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William Wilkins 1742–1808 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1742

Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 1808

Death Location: Belfast, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Peter Sr.

Mother: Rachel None

Spouse(s): Bridget Reynolds

Children(s): Rebecca Wilkins, Frances Wilkins, Thomas Wilkins, William Jr., Eleanor Wilkins

In 1742, William Wilkins entered the world in Pennsylvania, USA, born to Peter Wilkins Sr And Rachel. In 1790, William Wilkins resided in Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA. William Wilkins married Bridget Reynolds, and had children including Eleanor Wilkins, Frances Wilkins, John Wilkins, Rebecca Wilkins, Samuel Wilkins, Thomas Wilkins, William Wilkins Jr. William Wilkins passed away in 1808 in Belfast, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1742, William Wilkins entered the world in Pennsylvania, USA, born to Peter Wilkins Sr And Rachel.
  • In 1790, William Wilkins resided in Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • William Wilkins married Bridget Reynolds, and had children including Eleanor Wilkins, Frances Wilkins, John Wilkins, Rebecca Wilkins, Samuel Wilkins, Thomas Wilkins, William Wilkins Jr.
  • William Wilkins passed away in 1808 in Belfast, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Peter Sr.
1702–1748
Birth Location: Donegal, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
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Rachel None
1720–
Birth Location: Donegal, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
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Spouses(s)

Bridget Reynolds
1742–1821
Birth Location: Swatara, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
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Children(s)

Rebecca Wilkins
1785–1867
Birth Location: Clearidge, Bedford Co, PA
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Frances Wilkins
1769–1854
Birth Location: Lancaster Co, Pennsylvania, USA
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Thomas Wilkins
1768–
Birth Location: Lancaster or Bedford Co, Pennsylvania
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William Jr.
1780–
Birth Location: Whips Cove, Bedford Co., PA
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Eleanor Wilkins
1777–
Birth Location: –
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William Wilkins's Ancestors

Self
William Wilkins
1742–1808
Birth Place: Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Peter Wilkins Sr.
1702–1748
Donegal, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Rachel
1720–
Donegal, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
Grandparents
Robert Wilkins
1665–1748
Brennockshire, Wales
Elizabeth (Margaret) Ross
1685–
East Donegal, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Wilkins's Descendants

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William Wilkins (1742–1808) m. Bridget Reynolds (20 Nov 1742–18 Feb 1821)
  1. 1. Rebecca Wilkins 1785–1867 m. John (Harvey) Calhoun 1779–1864
    1. 1. James (Wilkins) Calhoun 1808–1878 m. Maryann ("Ellen" Catherine) Shoaf 1814–1857
      1. 1. George (H.) Calhoun 1847–1920 m. Julian ("Julia Ann") Wallace 1852–1921
        1. 1. John (Harvey) Calhoun 1878–1954 m. Anna (Margaret) Grimes 1887–1949
        2. 2. Mary ("Kate" Katherine) Calhoun 1873–1963 m. Oliver (Shannon) Dunkle 1868–1950
        3. 3. Joseph (Wallace) Calhoun 1875–1908
        4. 4. Albert Calhoun 1881–1962 m. Edna (Williams) Kegg 1881–1961
        5. 5. Rebecca ("Jennie") Calhoun 1887–1976 m. Andrew (J.) Pepple 1878–1947
        6. 6. Walfred Calhoun 1892–
        7. 7. James (Henry) Calhoun 1871–1956 m. Myrtle Karns 1877–1914
        8. 8. Christian Calhoun 1875–1875
        9. 9. Sarah (Elizabeth) Calhoun 1884–1962 m. Charles (Harold) Pepple 1885–1964 m. Charles (H. Charles II) . 1885–1964
        10. 10. Milford (Wallace) Calhoun 1891–1968 m. Elsie (I.) Streight 1894–1983
      2. 2. Elizabeth Calhoun 1844–1922
      3. 3. Rebecca (J) Calhoun 1852–1900
    2. 2. David (C) Calhoun 1829–1900 m. Lucinda Kegg 1839–1917
      1. 1. John (Henry) Calhoun 1860–1903
      2. 2. Andrew (J.) Calhoun 1861–1889 m. Mary (Amanda) McDaniel 1862–1951
        1. 1. Chester (D.) Calhoun 1885–1887
        2. 2. Stella (C) Calhoun –1972
        3. 3. Edward (W) Calhoun 1888–1978 m. Carrie (M) Bowen 1891–1983
      3. 3. Franklin (James) Calhoun 1863–1928 m. Permilla (Jane) Wilkins 1868–1943
        1. 1. Harry (Andrew) Calhoun 1888–1971 m. Blanch (Lillian) Ford 1890–
      4. 4. Barton (A.) Calhoun 1866–1937 m. Minnie (R) Barkman 1871–1952
        1. 1. Mabel Calhoun 1904–1945
      5. 5. Amanda (E.) Calhoun 1869–1951
      6. 6. Mary (Eleanor) Calhoun 1870–1949
      7. 7. Martha (Rebecca) Calhoun 1876–
      8. 8. Myrtle (E.) Calhoun 1880–1909
      9. 9. Sarah (Ada) Calhoun 1882–1931
    3. 3. Ellen Calhoun 1809–1885
    4. 4. William (Wilkins) Calhoun 1811–1871
  2. 2. Frances Wilkins 1769–1854
  3. 3. Thomas Wilkins 1768–
    1. 1. William Wilkins 1808–
      1. 1. David (Harvey) Wilkins 1834–1953 m. Mary (Ann) Price 1831–1908
        1. 1. David (Harvey) Wilkins 1872–1953 m. Martha (Catherine) Clark 1873–1957
        2. 2. Permilla (Jane) Wilkins 1868–1943 m. Franklin (James) Calhoun 1863–1928
  4. 4. William (Wilkins) Jr. 1780–
  5. 5. Eleanor Wilkins 1777–

William Wilkins's Timeline

3 Records

1742
1742
Birth of William Wilkins in Pennsylvania, USA
Pennsylvania, USA
1790
1790
Age 48
William Wilkins resided here in Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
1808
1808
Age 66
Death of William Wilkins in Belfast, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
Belfast, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1742
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: , Bedford, Pennsylvania; Roll: ; Image:

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1808
    Event Place: Belfast, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
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