 39, Monroe, Virginia, USA
District 39, Monroe, Virginia, USA
1860
1860
Age 68
Samuel King Wilson resided here in McDowell, Highland, Virginia, USA
McDowell, Highland, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Oct 1792
    Event Place: Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 6520.001; Source type: Pedigree chart; Number of Pages: 1
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 7 Aug 1820
    Event Place: Christiansburg, Montgomery, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, Fourth Census of the United States, 1820; Census Place: Christiansburg, Montgomery, Virginia; Page: 186A; NARA Roll: M33_130; Image: 359

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Christiansburg, Montgomery, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Christiansburg, Montgomery, Virginia; Series: M19; Roll: 198; Page: 79; Family History Library Film: 0029677

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 39, Monroe, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 39, Monroe, Virginia; Roll: 961; Page: 444b

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: McDowell, Highland, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Highland, Virginia; Roll: M653_1354; Page: 246; Family History Library Film: 8053

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Dec 1845
    Event Place: Blacksburg, Montgomery County, Virginia
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917
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