Joseph Wilson
1749-1823
1749-1823
Mecklenburg County Deed Book 20, page 49
1 Nov 1814 Joseph Wilson & Jean his wife to James Spratt for $1350, 170 A on Sugar Cr adj Upton Williamson & John McDowell being part of the land patented to Samuel Bigham 21 Dec 1763, deeded by Bigham to Robert Wilson 16 Apr 1764, and deeded to the grantor 12 Feb 1779 (deed Bk. 10 p. 366). Proved at Aug Court 1814 Mecklenburg County Deed Book 21 page 323 1 Nov 1814: Joseph Wilson, attorney for Aron Wilson of Bedford County TN to John Costen of Mecklenburg, whereas the sd Aaron Wilson by a letter of attorney dated 18 Oct 1813 authorized the sd Joseph Wilson to dispose of a tract of land in Mecklenburg on Sugar Cr known as the Gillens place, now therefore for $550 the following land is sold to Costen viz: 260 A adj Hunter. Proven Aug Crt 1821 Williamson County TN Deed Bk. E p. 421 William Wilson of Wilson County TN to Joseph Wilson 13 Jan 1818 tract of land containing 237 acres on the waters of the Harpeth, including the Harpeth Lick, and bounded by Samuel Wilson, Thomas Wilson and David Edminston. Wit: Thos. Wilson and Josiah Wilson. Reg. 21 Dec 1818 |
Joseph Wilson was married two times. His first wife was Nancy Ferguson, the daughter of Thomas Ferguson who died 1795 in Mecklenburg County, NC. Thomas Ferguson and his wives were buried in Steele Creek Presbyterian Church. Nancy died before her father and her five children (Eleanor Wilson, Thomas Wilson, Martha Wilson, David Wilson and Robert Wilson) were named grandchildren in the will of Thomas Ferguson. (Mecklenburg Co. NC Will Bk. C, p. 70, 26 March 1794, prbt. January 1795)
Records compiled by Prudence Wilson Scott for the Genealogical Department of the Stephen Decatur Chapter, 1951 noted that: "Joseph Wilson, born about 1748, married about 1778, Nancy Furguson, whose father was a linen merchant. Nancy was born in Belfast, Ireland". Nancy Ferguson Wilson died before 1795 and Joseph Wilson married again to Jane Mitchell on 10 Aug 1798 Mecklenburg County NC. The bondsman was her brother Robert Mitchell. Jane Mitchell was the daughter of Henry and Jane Mitchell of Mecklenburg County. (Mecklenburg Co. NC Will Bk. B, p. 129-131, 3 January 1790, prbt. January 1790)
Louise G. Lynch wrote in her book Our Valiant Men, "Robert Wilson, II and his brother Joseph, served under Col. Lyle with Lincoln at Charleston and were taken prisoners but were given a parole and allowed to return home. They had scarcely reached their home when the British General declared the country subdued and required all militiamen to join in the fight. Refusing to fight against their country, they joined the Company of Gen. Sumpter and was in the Battle of Hanging Rock, among others." "Joseph Wilson killed a Tory and carried off his rifle which was in the possession of his son, David Wilson, of Maury County, Tennessee in 1850". Our Valiant Men, goes on to say Joseph Wilson was born about 1749 and married Sarah White, a daughter of Moses White. This is incorrect. Joseph Wilson was confused in this article with another Joseph Wilson who died 1833 in Sumner County, TN. This man is often called Joseph Lawson Wilson and he married Sarah White, a daughter of Moses White of Rowan County, NC. Joseph and Sarah White Wilson migrated to Sumner County, TN before 1792. Joseph Wilson, the son of Robert & Eleanor Carothers Wilson was still living in Mecklenburg County, NC in 1814. He was deeded 170 acres from Robert Wilson in 1779 and he held the 170 acres until 1814 when he sold it to James Spratt.
Records compiled by Prudence Wilson Scott for the Genealogical Department of the Stephen Decatur Chapter, 1951 noted that: "Joseph Wilson, born about 1748, married about 1778, Nancy Furguson, whose father was a linen merchant. Nancy was born in Belfast, Ireland". Nancy Ferguson Wilson died before 1795 and Joseph Wilson married again to Jane Mitchell on 10 Aug 1798 Mecklenburg County NC. The bondsman was her brother Robert Mitchell. Jane Mitchell was the daughter of Henry and Jane Mitchell of Mecklenburg County. (Mecklenburg Co. NC Will Bk. B, p. 129-131, 3 January 1790, prbt. January 1790)
Louise G. Lynch wrote in her book Our Valiant Men, "Robert Wilson, II and his brother Joseph, served under Col. Lyle with Lincoln at Charleston and were taken prisoners but were given a parole and allowed to return home. They had scarcely reached their home when the British General declared the country subdued and required all militiamen to join in the fight. Refusing to fight against their country, they joined the Company of Gen. Sumpter and was in the Battle of Hanging Rock, among others." "Joseph Wilson killed a Tory and carried off his rifle which was in the possession of his son, David Wilson, of Maury County, Tennessee in 1850". Our Valiant Men, goes on to say Joseph Wilson was born about 1749 and married Sarah White, a daughter of Moses White. This is incorrect. Joseph Wilson was confused in this article with another Joseph Wilson who died 1833 in Sumner County, TN. This man is often called Joseph Lawson Wilson and he married Sarah White, a daughter of Moses White of Rowan County, NC. Joseph and Sarah White Wilson migrated to Sumner County, TN before 1792. Joseph Wilson, the son of Robert & Eleanor Carothers Wilson was still living in Mecklenburg County, NC in 1814. He was deeded 170 acres from Robert Wilson in 1779 and he held the 170 acres until 1814 when he sold it to James Spratt.
Mecklenburg County Deed Bk. 20-49, 1 Nov 1814
Joseph Wilson and wife Jain, 170 acres on Sugar Creek to James Spratt, corner of Upton Williamson to John McDowells, land patent to Samuel Bigham, 21 Dec 1763, conveyed to Robert Wilson by deed dated 16 Apr 1764, and conveyed by Robert Wilson to Joseph Wilson by deed dated 12 Feb 1779 (Deed Bk. 10:366, witnessed by Aaron Wilson & John McDowell, proven April Crt 1779) |
Joseph and Jane Wilson lived near the College Grove community of Williamson County on land he purchased in 1818.
Williamson County Deed Bk. E-421, 13 Jan 1818
William Wilson to Joseph Wilson, 237 acres on waters of Harpeth, including the Harpeth Lick, bounded by Samuel Wilson, Thos. Wilson and David Edminston. Wit: Thos. Wilson and Josiah Wilson, reg. 21 Dec 1818 |
Joseph Wilson died around June 1823 and his widow Jane died after 1832. The sale of the property of Joseph Wilson, deceased, was held 16 June 1823. Joseph Wilson was the father of eleven children.
Estate of Joseph Wilson presented 16 June 1823 Williamson County TN Account of property sold presented July Term 1823, Vol.3-650; Williamson County TN Allotment and provisions to Jane Wilson widow of Joseph Wilson, deceased July Term 1823. Thomas Wilson vs. William R. Nunn and Samuel Brown Exr of Joseph Wilson, deceased. Minute Book 8, pg. 32 Jan. 1825
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When Aaron A. Wilson, the brother of Joseph Wilson, died 1833 in Marshall County TN, his estate was divided among his eight brothers, each brother or his heirs drawing a lot of land. Since Joseph Wilson was already deceased, his heirs drew lot #8 of fifty acres which was divided into eleven shares and sold 26 Sep 1843 to James N. Graves. (Marshall County Bk. F-373)
Children of JOSEPH WILSON and (1) NANCY FERGUSON:
1. ELLEN WILSON was born Abt. 1780 in North Carolina, and died Aft. 1850 in Maury County TN. She married GREENBERRY DEAN. Eleanor Wilson was a granddaughter in the will of Thomas Ferguson, 1795.
2. THOMAS WILSON was born 01 Jan 1783 in North Carolina, and died 29 Sep 1852 in Williamson County TN (will). He married MARGARET PEGGY ANN WILSON 07 Mar 1805 in Williamson County TN, his cousin, daughter of SAMUEL WILSON and MARTHA CLARK. Thomas Wilson was a grandson in the will of Thomas Ferguson, 1795.
3. MARTHA WILSON born about 1785; married GEORGE CATHY. Their marriage record in Mecklenburg County NC has Patsy Wilson m. George Cathey, 7 Apr 1807, Alexander Cathey bondsman. Martha Wilson was a granddaughter in the will of Thomas Ferguson, 1795. In 1833 Martha Wilson Cathey and her husband George Cathey were living in Mecklenburg County, NC.
4. ROBERT WILSON born 4 Oct 1789 was a grandson in the will of Thomas Ferguson,1795. Robert Wilson moved to Decatur, Macon County, IL before 1830. He married (1) Jane Donnell, 29 Aug 1812 Wilson County TN and (2) Mrs. Sarah Lindsey Hodge, 15 Sep 1829 Wilson County TN. Robert Wilson died in 1873 and was buried in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Decatur Macon County IL
5. DAVID WILSON was born Abt. 1789 in North Carolina, and died in June 1862 Marshall County TN. He married ANNIE HAYNES 07 Aug 1810 in Maury County TN. David Wilson was a grandson in the will of Thomas Ferguson, 1795. Annie Haynes was born 1790 and was the daughter of James Haynes and Rachel Love of Cornersville, TN.
Elizabeth Ellet, wrote in her book Women of the Revolution, 1852, Chapter 20, "Eleanor Wilson" p. 348, "In that of Hanging Rock, Capt. David Reid, one of their kinsmen, was mortally wounded, and in great agony called for water, which young Robert (Wilson) brought in his hat. In the same action Joseph (Wilson), a little in advance, was suddenly assaulted by a tory - a powerful man- whom he knew, but killed him after a severe struggle, carrying off his rifle which is now in the possession of his son, David Wilson, of Maine [sic] County, Tennessee." The chapter on Eleanor Wilson was written by Milton Andrews Haynes who obtained the materials from different members of the family. Milton Andrews Haynes was a great-grandson of Robert & Eleanor Wilson.
Children of JOSEPH WILSON and (2) JANE MITCHELL:
6. NANCY WILSON, born about 1800; married JESSE HARDIN about 1820. They lived in Hickman County, TN in 1840. It is not clear if Nancy's mother was Nancy Ferguson or Jane Mitchell.
7. JANE WILSON, born 1804-1810 was a minor in 1825, and married JAMES BURCHETT 23 Dec 1827 Williamson County TN. They moved to Jersey County, IL before 1850.
8. CATHERINE WILSON born between 1810- 1820, married JOHN M. DALTON 15 Dec 1827 Williamson County TN. Catherine died about 1838 in Adams County IL
9. JOSEPH W. WILSON, born between 1810-1820 was a minor in 1825. It has been reported but not verified he settled in Butler County MO
10. MARGRET WILSON, born 27 April 1813, married ELMORE LINDSEY, 16 Jul 1837 Williamson County TN. Elmore Lindsey went into the Mexican War and never returned. Widow Margaret Lindsey and her two children, a son and daughter, moved to Macon County IL around 1847. Their son, John Lindsey was a newspaper publisher in Decatur, Macon County, IL until his death in 1891. Ref: Obituary of Mrs. John Lindsey (Edna Nicholson Lindsey), 1928 Decatur, IL.
11. POLLY WILSON, born between 27 April 1813. Mary & Margret Wilson were twins and the family legend is they were carried over the Cumberland Gap to Tennessee in saddlebags.
Children of JOSEPH WILSON and (1) NANCY FERGUSON:
1. ELLEN WILSON was born Abt. 1780 in North Carolina, and died Aft. 1850 in Maury County TN. She married GREENBERRY DEAN. Eleanor Wilson was a granddaughter in the will of Thomas Ferguson, 1795.
2. THOMAS WILSON was born 01 Jan 1783 in North Carolina, and died 29 Sep 1852 in Williamson County TN (will). He married MARGARET PEGGY ANN WILSON 07 Mar 1805 in Williamson County TN, his cousin, daughter of SAMUEL WILSON and MARTHA CLARK. Thomas Wilson was a grandson in the will of Thomas Ferguson, 1795.
3. MARTHA WILSON born about 1785; married GEORGE CATHY. Their marriage record in Mecklenburg County NC has Patsy Wilson m. George Cathey, 7 Apr 1807, Alexander Cathey bondsman. Martha Wilson was a granddaughter in the will of Thomas Ferguson, 1795. In 1833 Martha Wilson Cathey and her husband George Cathey were living in Mecklenburg County, NC.
4. ROBERT WILSON born 4 Oct 1789 was a grandson in the will of Thomas Ferguson,1795. Robert Wilson moved to Decatur, Macon County, IL before 1830. He married (1) Jane Donnell, 29 Aug 1812 Wilson County TN and (2) Mrs. Sarah Lindsey Hodge, 15 Sep 1829 Wilson County TN. Robert Wilson died in 1873 and was buried in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Decatur Macon County IL
5. DAVID WILSON was born Abt. 1789 in North Carolina, and died in June 1862 Marshall County TN. He married ANNIE HAYNES 07 Aug 1810 in Maury County TN. David Wilson was a grandson in the will of Thomas Ferguson, 1795. Annie Haynes was born 1790 and was the daughter of James Haynes and Rachel Love of Cornersville, TN.
Elizabeth Ellet, wrote in her book Women of the Revolution, 1852, Chapter 20, "Eleanor Wilson" p. 348, "In that of Hanging Rock, Capt. David Reid, one of their kinsmen, was mortally wounded, and in great agony called for water, which young Robert (Wilson) brought in his hat. In the same action Joseph (Wilson), a little in advance, was suddenly assaulted by a tory - a powerful man- whom he knew, but killed him after a severe struggle, carrying off his rifle which is now in the possession of his son, David Wilson, of Maine [sic] County, Tennessee." The chapter on Eleanor Wilson was written by Milton Andrews Haynes who obtained the materials from different members of the family. Milton Andrews Haynes was a great-grandson of Robert & Eleanor Wilson.
Children of JOSEPH WILSON and (2) JANE MITCHELL:
6. NANCY WILSON, born about 1800; married JESSE HARDIN about 1820. They lived in Hickman County, TN in 1840. It is not clear if Nancy's mother was Nancy Ferguson or Jane Mitchell.
7. JANE WILSON, born 1804-1810 was a minor in 1825, and married JAMES BURCHETT 23 Dec 1827 Williamson County TN. They moved to Jersey County, IL before 1850.
8. CATHERINE WILSON born between 1810- 1820, married JOHN M. DALTON 15 Dec 1827 Williamson County TN. Catherine died about 1838 in Adams County IL
9. JOSEPH W. WILSON, born between 1810-1820 was a minor in 1825. It has been reported but not verified he settled in Butler County MO
10. MARGRET WILSON, born 27 April 1813, married ELMORE LINDSEY, 16 Jul 1837 Williamson County TN. Elmore Lindsey went into the Mexican War and never returned. Widow Margaret Lindsey and her two children, a son and daughter, moved to Macon County IL around 1847. Their son, John Lindsey was a newspaper publisher in Decatur, Macon County, IL until his death in 1891. Ref: Obituary of Mrs. John Lindsey (Edna Nicholson Lindsey), 1928 Decatur, IL.
11. POLLY WILSON, born between 27 April 1813. Mary & Margret Wilson were twins and the family legend is they were carried over the Cumberland Gap to Tennessee in saddlebags.
Aaron Wilson
1751-1833
1751-1833
Aaron A. Wilson was born about 1751 and died 1833 in Marshall County, TN. His brithdate was noted in the deposition of Moses Wilson for the pension application of Mrs. Jane Wilson. Aaron served in the Mecklenburg County Militia during the Revolutionary War and afterward served as a Justice of the Peace for Mecklenburg county .
Aaron A. Wilson of Mecklenburg County, NC purchased 800 acres from Samuel Patterson 18 Jul 1798 for 250 Spanish Milled Dollars. (Bedford Co. B-260). It appears that Aaron had no wife or children and probably was never married. He was listed on the 1820 census in Bedford Co. TN living alone. (000001-00000). Contrary to what is frequently written, Aaron A. Wilson did not marry Hannah Martin in 1812. It is believed Aaron A. Wilson was buried in the Wilson Cemetery near Chapel Hill although there is no stone present at this time. When Aaron died, about 1833, his estate was divided between his eight brothers or if the brother was deceased among his heirs. The eight brothers and/or their heirs named in the land distribution were: Thomas Wilson ( his son Aaron), James Wilson, Moses Wilson, Zacheus Wilson, Samuel Wilson ( his heirs) , Robert Wilson (his heirs) , Josiah Wilson, Joseph Wilson (his heirs). One brother, John Wilson, was not included in the division, because he died prior to his brother Aaron, without heirs. The lots were drawn as follows:
Reference: Marshall County Historical Quarterly, Vol. 10, Fall 1979, No.3, page 63, researched by Donald C. Jetter. Mr. Jetter researched the deeds which showed how the land belonging to Aaron A. Wilson was divided and the subsequent sales of the lots by his heirs.
LOT 1- THOMAS WILSON 39 acres. Aaron A. Wilson of Williamson County sold the 39 acres to John H. Wilson for $250 in 1834. (Marshall Co. Bk.A-22) Aaron A. Wilson was the administrator of his father Thomas Wilson's estate.
LOT 2 - JAMES WILSON 48 acres. James Wilson sold his lot of 48 acres to his son John H. Wilson in 1834 for $100 (Marshall Co. Bk.A-20). John H. Wilson later willed it to his son John Henderson Wilson in 1836.
LOT 3 - MOSES WILSON 67 acres. In 1840, Moses Wilson gave 4 acres to the Cumberland Presbyterian Church on which the Pleasant Grove Meeting House was built. The balance of the 67 acres was sold in his estate settlement in 1850.
LOT 4 - ZACCHEUS WILSON 65 acres. In 1834, Zaccheus Wilson of Williamson Co. TN sold his 65 acres to John H. Wilson for $250 (Marshall Co. Bk.A-21) John H. Wilson willed the 65 acres to his son Isaac Shook Wilson in 1836.
LOT 5 - SAMUEL WILSON 72 acres. Samuel Wilson died in 1812 in Williamson Co. TN and his lot was divided among his six heirs.
LOT 6 - ROBERT WILSON 56 acres. Robert Wilson died 1819 in Williamson Co. TN and his lot of 56 acres was divided among his eight heirs; Jane Patterson, Charles Calhoun and his wife Mary, John Wall and his wife Martha, James Wilson and his wife Cynthia, Louisa Wilson, James S. Haynes and his wife Asenath, William Morrison and his wife Eleanor, and David G. Jones and his wife Matilda.
LOT 7 - JOSIAH WILSON 45 acres. Josiah Wilson kept his lot of 45 acres until his death in 1851.
LOT 8 - JOSEPH WILSON 50 acres. Joseph Wilson died in 1823 in Williamson Co. TN and his lot of 50 acres was divided into eleven shares.
Aaron A. Wilson of Mecklenburg County, NC purchased 800 acres from Samuel Patterson 18 Jul 1798 for 250 Spanish Milled Dollars. (Bedford Co. B-260). It appears that Aaron had no wife or children and probably was never married. He was listed on the 1820 census in Bedford Co. TN living alone. (000001-00000). Contrary to what is frequently written, Aaron A. Wilson did not marry Hannah Martin in 1812. It is believed Aaron A. Wilson was buried in the Wilson Cemetery near Chapel Hill although there is no stone present at this time. When Aaron died, about 1833, his estate was divided between his eight brothers or if the brother was deceased among his heirs. The eight brothers and/or their heirs named in the land distribution were: Thomas Wilson ( his son Aaron), James Wilson, Moses Wilson, Zacheus Wilson, Samuel Wilson ( his heirs) , Robert Wilson (his heirs) , Josiah Wilson, Joseph Wilson (his heirs). One brother, John Wilson, was not included in the division, because he died prior to his brother Aaron, without heirs. The lots were drawn as follows:
Reference: Marshall County Historical Quarterly, Vol. 10, Fall 1979, No.3, page 63, researched by Donald C. Jetter. Mr. Jetter researched the deeds which showed how the land belonging to Aaron A. Wilson was divided and the subsequent sales of the lots by his heirs.
LOT 1- THOMAS WILSON 39 acres. Aaron A. Wilson of Williamson County sold the 39 acres to John H. Wilson for $250 in 1834. (Marshall Co. Bk.A-22) Aaron A. Wilson was the administrator of his father Thomas Wilson's estate.
LOT 2 - JAMES WILSON 48 acres. James Wilson sold his lot of 48 acres to his son John H. Wilson in 1834 for $100 (Marshall Co. Bk.A-20). John H. Wilson later willed it to his son John Henderson Wilson in 1836.
LOT 3 - MOSES WILSON 67 acres. In 1840, Moses Wilson gave 4 acres to the Cumberland Presbyterian Church on which the Pleasant Grove Meeting House was built. The balance of the 67 acres was sold in his estate settlement in 1850.
LOT 4 - ZACCHEUS WILSON 65 acres. In 1834, Zaccheus Wilson of Williamson Co. TN sold his 65 acres to John H. Wilson for $250 (Marshall Co. Bk.A-21) John H. Wilson willed the 65 acres to his son Isaac Shook Wilson in 1836.
LOT 5 - SAMUEL WILSON 72 acres. Samuel Wilson died in 1812 in Williamson Co. TN and his lot was divided among his six heirs.
LOT 6 - ROBERT WILSON 56 acres. Robert Wilson died 1819 in Williamson Co. TN and his lot of 56 acres was divided among his eight heirs; Jane Patterson, Charles Calhoun and his wife Mary, John Wall and his wife Martha, James Wilson and his wife Cynthia, Louisa Wilson, James S. Haynes and his wife Asenath, William Morrison and his wife Eleanor, and David G. Jones and his wife Matilda.
LOT 7 - JOSIAH WILSON 45 acres. Josiah Wilson kept his lot of 45 acres until his death in 1851.
LOT 8 - JOSEPH WILSON 50 acres. Joseph Wilson died in 1823 in Williamson Co. TN and his lot of 50 acres was divided into eleven shares.
John Wilson
1753-1826
1753-1826
John Wilson was born about 1753 according to his birthdate noted by Moses Wilson in the pension application of Mrs. Jane Wilson. Not much is known about John although he was a soldier in the Revolution and had been captured by the British along with his father in August 1780. John apparently moved to the Williamson County area of Tennessee before 1820. John Wilson died in late fall of 1826 and this is the reason he was not mentioned as an heir in the estate of his brother Aaron Wilson in 1833. John Wilson is noted as "John Wilson Sr." in his estate which was administered by Josiah Wilson and presented in Williamson County TN court January 1827.
January Court 1827
Book 4, page 174
Williamson Co. TN
Account of sales. A list of the sale of property of JOHN WILSON SENIOR, deceased. Adm. Josiah Wilson
1 mattock, 1 coulter, 1 axe, box & sundries, 1 tomihawk, chisel & whetsone, testament, Bible, 3 deer skins, 1 blanket, tobacco, sundries, great coat, wool hat, sundry clothing, chest, 1 mare, saddle & bridle, 1 colt.
one note on Aaron J. Wilson bearing interest from 15 October 1826
one note on A.W. Graves & Samuel Graves bearing interest from 14 November 1826
one note on Andrew Patterson bearing interest from 18 January 1826
one note on John A. Wilson given in September 1820 with a credit of $10, 20 May 1821
3 pieces of gold deposited with Zacheus Wilson
1 English & 1 French Guinea
1 not known - one small piece supposed to be a two dollar piece.
The articles in this estate account, which are primarily personal items, do not seem appropriate for a married man with a family. Since no children of John Wilson Senior were mentioned as heirs in the distribution of Aaron A. Wilson's land in 1833, it appears John Wilson had no heirs and perhaps was never married. Mathew James Wilson, a son of Zacheus Wilson, wrote in 1875 to Lyman Draper that "my Uncle John died at my father's house". Mathew's Uncle John told him stories about the Revolutionary War and Mathew especially remembered how John and his father Robert Wilson had been captured by the British, put in prison and how they with thirty other prisoners by "strategy" made their escape.
John Wilson was probably one the two men over age 45 listed in the household of Zacheus Wilson on the 1820 census for Williamson County, TN. Mathew James Wilson, son of Zacheus, was born in 1807 and was about nineteen years old when his Uncle John died.
Apparently DAR applications from the past have stated the son of Robert and Eleanor Carothers Wilson named John was married to Susannah Boone, and he died in 1838. It is true there was a John H. Wilson who died 1838 in Marshall County, TN who's wife was name Susannah, but this man was not the son of Robert and Eleanor Wilson, but the son of James Wilson (below). I have seen no documentation that proves John Wilson married Susannah Boone, and unless some documentation come forth.
January Court 1827
Book 4, page 174
Williamson Co. TN
Account of sales. A list of the sale of property of JOHN WILSON SENIOR, deceased. Adm. Josiah Wilson
1 mattock, 1 coulter, 1 axe, box & sundries, 1 tomihawk, chisel & whetsone, testament, Bible, 3 deer skins, 1 blanket, tobacco, sundries, great coat, wool hat, sundry clothing, chest, 1 mare, saddle & bridle, 1 colt.
one note on Aaron J. Wilson bearing interest from 15 October 1826
one note on A.W. Graves & Samuel Graves bearing interest from 14 November 1826
one note on Andrew Patterson bearing interest from 18 January 1826
one note on John A. Wilson given in September 1820 with a credit of $10, 20 May 1821
3 pieces of gold deposited with Zacheus Wilson
1 English & 1 French Guinea
1 not known - one small piece supposed to be a two dollar piece.
The articles in this estate account, which are primarily personal items, do not seem appropriate for a married man with a family. Since no children of John Wilson Senior were mentioned as heirs in the distribution of Aaron A. Wilson's land in 1833, it appears John Wilson had no heirs and perhaps was never married. Mathew James Wilson, a son of Zacheus Wilson, wrote in 1875 to Lyman Draper that "my Uncle John died at my father's house". Mathew's Uncle John told him stories about the Revolutionary War and Mathew especially remembered how John and his father Robert Wilson had been captured by the British, put in prison and how they with thirty other prisoners by "strategy" made their escape.
John Wilson was probably one the two men over age 45 listed in the household of Zacheus Wilson on the 1820 census for Williamson County, TN. Mathew James Wilson, son of Zacheus, was born in 1807 and was about nineteen years old when his Uncle John died.
Apparently DAR applications from the past have stated the son of Robert and Eleanor Carothers Wilson named John was married to Susannah Boone, and he died in 1838. It is true there was a John H. Wilson who died 1838 in Marshall County, TN who's wife was name Susannah, but this man was not the son of Robert and Eleanor Wilson, but the son of James Wilson (below). I have seen no documentation that proves John Wilson married Susannah Boone, and unless some documentation come forth.
James Wilson
1757-1843
1757-1843
James Wilson was the fourth son of Robert and Eleanor Carothers Wilson to served in the Revolutionary War. He was born 25 Sep 1757 in Mecklenburg County North Carolina and died 11 April 1843 in Marshall County, TN.
There is a great deal of confusion regarding the wives or wife of James Wilson. Several sources state his wives were (1) Ruth Davidson and (2) Sarah Ogilvie, however the genealogy of another man named James Wilson, who died 1838 in Williamson County TN, also claims Ruth Davidson as his wife. This other James Wilson is most commonly known as James Hazard Wilson, and it's likely the records of the two men have been confused. This confusion is evident in the article written by Louise Lynch in Our Valiant Men where the children of James Wilson of Marshall Co. TN were listed as the children James Hazard Wilson of Williamson Co. TN. (Will of James Wilson Sr. Willliamson Co. TN Will Bk. 6, p. 516)_
Shortly after the close of the Revolution James Wilson left Mecklenburg County NC moved to the State of Georgia,. He eventually settled in the area of Bedford County, TN on land which became Marshall County . Several of James Wilson's children were born in North Carolina but Ogilive is not a name found in Mecklenburg County during the time of the Revolution. It is possible Sarah was a second wife and/or a widow when she married James Wilson.
There is a great deal of confusion regarding the wives or wife of James Wilson. Several sources state his wives were (1) Ruth Davidson and (2) Sarah Ogilvie, however the genealogy of another man named James Wilson, who died 1838 in Williamson County TN, also claims Ruth Davidson as his wife. This other James Wilson is most commonly known as James Hazard Wilson, and it's likely the records of the two men have been confused. This confusion is evident in the article written by Louise Lynch in Our Valiant Men where the children of James Wilson of Marshall Co. TN were listed as the children James Hazard Wilson of Williamson Co. TN. (Will of James Wilson Sr. Willliamson Co. TN Will Bk. 6, p. 516)_
Shortly after the close of the Revolution James Wilson left Mecklenburg County NC moved to the State of Georgia,. He eventually settled in the area of Bedford County, TN on land which became Marshall County . Several of James Wilson's children were born in North Carolina but Ogilive is not a name found in Mecklenburg County during the time of the Revolution. It is possible Sarah was a second wife and/or a widow when she married James Wilson.
Mecklenburg Co. NC Deed Bk. 14-441, 25 Jan 1794, Jas. Willson of GA to Aron Wilson, for 60 lbs NC currency 170 acres on Sugar Crk. adj Frances Young and Robert Hunter to the east. Wit: Zacheus Wilson and Moses Wilson. Pr. in Jan. 1794 Crt. |
James Wilson died intestate, Marshall County, TN Administrator Settlements Bk. A-84, 1846. It is believed he and his wife Sarah were buried in the Wilson/Cole Cemetery at the Thick Community north of Duck River on Thick Road. At one time there was tombstone in this cemetery for Aaron Wilson, the son of James Wilson, which was inscribed "son of Jas. & S. Wilson". Cemetery Records of Marshall County, Tennessee by Helen & Timothy Marsh and Ralph Whitesell
A record of James' children and grandchildren was recorded in Marshall County Court Minutes, August Term, 1843, Bk. B- 308 in a deposition made by Thomas C.H Miller and Nathan A. Forrest.
A record of James' children and grandchildren was recorded in Marshall County Court Minutes, August Term, 1843, Bk. B- 308 in a deposition made by Thomas C.H Miller and Nathan A. Forrest.
TCH Miller and N.A. Miller appeared in open court and after being first sworn to answer questions deposed and said that James Wilson was a pensioner of the United States at the rate of $53.33 per annum; was a resident of Marshall County, State of Tennessee and died in Marshall County, State of Tennessee in the year 1843 on the 11th day of April and that he left no widow but the following heirs, to wit; Ann McCrory formerly Ann Wilson, Susannah Hunter, formerly Susannah Wilson; Margaret Burns formerly Margaret Wilson, Ellen Graves formerly Ellen Wilson, Aaron J. Wilson's heirs viz, Ewing A Wilson, Sarah Wilson, Susannah Roberts formerly Susannah Wilson, the heirs of John H. Wilson viz, James M. Wilson, Milas N. Wilson, Isaac S. Wilson, Ann M. Wilson, Susannah M. Wilson, Mary Wilson, John Wilson.
Children of James Wilson:
1. Eleanor “Ellen” Wilson born about 1780 in North Carolina married Samuel Graves. They were living in Marshall County, TN on the 1850 census. Both died in Marshall County, TN. Children: James Nelson Graves, Aaron Wilson Graves, Jane Graves, John H. Graves, Dr. Thomas Modral Graves.
2. Aaron J. Wilson born 14 Nov 1784 in North Carolina married Hannah Martin 13 Mar 1812. Aaron J. Wilson died 29 Aug 1832, and was buried in the Wilson/Cole Cemetery near the Thick Community in Marshall County, TN. Children: Sarah G. McCord, Ewing Anderson Wilson, Mary M. Wilson, Susannah M. Roberts, Mirilla D. Wilson, James D.M. Wilson.
3. John H. Wilson born about 1785 in North Carolina married Susanna, who was possibly his cousin Susanna Wilson daughter of John Wilson and Ann Meek of Sumner County, TN. John H. Wilson died in Nov 1838. (Marshall County, TN Will Bk. A, page 3) Children: James M. Wilson, Ann Matilda Ezell, Milus M. Wilson, Isaas Shook Wilson, Susannah M. Graves, Mary E. Davis, John Henderson Wilson.
4. Ann Wilson born 11 Oct 1791 in Georgia married John McCrory. Ann died 22 Jan 1854 and was buried in Old Salem Cemetery, Bell Buckle, TN Children: Malinda McCrory, Jane Millie Thomas, James W. McCrory, Hugh McCrory, Hannah McCrory, Sarah Ann Thomas, Eliza McCrory, Martha McCrory, Moses Wilson McCrory, Mary R. McCrory, Dr. Thomas Chapman McCrory.
5. Margaret Wilson born 4 Mar 1794 in Georgia married John Elias Burns. Margaret died 19 Oct 1871 and was buried in Pleasant Hope Cemetery, Polk County, MO. Children: John Foster Burns, William Burns, Robert W. Burns, Malinda Fullerton, Susanna M. Baker, Joseph M. Burns, Zaccheus Thomas Lafayette Burns, Elihu D. Burns.
6. Susanna Wilson was born about 1796 in Georgia married Elihu Whitfield Hunter. Susanna died 1 Aug 1848 and was buried in Bethbirei Cemetery, Marshall County, TN. Children: Sarah Malinda Hunter, Robert P. Hunter, Emily M. Cooper, Margaret M. Hunter, Thomas H.M. Hunter, James B. Hunter.
There are only six children mentioned in the court document dated 1843 regarding the children of James Wilson. Two of his children, both sons were deceased.
James Wilson #S3565
Declaration in order to obtain the benefits
of an Act of Congress passed the 7th of June 1832.
State of Tennessee
Bedford County Court, February Term 1833
On this 6th day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and thirty three- personally appeared in open Court before the whorshipful William McCliore, Samuel Phillips and John B. Armstrong Esquires gentlemen justices of the peace appointed to hold the court of pleas and Quarter Sessions for said county now sitting; James Wilson Senr. a resident of said county aged seventy five years four months and twelve days who after being sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed the 7th of June 1832 that he entered the Service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated (to wit) That he entered the service of the United States as a drafted soldier in the county of Mecklenburgh and state of North Carolina on the first of August in the year 1776 and was placed in a company commanded by Captain Robert Irwin in a regiment commanded by Col. Adam Alexander who was under the command of Genl. Rutherford. He says his other company officers were Lieut William Barnett and Ensign David Reed; and was mustered into service at Virgils Springs in the county of Roan in said state of North Carolina, and was marched from that place against the Cherokee nation of Indians - he says he was marched up the Cataba River and across the mountain to Swanano? river, and from that across Frenchboard river to Watauga town, he says there was a small skirmish between the Indians and Americans before they reached Watauga town, but very little damage done on either side, Deponent states he was then marched to another small Indian Village but does not recollect the name of it where Genl Williamson passed Genl Rutherfords troops with the troops from South Carolina. He further says that after remaining there for some time he was marched back to Mecklenburg county where he says he was discharged in writing the first week in November for a tour of duty of three months - deponent further says that afterwards some time in the month of Nov 1777 he entered the service of the United States as a drafted soldier and was placed in a company commanded by Captain William Barnett in said county of Mecklenburgh; but was taken from the company by order of the commanding officer and placed as a waggoner to drive a publick waggon in carrying the baggage for the troops under General Davidson to Sherrils ford on the Yadkin River, he says he was then ordered back to the Town of Charlotte in Mecklenburg where he continued in service driving said waggon until he was discharged for a three months tour of duty in writing on the 10th day of February 1778 by an officer in General Greenes Army but does not recollect the name at this time recollect his name; Deponant further states that he entered the service of the United States again in the month of October 1779 as a drafted soldier and was placed in a company commanded by his former Captain William Barnett in a Regiment commanded by Col. Robert Irwin and marched into the neighborhood of Sugar Creek and to various other places in Mecklenburgh county, and across the Cataba river, into the chartered limits of the State of South Carolina, then claimed by the Indians of the Cataba tribe. He says he was in several skirmishes with the Tories and British scouting parites, and was then marched back to an encampment near the house of Mr. John Gillalands in said county of Mecklinburgh where he was discharged in writing by his captain, he thinks in the month of January 1780 for a tourer of duty of three months. - Deponent states that he entered the service again as a drafted soldier in the same county Mecklinburgh about the first of June 1780 and was placed a a company under the command of David Reed who was under the command of Col. Robert Irwin and was marched to the Hanging Rock in South Carolina he says he was in the Battle at that place between the troops under Genl Sumpter and the British and Tories where he lost his Capt. who was killed in that engagement he thinks the battle took place between the 10th & 20th of July 1780 - he states he was then marched back home to Mecklinburgh county where he was discharged in writing by Col. Robert Irwin about the first of September 1780 for a touer of duty of three months - Deponant says that he entered the service again as a volunteer about the last of September in the same year 1780 in the same county Mecklinburgh under the command of Majr James White to go against the British who were on their march to Charlotte in the county of Mecklinburg N. Carolina and was in a small skirmish with the advance or front guards of the British before they reached Charlotte but the Americans were overpowered by the enemy and were compelled to retreat, he says he was then marched to a place called Tuckasiege ford on the Cataba river where the Americans encamped and remained for some time but on receiving information that Genl Davidson was killed at Cowans ford on the last mentioned river he was marched into Roan county on the Yadkin river where he says he remained in service for three or four weeks and the term of three months which he volunteered to served having expired, he was marched home and dismissed, He further states that he volunteered in obediance to a proclamation issued by Genl Greene under a Col. but does not recollect his name, and served four weeks making in the whole a term of actual service in the War of the Revolution of not less than nineteen months for which he claims a pension and altho a part of his service was performed in the character of waggoner he declares it was not upon civil contract but as a drafted soldier- He further says that he has no documentary evidence whatever at this time; and that he knows of no person whos testimony he can procure who can testify as to his service except what he can prove by the testimony of Robert Carithers; and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency in the United States and he hereby relinquished all and every claim to a pension or anuity except the present-
Interroggatores by the Court-
Int. 1st- Where and in what year were you born-
I was born in Mecklinburgh county in the state of North Carolina on the 25th day of September in the year 1757 agreeable to my Fathers family record.
Int. 2nd- Have you any record of your age and if so where is it-
I have no record of my age at this time.
Int. 3rd- Where were you living when called into service-
I was a citizen of Mecklinburgh county in the state of North Carolina during all the time I was in service.
Int. 4th- Where have you lived since the Revolutionary War and where do you now live-
I remained a citizen of said county of Mecklinburgh for about three years after the close of the war when I removed to the State of Georgia, and from there I removed to Williamson County Tennessee and from that Bedford county in the last mentioned state where I have lived about twenty four years and where I now live.
Int. 5th- How were you called into service, were you drafted did you volunteer or were you a substitute and if a substitute for whom-
I was a drafted soldier during all my service except the two last tourers which I served as a volunteer.
Int. 6th- State the name of some of the regular officers who were with the troops where you served such continental and militia regiments as you can recollect and the general circumstances of your service-
I do not recollect the names of any regular officers who was with the troops where I served, nor do I recollect the name or number of any regiment where I served at this time, and I believe my declaration contains the most prominent circumstances of my service that I am able at this time to give.
Int. 7th- Did you ever receive a discharge and if so what has become of it-
I did receive four discharges in writing, but what has become of them I cannot tell. I took but little care of them, not knowing they would ever be of service to me, they have long since been lost.
State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their opinion of your service as a soldier of the Revolution -
Ans. The Rev. George Newton, John Wortham Esq. and James Brittain, subscribed and sworn to the day and year aforesaid.
James Wilson (seal)
Children of James Wilson:
1. Eleanor “Ellen” Wilson born about 1780 in North Carolina married Samuel Graves. They were living in Marshall County, TN on the 1850 census. Both died in Marshall County, TN. Children: James Nelson Graves, Aaron Wilson Graves, Jane Graves, John H. Graves, Dr. Thomas Modral Graves.
2. Aaron J. Wilson born 14 Nov 1784 in North Carolina married Hannah Martin 13 Mar 1812. Aaron J. Wilson died 29 Aug 1832, and was buried in the Wilson/Cole Cemetery near the Thick Community in Marshall County, TN. Children: Sarah G. McCord, Ewing Anderson Wilson, Mary M. Wilson, Susannah M. Roberts, Mirilla D. Wilson, James D.M. Wilson.
3. John H. Wilson born about 1785 in North Carolina married Susanna, who was possibly his cousin Susanna Wilson daughter of John Wilson and Ann Meek of Sumner County, TN. John H. Wilson died in Nov 1838. (Marshall County, TN Will Bk. A, page 3) Children: James M. Wilson, Ann Matilda Ezell, Milus M. Wilson, Isaas Shook Wilson, Susannah M. Graves, Mary E. Davis, John Henderson Wilson.
4. Ann Wilson born 11 Oct 1791 in Georgia married John McCrory. Ann died 22 Jan 1854 and was buried in Old Salem Cemetery, Bell Buckle, TN Children: Malinda McCrory, Jane Millie Thomas, James W. McCrory, Hugh McCrory, Hannah McCrory, Sarah Ann Thomas, Eliza McCrory, Martha McCrory, Moses Wilson McCrory, Mary R. McCrory, Dr. Thomas Chapman McCrory.
5. Margaret Wilson born 4 Mar 1794 in Georgia married John Elias Burns. Margaret died 19 Oct 1871 and was buried in Pleasant Hope Cemetery, Polk County, MO. Children: John Foster Burns, William Burns, Robert W. Burns, Malinda Fullerton, Susanna M. Baker, Joseph M. Burns, Zaccheus Thomas Lafayette Burns, Elihu D. Burns.
6. Susanna Wilson was born about 1796 in Georgia married Elihu Whitfield Hunter. Susanna died 1 Aug 1848 and was buried in Bethbirei Cemetery, Marshall County, TN. Children: Sarah Malinda Hunter, Robert P. Hunter, Emily M. Cooper, Margaret M. Hunter, Thomas H.M. Hunter, James B. Hunter.
There are only six children mentioned in the court document dated 1843 regarding the children of James Wilson. Two of his children, both sons were deceased.
James Wilson #S3565
Declaration in order to obtain the benefits
of an Act of Congress passed the 7th of June 1832.
State of Tennessee
Bedford County Court, February Term 1833
On this 6th day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and thirty three- personally appeared in open Court before the whorshipful William McCliore, Samuel Phillips and John B. Armstrong Esquires gentlemen justices of the peace appointed to hold the court of pleas and Quarter Sessions for said county now sitting; James Wilson Senr. a resident of said county aged seventy five years four months and twelve days who after being sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed the 7th of June 1832 that he entered the Service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated (to wit) That he entered the service of the United States as a drafted soldier in the county of Mecklenburgh and state of North Carolina on the first of August in the year 1776 and was placed in a company commanded by Captain Robert Irwin in a regiment commanded by Col. Adam Alexander who was under the command of Genl. Rutherford. He says his other company officers were Lieut William Barnett and Ensign David Reed; and was mustered into service at Virgils Springs in the county of Roan in said state of North Carolina, and was marched from that place against the Cherokee nation of Indians - he says he was marched up the Cataba River and across the mountain to Swanano? river, and from that across Frenchboard river to Watauga town, he says there was a small skirmish between the Indians and Americans before they reached Watauga town, but very little damage done on either side, Deponent states he was then marched to another small Indian Village but does not recollect the name of it where Genl Williamson passed Genl Rutherfords troops with the troops from South Carolina. He further says that after remaining there for some time he was marched back to Mecklenburg county where he says he was discharged in writing the first week in November for a tour of duty of three months - deponent further says that afterwards some time in the month of Nov 1777 he entered the service of the United States as a drafted soldier and was placed in a company commanded by Captain William Barnett in said county of Mecklenburgh; but was taken from the company by order of the commanding officer and placed as a waggoner to drive a publick waggon in carrying the baggage for the troops under General Davidson to Sherrils ford on the Yadkin River, he says he was then ordered back to the Town of Charlotte in Mecklenburg where he continued in service driving said waggon until he was discharged for a three months tour of duty in writing on the 10th day of February 1778 by an officer in General Greenes Army but does not recollect the name at this time recollect his name; Deponant further states that he entered the service of the United States again in the month of October 1779 as a drafted soldier and was placed in a company commanded by his former Captain William Barnett in a Regiment commanded by Col. Robert Irwin and marched into the neighborhood of Sugar Creek and to various other places in Mecklenburgh county, and across the Cataba river, into the chartered limits of the State of South Carolina, then claimed by the Indians of the Cataba tribe. He says he was in several skirmishes with the Tories and British scouting parites, and was then marched back to an encampment near the house of Mr. John Gillalands in said county of Mecklinburgh where he was discharged in writing by his captain, he thinks in the month of January 1780 for a tourer of duty of three months. - Deponent states that he entered the service again as a drafted soldier in the same county Mecklinburgh about the first of June 1780 and was placed a a company under the command of David Reed who was under the command of Col. Robert Irwin and was marched to the Hanging Rock in South Carolina he says he was in the Battle at that place between the troops under Genl Sumpter and the British and Tories where he lost his Capt. who was killed in that engagement he thinks the battle took place between the 10th & 20th of July 1780 - he states he was then marched back home to Mecklinburgh county where he was discharged in writing by Col. Robert Irwin about the first of September 1780 for a touer of duty of three months - Deponant says that he entered the service again as a volunteer about the last of September in the same year 1780 in the same county Mecklinburgh under the command of Majr James White to go against the British who were on their march to Charlotte in the county of Mecklinburg N. Carolina and was in a small skirmish with the advance or front guards of the British before they reached Charlotte but the Americans were overpowered by the enemy and were compelled to retreat, he says he was then marched to a place called Tuckasiege ford on the Cataba river where the Americans encamped and remained for some time but on receiving information that Genl Davidson was killed at Cowans ford on the last mentioned river he was marched into Roan county on the Yadkin river where he says he remained in service for three or four weeks and the term of three months which he volunteered to served having expired, he was marched home and dismissed, He further states that he volunteered in obediance to a proclamation issued by Genl Greene under a Col. but does not recollect his name, and served four weeks making in the whole a term of actual service in the War of the Revolution of not less than nineteen months for which he claims a pension and altho a part of his service was performed in the character of waggoner he declares it was not upon civil contract but as a drafted soldier- He further says that he has no documentary evidence whatever at this time; and that he knows of no person whos testimony he can procure who can testify as to his service except what he can prove by the testimony of Robert Carithers; and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency in the United States and he hereby relinquished all and every claim to a pension or anuity except the present-
Interroggatores by the Court-
Int. 1st- Where and in what year were you born-
I was born in Mecklinburgh county in the state of North Carolina on the 25th day of September in the year 1757 agreeable to my Fathers family record.
Int. 2nd- Have you any record of your age and if so where is it-
I have no record of my age at this time.
Int. 3rd- Where were you living when called into service-
I was a citizen of Mecklinburgh county in the state of North Carolina during all the time I was in service.
Int. 4th- Where have you lived since the Revolutionary War and where do you now live-
I remained a citizen of said county of Mecklinburgh for about three years after the close of the war when I removed to the State of Georgia, and from there I removed to Williamson County Tennessee and from that Bedford county in the last mentioned state where I have lived about twenty four years and where I now live.
Int. 5th- How were you called into service, were you drafted did you volunteer or were you a substitute and if a substitute for whom-
I was a drafted soldier during all my service except the two last tourers which I served as a volunteer.
Int. 6th- State the name of some of the regular officers who were with the troops where you served such continental and militia regiments as you can recollect and the general circumstances of your service-
I do not recollect the names of any regular officers who was with the troops where I served, nor do I recollect the name or number of any regiment where I served at this time, and I believe my declaration contains the most prominent circumstances of my service that I am able at this time to give.
Int. 7th- Did you ever receive a discharge and if so what has become of it-
I did receive four discharges in writing, but what has become of them I cannot tell. I took but little care of them, not knowing they would ever be of service to me, they have long since been lost.
State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their opinion of your service as a soldier of the Revolution -
Ans. The Rev. George Newton, John Wortham Esq. and James Brittain, subscribed and sworn to the day and year aforesaid.
James Wilson (seal)