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Susannah Wilson 1801 – 1860 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1801

Birth Location: Floyd, Floyd, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 1860

Death Location: Floyd, Floyd, Virginia, USA

Father: Peter WILSON

Mother: Rhoda HATHAWAY

Spouse(s): Elijah Light

Children(s): John Light, Wilson Light, Henry Light

In 1801, Susannah Wilson entered the world in Floyd, Floyd, Virginia, USA, born to Peter WILSON and Rhoda Chloe HATHAWAY. In 1860, Susannah Wilson resided in Floyd, Virginia, USA. Susannah Wilson married Elijah D Light, and had children including John Simeon Light, Wilson F Light, Henry Washington Light. Susannah Wilson passed away in 1860 in Floyd, Floyd, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1801, Susannah Wilson entered the world in Floyd, Floyd, Virginia, USA, born to Peter WILSON and Rhoda Chloe HATHAWAY.
  • In 1860, Susannah Wilson resided in Floyd, Virginia, USA.
  • Susannah Wilson married Elijah D Light, and had children including John Simeon Light, Wilson F Light, Henry Washington Light.
  • Susannah Wilson passed away in 1860 in Floyd, Floyd, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Peter WILSON
1772 – 1856
Birth Location: Loudoun, Virginia, USA
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Rhoda HATHAWAY
1774 – 1840
Birth Location: Loudoun, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Elijah Light
1798 – 1879
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
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Children(s)

John Light
1820 – 1874
Birth Location: Floyd County, Virginia, USA
JL
Wilson Light
1823 – 1862
Birth Location: Montgomery County, Virginia, USA
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Henry Light
1826 – 1904
Birth Location: Montgomery County, Virginia, USA
HL

Susannah Wilson's Ancestors

Self
Susannah Wilson
1801 – 1860
Birth Place: Floyd, Floyd, Virginia, USA
Parents
Peter WILSON
1772 – 1856
Loudoun, Virginia, USA
Rhoda (Chloe) HATHAWAY
1774 – 1840
Loudoun, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Leonard (Willington) HATHAWAY
1750 – 1810
Loudoun, Virginia, USA
Susannah _____
1752 – 1800
Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Susannah Wilson's Descendants

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Susannah Wilson (1801 – 1860) m. Elijah (D) Light (1798 – Jul 1879)
  1. 1. John (Simeon) Light (1820 – 1874)
  2. 2. Wilson (F) Light (1823 – 25 Aug 1862)
  3. 3. Henry (Washington) Light (29 Oct 1826 – 4 Feb 1904) m. Nancy Cole (16 Jun 1821 – 26 Nov 1895)
    1. 1. Elizabeth (Jane) Light (Sep 1849 – 04 Aug 1884)
    2. 2. Sarah (Susanna) Light (01 May 1851 – 26 Jun 1903)
    3. 3. Henry (Washington) Light (14 Feb 1853 – 6 Feb 1924)
    4. 4. Elizah (Byrd) Light (31 Dec 1854 – 15 Oct 1935)
    5. 5. Joseph (Owen) Light (31 Aug 1856 – 31 Jan 1927) m. Louisa (Frances) Amos (20 Apr 1858 – 11 MAY 1894) m. Sarah (Amanda) Hale (21 Apr 1870 – 30 Nov 1922)
      1. 1. Alonzo ((Lonzo) Leonard) Light (4 May 1879 – 10 AUG 1960)
      2. 2. William (Thomas) Light (27 JUN 1881 – 21 AUG 1936)
      3. 3. Lula (Alice) Light (6 Oct 1886 – 15 Jul 1964)
      4. 4. Grover (Alden) Light (25 Jun 1889 – 22 Oct 1974)
      5. 5. Gene (A) Light (Jun 1890 – 22 Oct 1974)
      6. 6. Bertha (May) Light (9 Aug 1892 – 3 Dec 1989)
      7. 7. Carl Light (abt 1894 – )
      8. 8. Robert (Lee) Light (14 Jan 1884 – 23 Dec 1963)
      9. 9. James (Clyde) Light (11 Nov 1895 – 22 Aug 1949)
      10. 10. Mary (Savannah) Light (09 SEP 1897 – 25 Jun 1949)
      11. 11. Walter (Jay) Light (26 May1899 – 4 May 1965) m. Josie (Gay) Pate (6 Sep 1901 – 30 Nov 1989)
        1. 1. Virginia Light (28 Feb 1926 – 08 MAR 1926)
        2. 2. Joecephus ((JC)) Light (14 Dec 1930 – 19 Sep 1991)
        3. 3. Clara (Ellen) Light (6 Feb 1933 – 29 Dec 1998) m. Hal Rednour (10 Aug 1931 – 20 Oct 2016)
        4. 4. George (Emmitt) Light (28 Dec 1934 – 5 May 1998)
      12. 12. Flora (Belle) Light (26 Mar 1901 – 22 Jul 1988)
      13. 13. Josephine (V. (Josie)) Light (22 Feb 1903 – May 1987)
      14. 14. Helen (Elizabeth) Light (20 FEB 1905 – 8 Jun 1975)
      15. 15. Margie (Esther) Light (3 May 1907 – 23 Nov 1907)
      16. 16. Arminda (Beatrice) Light (1909 – 18 Mar 1987)
      17. 17. Clara (Frances) Light (28 AUG 1911 – 21 DEC 1981)
      18. 18. Sarah (Edith) Light (14 Dec 1913 – 04 Nov 1916)
    6. 6. John (C.) Light (30 AUG 1858 – APR 1859)
    7. 7. Nancy (E) Light (5 Nov 1861 – Mar 1890)
    8. 8. William (Lawson) Light (5 Jan 1865 – 13 Dec 1918)
    9. 9. Lydia (Florence (Lettie)) Light (25 Dec 1873 – 9 Feb 1899)

Susannah Wilson's Timeline

3 Records

1801
1801
Birth of Susannah Wilson in Floyd, Floyd, Virginia, USA
Floyd, Floyd, Virginia, USA
1860
1860
Age 59
Susannah Wilson resided here in Floyd, Virginia, USA
Floyd, Virginia, USA
1860
1860
Age 59
Death of Susannah Wilson in Floyd, Floyd, Virginia, USA
Floyd, Floyd, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1801
    Event Place: Floyd, Floyd, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Floyd, Virginia; Page: 445; Family History Library Film: 805345

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Floyd, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Floyd, Virginia; Page: 445; Family History Library Film: 805345

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Floyd, Floyd, Virginia, USA
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