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Simeon P. Wilson 1800–1865 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1800 (1807)

Birth Location: Stokes, Wayne County, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 16 Sep 1865

Death Location: Helton, Leslie County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Jonathan Wilson

Mother: Sarah Cobb

Spouse(s): Nancy Williford

Children(s): Richard Wilson

The story of Simeon P. Wilson began in 1800 in Stokes, Wayne County, North Carolina, USA. In 1820, Simeon P. Wilson resided in Harlan, Kentucky, USA. Simeon P. Wilson married Nancy Jane Williford, and had children including Richard M Wilson. Simeon P. Wilson passed away in 1865 in Helton, Leslie County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Simeon P. Wilson began in 1800 in Stokes, Wayne County, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1820, Simeon P. Wilson resided in Harlan, Kentucky, USA.
  • Simeon P. Wilson married Nancy Jane Williford, and had children including Richard M Wilson.
  • Simeon P. Wilson passed away in 1865 in Helton, Leslie County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jonathan Wilson
1777–1830
Birth Location: Surry, North Carolina, USA
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Sarah Cobb
1778–1858
Birth Location: Cowcreek, Owsley County, Kentucky, USA
SC

Spouses(s)

Nancy Williford
1797–1882
Birth Location: Wayne, Kentucky, USA
NW

Children(s)

Richard Wilson
1832–1880
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States
RW

Simeon Wilson's Ancestors

Self
Simeon Wilson
1800–1865
Birth Place: Stokes, Wayne County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Jonathan "Jack" Wilson
1777–1830
Surry, North Carolina, USA
Sarah ((Sally)) Cobb
1778–1858
Cowcreek, Owsley County, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Phillip (W) Wilson
1754–1825
Anaso, Rowan, North Carolina, Amercia
Rebecca (Connelly) Wilson
1756–1847
Stokes, North Carolina
William ((5th GGF)) Cobb
1738–1792
Pitt County, North Carolina, USA
Elizabeth (Cobb) Lawrence
1718–1791
Bertie, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
James Wilson
1734–1775
Mary Small
1740–1780
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Sr
1689–1750
Elizabeth Killingback
1705–1750

Simeon Wilson's Descendants

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Simeon (P.) Wilson (1800 (1807)–16 Sep 1865) m. Nancy (Jane) Williford (1797–1882)
  1. 1. Richard (M) Wilson 1832–1880 m. Esther Wilson 1852–1924
    1. 1. John (L.) Wilson 1877–1951 m. Nerva (B) Wilson 1878–1963
      1. 1. Oscar Wilson 1904–1908
      2. 2. Ola (Lillian) Wilson 1917–2012
      3. 3. Carl (Emerson) Wilson 1910–2001
      4. 4. Hobert (B) Wilson 1907–1992
      5. 5. Rose (W) Nantz 1900–1969
      6. 6. Opha (F) Wilson 1912–2009
      7. 7. Shelby Wilson 1903–1953

Simeon Wilson's Timeline

7 Records

1800
1800 (1807)
Birth of Simeon P. Wilson in Stokes, Wayne County, North Carolina, USA
Stokes, Wayne County, North Carolina, USA
1820
7 Aug 1820
Age 20
Simeon P. Wilson resided here in Harlan, Kentucky, USA
Harlan, Kentucky, USA
1837
1837
Age 37
Simeon P. Wilson was married in KY
KY
1840
1840
Age 40
Simeon P. Wilson resided here in Clay, Kentucky, USA
Clay, Kentucky, USA
1860
1860
Age 60
Simeon P. Wilson resided here in Flat Creek, Clay, Kentucky, USA
Flat Creek, Clay, Kentucky, USA
1865
16 Sep 1865
Age 65
Death of Simeon P. Wilson in Flat Creek, Clay County, Kentucky, USA
Flat Creek, Clay County, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 70
Simeon P. Wilson resided here in Ward 6, Floyd, Carroll, Louisiana, USA
Ward 6, Floyd, Carroll, Louisiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1800 (1807)
    Event Place: Stokes, Wayne County, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1837
    Event Place: KY

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 7 Aug 1820
    Event Place: Harlan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, Fourth Census of the United States, 1820; Census Place: Harlan, Kentucky; Page: 120; NARA Roll: M33_23; Image: 73

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Clay, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Clay, Kentucky; Roll: 108; Page: 311; Family History Library Film: 0007824

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Flat Creek, Clay, Kentucky, 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: Clay, Kentucky; Roll: M653_363; Page: 54; Family History Library Film: 803363

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Ward 6, Floyd, Carroll, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Ward 6, Carroll, Louisiana; Roll: M593_509; Page: 288A

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Sep 1865
    Event Place: Flat Creek, Clay County, Kentucky, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Helton, Leslie County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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