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Sylvester Wilson 1808–1887 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1808

Birth Location: Marion, Smyth, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 25 Nov 1887

Death Location: Marion County, West Virginia, USA

Father: James Wilson

Mother: Nancy Snider

Spouse(s): Mariah Wilson, Mary Toothman, Nancy Collins

Children(s): Jasper Wilson, Sarah Wilson, Nancy Wilson, Mary Wilson, James Wilson, John Wilson

In 1808, Sylvester Wilson entered the world in Marion, Smyth, Virginia, United States, born to James Leven Silas Wilson And Nancy Agness Snider. In 1840, Sylvester Wilson resided in Monongalia, Virginia, United States. Sylvester Wilson married Mariah Wilson, Mary Toothman, Nancy Jane Collins, and had children including James W Wilson, Jasper Wilson, John Wilson, Mary J Wilson, Nancy Maria Wilson, Sarah E Wilson. Sylvester Wilson passed away in 1887 in Marion County, West Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1808, Sylvester Wilson entered the world in Marion, Smyth, Virginia, United States, born to James Leven Silas Wilson And Nancy Agness Snider.
  • In 1840, Sylvester Wilson resided in Monongalia, Virginia, United States.
  • Sylvester Wilson married Mariah Wilson, Mary Toothman, Nancy Jane Collins, and had children including James W Wilson, Jasper Wilson, John Wilson, Mary J Wilson, Nancy Maria Wilson, Sarah E Wilson.
  • Sylvester Wilson passed away in 1887 in Marion County, West Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Wilson
1787–1871
Birth Location: Monongalia, (West) Virginia, United States
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Nancy Snider
1792–1876
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
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Spouses(s)

Mariah Wilson
1817–1856
Birth Location: Monongalia, Virginia, United States
MW
Mary Toothman
1820–1883
Birth Location: Marion County, Virginia, West Virginia, United States
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Nancy Collins
1830–1892
Birth Location: Harrison County, (West) Virginia, USA
NC

Children(s)

Jasper Wilson
1846–1907
Birth Location: Marion County, West Virginia, USA
JW
Sarah Wilson
1838–1917
Birth Location: Virginia
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Nancy Wilson
1839–1873
Birth Location: VA
NW
Mary Wilson
1841–1923
Birth Location: VA
MW
James Wilson
1847–
Birth Location: Virginia
JW
John Wilson
1848–1860
Birth Location: Virginia
JW

Sylvester Wilson's Ancestors

Self
Sylvester Wilson
1808–1887
Birth Place: Marion, Smyth, Virginia, United States
Parents
James Leven Silas Wilson
1787–1871
Monongalia, (West) Virginia, United States
Nancy (Agness) Snider
1792–1876
Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Benjamin Wilson
1745–1834
England, Maryland, United States
Ellener Wilson
1758–1830
Suburbs, Prince George's, Maryland, United States
George (Benjamin) Snider
1765–1807
Virginia, United States
Mary (Jane) Miller
1762–1868
Maryland, USA
Great-Grandparents
George Wilson
1730–1815
Mary Tomlinson
1735–1777
William Wilson
1730–1807
Elizabeth Goodrich
1734–1777
MICHAEL SNIDER
1707–1759
SUSANNA BAISFIELD
1715–1759
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Wilson
1691–1744
Priscilla Kent
1701–1744
Thomas Tomlinson
1705–1750
Elizabeth Dewhurst
1701–
Thomas Wilson
1691–1744
Priscilla Kent
1701–1744

Sylvester Wilson's Descendants

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Sylvester Wilson (1808–25 Nov 1887) m. Mariah Wilson (1817–1 Jul 1856) m. Mary Toothman (1820–1883) m. Nancy (Jane) Collins (12 May 1830–1 Aug 1892)
  1. 1. Jasper Wilson 1846–1907 m. Martha (J.) Wilson 1846–1924
    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
        1. 1. Infant Davis 1928–1928
        2. 2. Amy (Margaret) Davis 1929–2015 m. Jesse (Ray) Stewart 1928–2003 m. James (Edward) Pearl 1926–2014
        3. 3. John (Henry Davis) Jr. 1927–2010 m. Anna (Elizabeth) Noshagya 1931–2021
        4. 4. Patricia (Ann) Davis 1931–2021 m. Raymond (Paul Jones) Sr. 1931–2015
        5. 5. Paul (Wayne Davis) Sr 1945–1993
      2. 2. Ernest (Lloyd Wilson) Sr. 1918–2011 m. Waneta (Maxine) McBee 1923–2012
        1. 1. William (Terry) Wilson 1946–1949
      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
  2. 2. Sarah (E.) Wilson 1838–1917 m. Abraham Muldrew 1843–1903
    1. 1. Estella (Pearl) Muldrew 1876–1943
    2. 2. Finley (Oakes) Muldrew 1872–1940
    3. 3. Harry (Clinton) Muldrew 1869–1942
  3. 3. Nancy (Maria) Wilson 1839–1873 m. Sylvester Toothman 1838–
    1. 1. Emery Toothman 1863–
    2. 2. Isabella Toothman 1865–
    3. 3. Luvina Toothman 1866–
    4. 4. Dulcena Toothman 1868–
    5. 5. Elmore Toothman 1869–
  4. 4. Mary (J.) Wilson 1841–1923 m. William (R) Toothman 1837–
    1. 1. Maria Toothman 1864–
    2. 2. John Toothman 1867–
  5. 5. James (W.) Wilson 1847–
  6. 6. John Wilson 1848–1860

Sylvester Wilson's Timeline

9 Records

1808
1808
Birth of Sylvester Wilson in Marion, Smyth, Virginia, United States
Marion, Smyth, Virginia, United States
1815
abt 1815
Age 7
Birth of Sylvester Wilson in Marion, Smyth, Virginia, United States
Marion, Smyth, Virginia, United States
1840
1840
Age 32
Sylvester Wilson resided here in Monongalia, Virginia, United States
Monongalia, Virginia, United States
1850
1850
Age 42
Sylvester Wilson was employed
None
1850
1850
Age 42
Sylvester Wilson resided here in District 37, Monongalia, Virginia
District 37, Monongalia, Virginia
1860
1860
Age 52
Sylvester Wilson resided here in District 5, Marion, Virginia, United States
District 5, Marion, Virginia, United States
1870
1870
Age 62
Sylvester Wilson resided here in Clay, Monongalia, West Virginia, United States
Clay, Monongalia, West Virginia, United States
1880
1880
Age 72
Sylvester Wilson resided here in Pawpaw, Marion, West Virginia, United States
Pawpaw, Marion, West Virginia, United States
1887
25 Nov 1887
Age 79
Death of Sylvester Wilson in Marion Co, West Virginia, USA
Marion Co, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1815
    Event Place: Marion, Smyth, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Pawpaw, Marion, West Virginia; Roll: 1407; Family History Film: 1255407; Page: 507D; Enumeration District: 092; Image: .
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Clay, Monongalia, West Virginia; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 5, Marion, Virginia; Roll: ; Page: 644; Image: 206.
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 37, Monongalia, Virginia; Roll: M432_961; Page: 350B; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1808
    Event Place: Marion, Smyth, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Monongalia, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: West Monongalia, Monongalia, Virginia; Roll: ; Page: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1850

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 37, Monongalia, Virginia
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 37, Monongalia, Virginia; Roll: M432_961; Page: 350B; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 5, Marion, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 5, Marion, Virginia; Roll: ; Page: 644; Image: 206.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Clay, Monongalia, West Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Clay, Monongalia, West Virginia; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Pawpaw, Marion, West Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Pawpaw, Marion, West Virginia; Roll: 1407; Family History Film: 1255407; Page: 507D; Enumeration District: 092; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Nov 1887
    Event Place: Marion Co, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Marion County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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