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Wesley James Wilson 1887 – 1963 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Dec 1887

Birth Location: Alabama, United States of America

Death Date: 22 Dec 1963

Death Location: Toledo, Lucas, Ohio, United States of America

Father: James Wilson

Mother: Lillian James

Spouse(s): Anita Lapierre

Children(s): Adine Wilson, Frank Wilson, Wesley Wilson

In 1887, Wesley James Wilson Sr entered the world in Alabama, United States of America, born to James D. "Jimmy" Wilson and Lillian "Lillie" "Lily" (Slave) James. In 1900, Wesley James Wilson Sr resided in Mobile City, Mobile, Alabama. In 1900, Wesley James Wilson Sr resided in Mobile Ward 7, Mobile, Alabama, USA. Wesley James Wilson Sr married Anita Marie Lapierre, and had children including Adine Jacquelyn Wilson, Frank Lapierre Wilson, Wesley J Wilson. Wesley James Wilson Sr passed away in 1963 in Toledo, Lucas, Ohio, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1887, Wesley James Wilson Sr entered the world in Alabama, United States of America, born to James D. "Jimmy" Wilson and Lillian "Lillie" "Lily" (Slave) James.
  • In 1900, Wesley James Wilson Sr resided in Mobile City, Mobile, Alabama.
  • In 1900, Wesley James Wilson Sr resided in Mobile Ward 7, Mobile, Alabama, USA.
  • Wesley James Wilson Sr married Anita Marie Lapierre, and had children including Adine Jacquelyn Wilson, Frank Lapierre Wilson, Wesley J Wilson.
  • Wesley James Wilson Sr passed away in 1963 in Toledo, Lucas, Ohio, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Wesley Wilson's Ancestors

Self
Wesley Wilson
1887 – 1963
Birth Place: Alabama, United States of America
Parents
James D. "Jimmy" Wilson
1865 – 1900
Alabama
Lillian ("Lillie" "Lily" (Slave)) James
1858 – 1936
Clarke County, Alabama, USA
Grandparents
Albert (Jackson (2)) Wilson
1816 – 1879
NC
Lavinia (Jehu(2)) Scott
1819 – 1891
Raleigh, Wake, North Carolina, USA
Francis ((Frank Ol Yank) Boykin) James
1831 –
Connecticut, USA
Esther Savage
1820 – 1880
Clarke County, Alabama, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Wilson
1787 – 1865
Elizabeth Ezell
1788 – 1862
Joshua Scott
1778 – 1819
Hannah Rivers
1785 – 1857
Robert James
1797 – 1860
Maria Cowles
1795 – 1884
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joshua Wilson
1759 – 1844
Barbara Roper
1760 – 1844
Miel Ezell
1765 – 1808
Priscilla Rives
1767 – 1810
Thomas Scott
1750 – 1811
Jane Haskins
1750 – 1856
Joel Rivers
1755 – 1829
Rhoda Harwell
1755 – 1810
Samuel James
1769 – 1821
Mary DARRINGTON
1782 – 1848
Jonathan Cowles
1757 – 1822
Esther Lewis
1764 – 1838

Wesley Wilson's Descendants

1.
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Wesley (James) Wilson (26 Dec 1887 – 22 Dec 1963) m. Anita (Marie) Lapierre (May 1890 – 08 Mar 1981)
  1. 1. Adine (Jacquelyn) Wilson (11 Mar 1914/5 – 07 Feb 1998) m. Elmer (A.) Mitchell (19 Aug 1907 – 24 Dec 1989)
    1. 1. Suzette Mitchell (8 July 1946 – 6 January 2013)
    2. 2. Russell Mitchell
      1. 1. Catherine Mitchell
      2. 2. Maria Mitchell
  2. 2. Frank (Lapierre) Wilson (10 Nov 1912 – 20 Jan 1997) m. Estelle Wilson (abt 1923 – )
  3. 3. Wesley (J) Wilson (22 Aug 1919 – 06 Nov 2005) m. Jeanne (Marie) Thibaut

Wesley Wilson's Timeline

12 Records

1887
26 Dec 1887
Birth of Wesley James Wilson Sr in Alabama, United States of America
Alabama, United States of America
1900
1900
Age 13
Wesley James Wilson Sr resided here in Mobile City, Mobile, Alabama
Mobile City, Mobile, Alabama
1900
1900
Age 13
Wesley James Wilson Sr resided here in Mobile Ward 7, Mobile, Alabama, USA
Mobile Ward 7, Mobile, Alabama, USA
1920
1920
Age 33
Wesley James Wilson Sr resided here in New Orleans Ward 12, Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans Ward 12, Orleans, Louisiana
1920
1920
Age 33
Wesley James Wilson Sr resided here in New Orleans Ward 12, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
New Orleans Ward 12, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 43
Wesley James Wilson Sr resided here in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana
1930
1930
Age 43
Wesley James Wilson Sr resided here in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
1935
1935
Age 48
Wesley James Wilson Sr resided here in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana
1940
01 Apr 1940
Age 53
Wesley James Wilson Sr resided here in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, United States
New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, United States
1942
1942
Age 55
Wesley James Wilson Sr resided here in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
1950
1950
Age 63
Wesley James Wilson Sr resided here in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
1963
22 Dec 1963
Age 76
Death of Wesley James Wilson Sr in Toledo, Lucas, Ohio, United States of America
Toledo, Lucas, Ohio, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Dec 1887
    Event Place: Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Louisiana; State Headquarters: Louisiana
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana; Roll: T627_1425; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 36-218.
    [3] Social Security Death Index, Number: 436-07-0411; Issue State: Louisiana; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [4] Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2002, Certificate: ; Volume:
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: New Orleans Ward 12, Orleans, Louisiana; Roll: T625_623; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 214; Image: .
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana; Roll: 806; Page: 34A; Enumeration District: 125; Image: 68.0.
    [7] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Orleans County, Louisiana; Roll: 1684925; Draft Board: 11.
    [8] New Orleans, Louisiana, Marriage Records Index, 1831-1920
    [9] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Mobile Ward 7, Mobile, Alabama; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: .
    [10] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [11] 1950 United States Federal Census
    [12] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [13] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Mobile City, Mobile, Alabama
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Mobile Ward 7, Mobile, Alabama; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Mobile Ward 7, Mobile, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: New Orleans Ward 12, Orleans, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: New Orleans Ward 12, Orleans, Louisiana; Roll: T625_623; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 214; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: New Orleans Ward 12, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana; Roll: 806; Page: 34A; Enumeration District: 125; Image: 68.0.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana; Roll: 806; Page: 34A; Enumeration District: 125; Image: 68.0.
    [2] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 01 Apr 1940
    Event Place: New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana; Roll: T627_1425; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 36-218.
    [2] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Louisiana; State Headquarters: Louisiana

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Louisiana
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: New Orleans, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana
    Record Source: World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Orleans County, Louisiana; Roll: 1684925; Draft Board: 11.

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Toledo, Lucas, Ohio, United States
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Toledo, Lucas, Ohio, United States
    Record Source: Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2002, Certificate: ; Volume:

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Dec 1963
    Event Place: Toledo, Lucas, Ohio, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Social Security Death Index, Number: 436-07-0411; Issue State: Louisiana; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [2] Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2002, Certificate: ; Volume:
    [3] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [4] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

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