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Thomas Willson 1765–1844 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 March 1765

Birth Location: of Craigs Crk, Botetourt, VA

Death Date: 1844

Death Location: Casey Co

Father: James Wilson

Mother: Mary Poague

Spouse(s): Esther WALKER

Children(s): Easter Wilson, John Wilson

In 1765, Thomas Willson entered the world in of Craigs Crk, Botetourt, VA, born to James Wilson And Mary Elizabeth Poague. In 1776, Thomas Willson established residence. In 1840, Thomas Willson resided in Liberty, Casey, Kentucky, USA. Thomas Willson married Elizabeth Wright, Esther Walker, and had children including Easter Wilson, John Bois D Arc Wilson. Thomas Willson passed away in 1844 in Casey Co.

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Biography

  • In 1765, Thomas Willson entered the world in of Craigs Crk, Botetourt, VA, born to James Wilson And Mary Elizabeth Poague.
  • In 1776, Thomas Willson established residence.
  • In 1840, Thomas Willson resided in Liberty, Casey, Kentucky, USA.
  • Thomas Willson married Elizabeth Wright, Esther Walker, and had children including Easter Wilson, John Bois D Arc Wilson.
  • Thomas Willson passed away in 1844 in Casey Co.

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Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Thomas Willson's Ancestors

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Thomas Willson
1765–1844
Birth Place: of Craigs Crk, Botetourt, VA
Parents
James Wilson
1738–1806
of Craigs Crk, Botetourt, Virginia, United States
Mary (Elizabeth) Poague
1738–1820
Craig's Creek, Botetourt, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Col (John Burgess) Willson
1696–1773
Londonderry, Armagh, Ireland
Martha (Crouchman ( Wilson Willson) )
1695–1755
Londonderry, Londonderry, , Ireland
Great-Grandparents
Robert Wilson
1669–1745
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Wilson
1645–1748
Margaret Aytoun
1645–1748

Thomas Willson's Descendants

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Thomas Willson (13 March 1765–1844) m. Esther WALKER (1773–1817)
  1. 1. Easter Wilson 1795–1850
    1. 1. Isaac Anderson 1820– m. Mary (Morgan) Tucker 1838–1837 m. Mary (W) Tarpley 1816–
      1. 1. Isaac (Tex) Anderson 1849– m. Geney Duke 1862– m. 1862–
        1. 1. Lera (Lee) Anderson 1881–1965 m. Thomas (David) Perry 1877–1971
        2. 2. Ella (Moth) Anderson 1894–
        3. 3. Benia (Ola) Anderson 1886–
        4. 4. William Anderson 1880–
      2. 2. Henry (H T) Anderson –1860
      3. 3. Edwards (S) Anderson –1881
      4. 4. Erasmus Anderson 1864–1890
      5. 5. C (C) Anderson 1866–1880
      6. 6. Rufus (Garland) Anderson 1872–
  2. 2. John (Bois d'Arc) Wilson 1791–1869 m. Jane Wilson 1799–1869
    1. 1. Clarinda Wilson 1821–1884 m. Martin Adams 1815–
      1. 1. Martin (Franklin) Adams 1851–1884 m. Sarah (Jane) May 1849–
        1. 1. Edna (Earl) Adams 1878–1952 m. Lemma (Newell) Grisham 1879–1954
      2. 2. William Adams 1857–
      3. 3. Clarinda Adams 1855–
    2. 2. Larkin (Clawson) Wilson 1837–1920

Thomas Willson's Timeline

4 Records

1765
13 March 1765
Birth of Thomas Willson in of Craigs Crk, Botetourt, VA
of Craigs Crk, Botetourt, VA
1776
1776
Age 11
Thomas Willson resided here
None
1840
1840
Age 75
Thomas Willson resided here in Liberty, Casey, Kentucky, USA
Liberty, Casey, Kentucky, USA
1844
1844
Age 79
Death of Thomas Willson in Casey Co
Casey Co

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 March 1765
    Event Place: of Craigs Crk, Botetourt, VA
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1765; Birth city: of Craigs Crk; Birth state: VA
    [2] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 1210.004; Source type: Pedigree chart; Number of Pages: 14
    [3] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 8910.735; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1776
    Record Source: New York, Genealogical Records, 1675-1920, American Archives (Series), 1774-1777 - Excerpts; Author: Force, Peter; Publication Place: Washington, D.C.; Publisher: Peter Force; Page Number: 1529

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Liberty, Casey, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Liberty, Casey, Kentucky; Roll: 107; Page: 178; Family History Library Film: 0007824

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1844
    Event Place: Casey Co
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1765; Birth city: of Craigs Crk; Birth state: VA

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