Ahnentafel #248 - (--?--) Wilson

(--?--) Wilson

Born:  by 1793

Possibilities:

West Virginia State Archives Vertical Files -

I. David Wilson b. ca. 1650 Scotland
II. David Wilson b. ca.  1685 Scotland
III. William b. 1722 Ireland, d. 1807 WV md. Elizabeth Blackburn b. 1725, d. 1806 WV

Generation IV

1. Benjamin b. 1747 Shenandoah Co., VA, d. 1827 Harrison Co. VA md. 1) Ann Ruddell 1770, 2) Phoebe Davisson 1795
2. Archibald b. 1739, d. 1814
3. David b. 1751, d. 1805 - not our line
4. William b. 1754, d. 1851 md. Sarah Friend 1779
5. Moses b. 1758, d. 1760 - 2 years old
6. Moses b. 1761, d. 1784 - not our line
7. James b. 1763, d. 1822
8. Solomon (twin) b. 1766, d. 1819
9. Elizabeth (twin) b. 1766, d. 1849
10. Margaret b. 1769, d. 1826

Generation V

1a. Mary b. 1771, d. 1837
1b. William b. 1773 md. Elizabeth Davisson
1c. Stephen Ruddell b. 1775
1d. Benjamin b. 1778, d. 1830 md. Martha Davisson 1802 (sister of Elizabeth above)
1e. Sarah b. 1780, d. 1854 md. Benjamin Bryce 1798
1f. Elizabeth b. 1782, d. 1782
1g. Ann b. 1786, d. 1849 md. Dr. John Bryce
1h. Archibald Blackburn b. 1790, d. 1830
1i. Cornelius b. 1795, d. 1856 md. Rachel Martin
1j. Josiah b. 1796, d. 1868 md. (--?--) Martin
1k. Edith b. 1799, d. 1876
1l. Elizabeth b. 1801, d. 1824
1m. Thomas b. 1803, d. 1878 - not our line
1n. Margaret b. 1805, d. 1890
1o. Debora Spencer b. 1806, d. 1871 md. Abel Smith
1p. James Pindall b. 1808, d. 1845 - not our line
1q. David Davisson b. 1810, d. 1890 - not our line
1r. Phoebe b. 1811, d. 1851
1s. Martha Martin b. 1813
1t. Philip Doddridge b. 1814, d. 1894 - not our line
1u. Noah Linsley b. 1816, d. 1863 - not our line
1v. Julia Anne b. 1817, d. 1884
1w. Harriet Baldwin b. 1818, d. 1864
1x. Rachel b. 1820, d. 1906

I. John Wilson md. Nancy Grace both natives of Kentucky
II. John Wilson b. Jefferson Co., KY 1818 the fifth of six children, see biographical sketch below. 

I.(--?--) Wilson, aa Welsh British solder, md. Mary Britton and lived in Virginia.  They migrated to Orange Co., IN in 1817
II.  Nathaniel Wilson b. 1794 VA md. Annie Baker b. 1796 VA
III. Louis B. Wilson b. 1822, Paoli, Orange Co., IN, the second child, see biographical sketch below.

Wilson the Bear Hunter - One of the historical characters of this part of the county, in its early settlement, was Capt. James Wilson, familiarly known as "Bear Jim."  He was one of the most famous hunters of the county, and to narrate one-half of the tales that are still told concerning his fearless and eccentric daring, would fill a large volume in itself.  He was especially fortunate in hunting the bear, and from this he derived his curious cognomen.  One of the most thrilling episodes, in which he was the hero, and one familiar to everybody yet living  in the neighborhood, was this:  His favorite mode of capturing the bear was by going into the small caves, in which southern Indiana abounds, and where he knew a bruin to have its den.  In these subterranean exploits he always carried a torch light and his rifle, besides his dirk that nearly always accompanied him.  On this occasion he went into the cave, equipped as usual, and left a man who was with him, at the entrance. When he had proceeded into the cave but a short distance, he saw the bear, which, in its turn, also saw him, and being no doubt partially blinded, and considerably scared by the light, it started for daylight in which to wage conflict. But, in order to get that, it was necessary to pass the doughty hunter in the narrow passage way, and at once began that business.  "Bear Jim" at once saw the danger of his position and commenced a retreat, but the bear advanced faster than he retired, and a fearful contest began for the right of way.  He had no opportunity to use his almost unerring rifle, and in the struggle the light was put out.  Instead of coming to his rescue, the man outside ran away through fear, and left Wilson to fight out his own battle.  This proved to be a bloody one, for when he finally managed to effect an escape from both the cave and the brute, the renowned hunter was much the worse for wear, having several severe bites about the shoulders, and being badly scratched on the head and face, with clothes torn in shreds.  He recovered for other bears, having profited but little by his former perilous experience. [History of Lawrence, Orange & Washington Counties, Indiana]

1740 - David Wilson born.  Died Feb. 10, 1820, buried in / near Stephens City, Frederick Co., VA

1766 - Aug. 4 - Mary Wilson born. Died April 11, 1843, buried in / near Stephens City, Frederick Co., VA

1783 - Mary B. Wilson born. Died Sept. 21, 1855 buried in / near Stephens City, Frederick Co., VA

1786 - March 9 - Augusta Co., VA - John Wilson md. Rachel Wilson 

1793 - Dec. 23 - Augusta Co., VA - William Wilson md. Mary Dick

1796 - April 6 - Augusta Co., VA - John Wilson md. Sarah Alexander

1797 - Jan. 7 - Jean Clay Wilson born. Died Sept. 8, 1881 buried in / near Stephens City, Frederick Co., VA.

1809 - Oct. 26 - Augusta Co., VA - Samuel Wilson md. Phebe Tate

1809 - Dec. 21 - Augusta Co., VA - William Wilson md. Betsey McCutchen

1814 - James Wilson entered land in Orangeville Twp., Orange Co., IN

1815 - Paton Wilson entered land in Orange Co., IN

Andrew Wilson entered land in Orange Co., IN in Orangeville Twp.

Thomas Wilson entered land in Southwest Twp., Orange Co. IN

1816 - William Wilson purchased land in Monroe Co., IN - a bit too far north

Alexander Wilson of Jefferson Co., KY bought 160 acres in Floyd Co., IN - borders Kentucky, could be a stop on the way to Orange Co., IN

Orange Co., Indiana formed  from Knox, Gibson and Washington Counties

Paton Wilson voted in Orange Co., IN election in November

Samuel Wilson killed by Indians in Orangeville Township, Orange Co., IN

1818 - John Wilson, blacksmith and farmer, was born in Jefferson Co., Ky., in 1818, and is the fifth of six children born to John and Nancy (Grace) Wilson natives of Kentucky.  Subject attended the schools of Middletown, Ky., and after leaving school at fifteen  years of age learned the blacksmith's trade, after which he opened for himself.  After following business about seven years he came to Washington County, Ind., and purchased a farm of eighty acres, remaining there six years.  He then went to Campbellsburg, bought a farm of thirty acres, and opened a shop.  He afterward came to Leesville, purchased a farm of eighty acres and some other property, where he has since remained.  He was married in 1843 to Miss N.M. Robinson, of Kentucky, and has five children: Thomas T., born March 11, 1844; Harriet, February 14, 1846; John F., March 8, 1851; Iola J. January 20, 1854; Virgil, March 21, 1858.  August 8, 1862, he enlisted in Company K, Sixty-seventh Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and was in the battles of Munfordville, Arkansas Post, and on the Red River Expedition.  He contracted rheumatism while in the service, and in consequence of which he was discharged February 16, 1865.  he has been Assessor and Enumerator of his township, is a member of the Christian Church and a Republican. [History of Lawrence, Orange & Washington Counties, IN]

Daviess County, IN was formed from Knox County

James Wilson entered land in Northwest Twp., Orange Co., IN

1819 - Joseph Wilson and Jeremiah Wilson on voting rolls of Orleanas Twp., Orange Co., IN

James and Joseph Wilson on voting rolls in Northwest Twp., Orange Co., IN

1820 - James Wilson family in Orange Co. IN - 1 male -10 could be Alexander, 1 male 16-25, 1 male 26-44 James, 1 female -10, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 16-25

Asher Wilson entered land in Lawrence Co., IN, county north of Orange Co. and originally part of Orange Co.

Martin County, Indiana formed from Daviess and Dubois Counties

1821? - in the early part of the twenties James wilson had a small mill on Sulphur Creek [in Northwest Township of Orange Co., IN] but it only ran part of the year when there was sufficient water to turn the undershot wheel

1822 - Louis B. Wilson was born at Paoli, Orange County [IN], April 28, 1822, the second child of Nathaniel and Annie (Baker) Wilson, who were natives of Virginia, the former born 1794, and his wife 1796. The father served in the War of 1812 and came to Orange County with his parents in 1817, and was a farmer by occupation.  In 1834 his wife died.  She was a devoted Christian, a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, an amiable lady and mother of six children.  Mr. Wilson took for his second wife in 1835 Jane Kenley, who bore him seven children, and upon the death of this lady Mr. Wilson took as a third wife Mary Hamilton, who still survives him.  He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for over sixty years and died in 1874.  The paternal grandfather of our subject was a Welshman and came to America as a British soldier. Here he met and married Mary Britton, an English lady. They also came to Orange County in 1817 and resided here until their deaths.  Louis B. passed his early life on a farm and has been a resident of his native county all his life.  In 1846 he married Hannah, daughter of William and Mary (Collins) Magner, who was born in Bourbon County, Ky., in 1823, and came to Orange County with her parents when ten years of age.  She died in 1864, and was the mother of five children, one of whom is living, James A.  In 1865 Mr. Wilson married Lydia M., daughter of Henry and Mary (Elrod) Stultz.  Mrs. Wilson is a native of this county, born September 3, 1834.  Five children were born of this marriage, three living: Maggie, Frederick and Louisa.  Mr. Wilson is a member of the Methodist Church, also member of the A.F.&A.M. and a stanch Republican. [History of Lawrence, Orange & Washington Counties, IN]

1826 - Alexander Wilson bought land in Monroe Co., IN - a bit too far north, but may be related

Samuel Wilson, laborer bought land was living in Bedford, IN in Lawrence Co., just north of Orange Co.

1827 - Walter Wilson & James Kell bought land in Gibson Co., IN - a bit too far west

1828 - Alex Wilson & Robert Sloan bought land in Gibson Co., IN - a bit too far west

1830 - Robert Wilson family in Orange Co., IN - 1 male 5-9, 1 male 10-14, 2 males 15-20 Alexander, 1 male 20-30, 1 male 50-60 Robert, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 15-20, 1 female 40-50 listed on the same page with John Wolf, Samuel Arterburn, Peter Cornwell, Simon Cornwell and William Grigsby

James Wilson family in Orange Co., IN - 1 male -15, 1 male 5-10, 1 male 15-20 could be Alexander, 1 male 20-30, 1 male 30-40 James, 2 female 5-10, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 30-40

James A. Wilson family in Orange Co., IN  - 1 male -5, 2 males 5-10, 1 male 15-20 could be Alexander, 1 male 30-40 James A., 1 female -5, 1 female 20-30

1831 - William Wilson bought land in Monroe Co., IN - a bit too far north

1834 - James Wilson purchased land in Gibson Co., IN - a bit too far west 

1835 - George Wilson bought land in Daviess Co., IN - possibly a brother of Alexander

William Copling Wilson bought land in Martin Co., IN - just east of Daviess Co. 

Leroy Wilson bought land in Daviess Co., IN - possibly a brother of Alexander

1836 - Leroy Wilson bought land in Daviess Co., IN - possibly a brother of Alexander

John Wilson of Greene Co., OH bought land in Gibson Co., IN - a bit too far west

Aaron Wilson bought land in Gibson Co., IN

1837 - George Wilson bought land in Daviess Co., IN - possibly a brother of Alexander

John Wilson buried in Liberty Cemetery in Orange Co., IN 

Zacheus Wilson of Alleghaney Co., PA bought land in Gibson Co., IN - probably too late to be Alexander's father. 

Joseph Wilson of Alleghany Co. PA bought land in Gibson Co., IN - probably too late to be Alexander's father

Allen Wilson bought land in Gibson Co., IN - probably too late to be Alexander's father

1838 - Aaron Wilson bought land in Gibson Co., IN

1839 - David Wilson bought land in Gibson Co., IN - probably too late to be Alexander's father

John Wilson bought land in Daviess Co., IN - may be Alexander's brother

1840 - William Wilson bought land in Daviess Co., IN - Alexander was living in Daviess Co., so this may be his father or a brother.

Margaret Wilson family living in Orange Co., IN, 1 male 10-14, 1 male 15-20, 1 female -5, 1 female 15-20, 1 female 20-30, 1 female 50-60 Margaret - possibly Alexander's widowed mother

1842 - Margaret Wilson buried in Liberty Cemetery, Orange Co., IN wife of John who died in 1837.

James Wilson buried in Wilson Family Cemetery in Orange Co., IN 

1851 - Margaret Wilson buried Green Hill Cemetery in Orange Co., IN 

John Wilson bought land in Daviess Co., IN - may be Alexander's brother

1852 - John Wilson bought land in Daviess Co., IN - may be Alexander's brother

1854 - Willis Wilson bought land in Martin Co., IN - just east of Daviess Co., IN

1857 - Jeremiah Wilson buried  Green Hill Cemetery in Orange Co., IN

Children:
Alexander

Revised 12/26/2022