Samuel Wilson
1762-1812
1762-1812
The deposition made by Josiah Wilson in Jane Wilson's pension application states Samuel Wilson, was born 1762 and was a soldier in the Revolutionary War, serving in Mecklenburg County, NC. It is believed Samuel and his brother Robert were the first of the Robert and Eleanor Carothers Wilson sons to move to the Harpeth River area of Middle Tennessee. They were followed by their eight brothers who within a few years all settled near each other in Williamson and Bedford counties. Just like his brother Robert, Samuel evidently lived in Georgia for a few years before coming to Tennessee and several of his older children are cited in census records as being born in Georgia.
Williamson Co. TN
Deed Bk. A-1, page 280
7 Sep 1802
David Wilson of Sumner Co. and Wm. Wilson of Wilson Co. to Samuel Wilson for $200 tract of land on the Harpeth River being part of a tract of 2000 acres granted to David and Wm. Wilson dated 17 Dec 1794 bounded by John Ogilvie, containing 120 acres 37 poles.
Reg. 22 April 1803. Wit: Moses Wilson and Jacob Neil
The birth dates for the children of Samuel and Martha Wilson were recorded on a loose piece of paper in a Baucom family Bible. The Bible's publication date was 1853, but the Wilson information was on a page in a different 1800's style handwriting.
The maiden name of Samuel's wife is always reported as Clark, and it appears as such in genealogies that have been circulating for many years. The source is unknown but perhaps her maiden name came from the Baucom family records along with the births of her children.
Margaret Wilson, a daughter of Samuel and Martha Wilson stated in a deposition for her Aunt Jane Wilson "I saw her (Jane Wilson) in the spring of 1835 when my mother and I went to see her". In this same deposition dated 1850, Margaret said she was 65 years old ( thus born 1785) and (quote) "my mother has been dead 6 or 7 years". It would appear from the statement made by Margaret that Martha Wilson died around 1843 or 1844.
It is believed Samuel and Martha Wilson were buried in the Wilson Cemetery near Allisona, TN Samuel's gravestone is marked "Samuel W." and Martha's is marked "Matha M. " These stones are broken and barely legible. The cemetery is also known as the Wilson Cemetery, Eagleville, Rutherford Co. TN. A contemporary stone has been placed in the cemetery indicates Samuel was a Revolutionary War Soldier.
Williamson Co. TN
Deed Bk. A-1, page 280
7 Sep 1802
David Wilson of Sumner Co. and Wm. Wilson of Wilson Co. to Samuel Wilson for $200 tract of land on the Harpeth River being part of a tract of 2000 acres granted to David and Wm. Wilson dated 17 Dec 1794 bounded by John Ogilvie, containing 120 acres 37 poles.
Reg. 22 April 1803. Wit: Moses Wilson and Jacob Neil
The birth dates for the children of Samuel and Martha Wilson were recorded on a loose piece of paper in a Baucom family Bible. The Bible's publication date was 1853, but the Wilson information was on a page in a different 1800's style handwriting.
The maiden name of Samuel's wife is always reported as Clark, and it appears as such in genealogies that have been circulating for many years. The source is unknown but perhaps her maiden name came from the Baucom family records along with the births of her children.
Margaret Wilson, a daughter of Samuel and Martha Wilson stated in a deposition for her Aunt Jane Wilson "I saw her (Jane Wilson) in the spring of 1835 when my mother and I went to see her". In this same deposition dated 1850, Margaret said she was 65 years old ( thus born 1785) and (quote) "my mother has been dead 6 or 7 years". It would appear from the statement made by Margaret that Martha Wilson died around 1843 or 1844.
It is believed Samuel and Martha Wilson were buried in the Wilson Cemetery near Allisona, TN Samuel's gravestone is marked "Samuel W." and Martha's is marked "Matha M. " These stones are broken and barely legible. The cemetery is also known as the Wilson Cemetery, Eagleville, Rutherford Co. TN. A contemporary stone has been placed in the cemetery indicates Samuel was a Revolutionary War Soldier.
Samuel Wilson's Will
Williamson Co. TN Will Bk.1-305
I SAMUEL WILSON being weak in body but of sound mind & memory through the mercies of Almighty God calling to mind the mortality of my body and the --- certainty of life I do constitute and appoint this my last will & Testament as to the distribution of my temporal Estate to be divided in the manner and form following: 1. I will & bequeath to my wife Martha a bed and bed stead and furniture and a suitable maintenance of my farm and the privilege of the House in which I now live during her widowhood also her wheel. 2. I will and bequeath to my oldest daughter Margaret three cows called, rigg, blackey & flower also her spinning wheel & saddle. 3. I will and bequeath to my two sons Robert and Josiah my plantation on which I live to be equally divided between them quantity and quality all things taken into consideration the Division to be made when Robert comes of age also what farming utensils shall be remaining when Robt. & Josiah comes of age to be equally divided between them. 4. I will that all my children be maintained out of the profits of my farm and the increase of the stock and that Polley, Betsey, Rispah and Sally be schooled out of the same and that said maintenance be till they severally come of age if they live in a family capacity which is my sincere wish. 5. I will that all my household & kitchen furniture be --- and kept for the use of the family till the youngest child comes of age but if a division becomes necessary before then it is to be equally divided between my wife and daughters. 6. I will that all my stock and other property not yet mentioned except what my executors may think most convenient to dispose of to defray debts to be kept together unless necessity call for a division to be equally for the use of my heirs. I appoint and nominate Robert Wilson, Martha Wilson and Zacheus Wilson executors of the within will being my last will & testament. July 31, 1804 Samuel Wilson (seal) Wit: Aaron Wilson Zac.s Wilson Moses Wilson Which foregoing last will & testament of Samuel Wilson, deceased was presented in Court, July session 1812 and proved by the oaths of Zacheus Wilson & Moses Wilson to be the act and --- of Samuel Wilson and the same was ordered to be recorded and Zacheus Wilson & Martha Wilson qualified as executors thereto & received letters testamentary. N. P. Hardeman, Clerk of Williamson County Court Tennessee County Records File: Samuel Wilson 1813 , 23 pages Williamson Co. TN Will Bk. 2-11 SAMUEL WILSON, deceased. Account of sales returned, Jan session 1813, Inventory sold 22 Oct 1812. Returned by executors, Zaccheus Wilson & Martha |
Division of Samuel Wilson's Estate
Williamson County Deed Bk. D, p. 477
Josiah Wilson from Thomas Wilson, et al. 5 Oct 1816
Thomas Wilson and Margaret, his wife, Isaac Smith and Mary, his wife and Elizabeth Wilson. For $48 all interest in their division of 1/2 of 120 acres of land on the Harpeth Lick whereon Josiah Wilson now lives. It being a part of a 2000 acres NC grant to David and William Wilson dated 17 Dec 1794 and conveyed by deed to Samuel Wilson 7 Sep 1802. Wit: Isaac Smith and Thomas Wilson. Reg. Dec 1816
Williamson Co. TN Will Bk. 3-222
SAMUEL WILSON, dec. Division of personal estate Jan. Term 1821 as bequeath in his last Will & Testament. Devisees, five and said division- Martha Wilson, Isaac Smith, Eliz Wilson, Rispah Wilson, Newton Wall.
Division of undivided portion signed by Martha Wilson
Isaac and Polly Wilson Smith
Elizabeth Wilson
Rispah Wilson
Newton Wall and his wife Sally,
Thomas Wilson as guardian for Rispah and Sarah Wilson
Jan 1821
Williamson Co. TN Will Bk. 3-518
SAMUEL WILSON, dec. settlement, July session 1822
Executors: Zacheus Wilson, Martha Wilson. Value $363.26. Paid out to legatees, Isaac Smith, Thomas Wilson, Elizabeth Wilson and Thomas Wilson, guardian of Rispah Wilson and Sarah Wilson.
Williamson County, TN Minutes Vol. 10 page 93
Heirs-at-law of Samuel Wilson, deceased to Josiah Wilson, 1828
Thomas Wilson & Margaret Wilson, Isaac Smith & Mary Smith, Willis Baucum & Elizabeth Baucum, Rezpah Wilson, Newton Wall & Sarah Wall, the heirs-at-law of Samuel Wilson, deceased .
Aaron A. Wilson, Probate Deeds
Marshall Co. TN Probate Deeds 1836-1839
15 Feb 1839
I. Smith, Josiah Wilson, Newton Wall, James S. Haynes, Willis Baucom and Thomas Wilson, heir of Samuel Wilson decd. and heirs at law of Aaron A. Wilson, decd. sold to Moses Wilson, 72 acres, lot A, for $42 each. Wit: John H. Wilson, E.A. Wilson, James M. Wilson.
Marshall Co. TN Probate Deeds 1836-1839
15 Feb 1839
I. Smith, Josiah Wilson, Newton Wall, James S. Haynes, Willis Baucom and Thomas Wilson, heir of Samuel Wilson decd. and heirs at law of Aaron A. Wilson, decd. sold to Moses Wilson, 72 acres, lot A, for $42 each. Wit: John H. Wilson, E.A. Wilson, James M. Wilson.
Children of Samuel and Martha Wilson
1. Margaret A. Wilson (Peggy Ann), born 1 Jan 1785 Georgia married her cousin Thomas Wilson, son of Joseph and Nancy Ferguson Wilson, 7 Mar 1805 Williamson Co. TN. Margaret Wilson died 3 Feb 1866 and she and her husband Thomas are reported as buried in the Wilson Cemetery, off Horton Road in Williamson Co. TN. Williamson County Historical Society Directory of Burials, Vol. 1. Thomas Wilson's will, Williamson Co. Book 10 page 385, October Term 1853. Children of Margaret and Thomas Wilson:
Samuel Wilson m. Ann Coble 22 Feb 1843 Williamson Co. TN
Robert Wilson m. Nancy Haley 4 Jan 1833 Williamson Co. TN
Anissa Rispah Wilson m. Robert S. Redd 9 June 1830 Williamson Co. TN and (2) Jesse Mosely 15 Feb 1844
Elizabeth Wilson m. William Scales 18 Sep 1832 Williamson Co. TN
Isaac B. Wilson born 24 Mar 1815 m. Mary A. Jordan 8 Sep 1834 Williamson Co. TN
Leah Wilson m. Calvin Hogg 20 Nov 1845 Williamson Co. TN
Narcissa Wilson m. Henry Johnson 17 Sep 1844 Williamson Co. TN
Josiah Wilson m. Julia Ann Mosely 23 Sep 1845 Williamson Co. TN
3. Josiah Wilson, born 3 Mar 1789 Georgia , married (1) Rexima Wilson 25 May 1813 Williamson Co. TN and (2) Mary Boone 8 Nov 1832 Williamson Co. TN. There is confusion regarding the name of his second wife as some believe her name was Mary Coble and the marriage license gives her name as Coble, however the two Civil War questionnaires of Josiah Wilson's sons both stated their mother was Mary Boone. William Anderson Wilson stated his father Josiah was a soldier in the War of 1812. Josiah Wilson was living in Rutherford Co. TN on the 1880 census and died 1881. He and his wife Mary are probably the ones buried in the Wilson Cemetery, Eagleville, Rutherford County, TN. The tombstones are barely legible. Children of Josiah Wilson:
Melissa Ann Wilson m. Samuel Scales 3 April 1838 and (2) Matthew James Wilson 27 Feb 1851 Williamson Co. TN
Eleanor C. Wilson m. Robert Wilson Calhoun 29 Sec 1835 Williamson Co. TN and (2) James R. Cherry 14 Sep 1851.
Robert Alexander Wilson m. Eleanora Hinson 14 Nov 1842 Marshall Co. TN
Samuel Boone Wilson b.22 Aug 1833, died Civil War, m. Mary E. Lanier 6 Dec 1854 Williamson Co. TN
Margaret Wilson never married, died after 1880
John Andrew Wilson m. Dora Mason; John A. Wilson died 19 Mar 1932 Bowie Co. TX
William Anderson Wilson died 12 Mar 1923 Rutherford Co. TN, m. Sarah Margaret Baker.
E.O. Wilson.
4. Mary “Polly” Wilson, born 12 Dec 1791 married Isaac Smith 28 Jun 1814 Williamson Co. TN. Isaac Smith died 12 May 1850 Williamson Co. TN and his wife survived him. On the 1850 census Mary was living with her son Samuel Smith. Williamson Co. Deed Bk. U page 91 Agreement between the heirs of Isaac Smith who departed this life May 12, 1850. Children of Isaac and Mary Smith:
Samuel W. Smith died 13 Jan 1894 Crockett Co. TN; m. Deborah Warren 28 Sep 1837 Williamson Co. TN
Martha H. Smith m. Littleberry Ezell 29 Dec 1836 Williamson Co. TN
William N. Smith m. Martha A. Giles 8 Jun 1848 Williamson Co. TN
Josiah B. Smith m. Lucy Pate 25 Jan 1844 Williamson Co. TN
Elizabeth A. Smith m. William C. Ezell 8 Dec 1841 Williamson Co. TN
Mary Jane Smith m. Thomas B. Pate 24 Feb 1846 Williamson Co. TN
5. Elizabeth Wilson born 19 May 1795 North Carolina, married Willis Baucom 17 Dec 1823 Williamson Co. TN. Willis Baucom was born 14 Feb 1802 and died 30 Oct 1883 Obion Co. TN. Elizabeth died 27 Mar 1891 in Obion Co. TN. On the 1880 census, Willis & Elizabeth were living with their daughter Sarah and son- in-law Wm. Z. Ramsey at Pierces & Fulton Station, Obion Co. TN. Willis was 78 yrs old and Elizabeth was 85 yrs. Both Elizabeth and her husband Willis were buried in the Walnut Grove Cemetery, South Fulton, Obion County. Children of Willis and Elizabeth Baucom:
William Anderson Baucom m. Catherine Hemphill 22 Dec 1846 Williamson Co. TN
Sarah Adeline Baucom m. William Zacheus Ramsey 26 Sep 1849 Marshall Co. TN
Thomas William Baucom m. Mary Preston Walker
America W. Baucom m. Araham Turner Thompson; lived in Fulton Co. KY
Samuel Baucom b. ca 1835
James Baucom b. ca 1836
Josiah James Baucom m. Joann Walker; 23 Aug 1866 Weakley Co. TN
Amos Bell Haynes b 2 Oct 1832;
Lewis Hiel Haynes
Martha Asenath Haynes
Minerva Adelaide Haynes
7. Sarah Wilson born 9 A pril 1801 married Newton Wall 28 Oct 1819 Williamson Co. TN. For a few years after their marriage they lived in Williamson Co. TN, then moved to Fayette County, TN before the 1830 census was taken. Newton Wall died 28 Aug 1853 and Sarah died 19 Feb 1856. Both were buried in Mt. Carmel Presbyterian Church Cemetery, aka Old Union Cemetery, Laconia, Fayette County. According to the records of the Wall family, Newton Wall served in the War of 1812 and received a warrant for 80 acres of land for his service. Children of Newton and Sarah Wall: Clement Cannon Wall, Sina Wall m. William Hester, Samuel K. Wall, Isaac N. Wall, Margaret R. Wall m. William Thomas Humphrey, Nancy E. Wall m. James Pearson, Martha E. Wall m. James R. Seymour, John J. Wall and William H. Wall.
Samuel Wilson m. Ann Coble 22 Feb 1843 Williamson Co. TN
Robert Wilson m. Nancy Haley 4 Jan 1833 Williamson Co. TN
Anissa Rispah Wilson m. Robert S. Redd 9 June 1830 Williamson Co. TN and (2) Jesse Mosely 15 Feb 1844
Elizabeth Wilson m. William Scales 18 Sep 1832 Williamson Co. TN
Isaac B. Wilson born 24 Mar 1815 m. Mary A. Jordan 8 Sep 1834 Williamson Co. TN
Leah Wilson m. Calvin Hogg 20 Nov 1845 Williamson Co. TN
Narcissa Wilson m. Henry Johnson 17 Sep 1844 Williamson Co. TN
Josiah Wilson m. Julia Ann Mosely 23 Sep 1845 Williamson Co. TN
3. Josiah Wilson, born 3 Mar 1789 Georgia , married (1) Rexima Wilson 25 May 1813 Williamson Co. TN and (2) Mary Boone 8 Nov 1832 Williamson Co. TN. There is confusion regarding the name of his second wife as some believe her name was Mary Coble and the marriage license gives her name as Coble, however the two Civil War questionnaires of Josiah Wilson's sons both stated their mother was Mary Boone. William Anderson Wilson stated his father Josiah was a soldier in the War of 1812. Josiah Wilson was living in Rutherford Co. TN on the 1880 census and died 1881. He and his wife Mary are probably the ones buried in the Wilson Cemetery, Eagleville, Rutherford County, TN. The tombstones are barely legible. Children of Josiah Wilson:
Melissa Ann Wilson m. Samuel Scales 3 April 1838 and (2) Matthew James Wilson 27 Feb 1851 Williamson Co. TN
Eleanor C. Wilson m. Robert Wilson Calhoun 29 Sec 1835 Williamson Co. TN and (2) James R. Cherry 14 Sep 1851.
Robert Alexander Wilson m. Eleanora Hinson 14 Nov 1842 Marshall Co. TN
Samuel Boone Wilson b.22 Aug 1833, died Civil War, m. Mary E. Lanier 6 Dec 1854 Williamson Co. TN
Margaret Wilson never married, died after 1880
John Andrew Wilson m. Dora Mason; John A. Wilson died 19 Mar 1932 Bowie Co. TX
William Anderson Wilson died 12 Mar 1923 Rutherford Co. TN, m. Sarah Margaret Baker.
E.O. Wilson.
4. Mary “Polly” Wilson, born 12 Dec 1791 married Isaac Smith 28 Jun 1814 Williamson Co. TN. Isaac Smith died 12 May 1850 Williamson Co. TN and his wife survived him. On the 1850 census Mary was living with her son Samuel Smith. Williamson Co. Deed Bk. U page 91 Agreement between the heirs of Isaac Smith who departed this life May 12, 1850. Children of Isaac and Mary Smith:
Samuel W. Smith died 13 Jan 1894 Crockett Co. TN; m. Deborah Warren 28 Sep 1837 Williamson Co. TN
Martha H. Smith m. Littleberry Ezell 29 Dec 1836 Williamson Co. TN
William N. Smith m. Martha A. Giles 8 Jun 1848 Williamson Co. TN
Josiah B. Smith m. Lucy Pate 25 Jan 1844 Williamson Co. TN
Elizabeth A. Smith m. William C. Ezell 8 Dec 1841 Williamson Co. TN
Mary Jane Smith m. Thomas B. Pate 24 Feb 1846 Williamson Co. TN
5. Elizabeth Wilson born 19 May 1795 North Carolina, married Willis Baucom 17 Dec 1823 Williamson Co. TN. Willis Baucom was born 14 Feb 1802 and died 30 Oct 1883 Obion Co. TN. Elizabeth died 27 Mar 1891 in Obion Co. TN. On the 1880 census, Willis & Elizabeth were living with their daughter Sarah and son- in-law Wm. Z. Ramsey at Pierces & Fulton Station, Obion Co. TN. Willis was 78 yrs old and Elizabeth was 85 yrs. Both Elizabeth and her husband Willis were buried in the Walnut Grove Cemetery, South Fulton, Obion County. Children of Willis and Elizabeth Baucom:
William Anderson Baucom m. Catherine Hemphill 22 Dec 1846 Williamson Co. TN
Sarah Adeline Baucom m. William Zacheus Ramsey 26 Sep 1849 Marshall Co. TN
Thomas William Baucom m. Mary Preston Walker
America W. Baucom m. Araham Turner Thompson; lived in Fulton Co. KY
Samuel Baucom b. ca 1835
James Baucom b. ca 1836
Josiah James Baucom m. Joann Walker; 23 Aug 1866 Weakley Co. TN
Amos Bell Haynes b 2 Oct 1832;
Lewis Hiel Haynes
Martha Asenath Haynes
Minerva Adelaide Haynes
7. Sarah Wilson born 9 A pril 1801 married Newton Wall 28 Oct 1819 Williamson Co. TN. For a few years after their marriage they lived in Williamson Co. TN, then moved to Fayette County, TN before the 1830 census was taken. Newton Wall died 28 Aug 1853 and Sarah died 19 Feb 1856. Both were buried in Mt. Carmel Presbyterian Church Cemetery, aka Old Union Cemetery, Laconia, Fayette County. According to the records of the Wall family, Newton Wall served in the War of 1812 and received a warrant for 80 acres of land for his service. Children of Newton and Sarah Wall: Clement Cannon Wall, Sina Wall m. William Hester, Samuel K. Wall, Isaac N. Wall, Margaret R. Wall m. William Thomas Humphrey, Nancy E. Wall m. James Pearson, Martha E. Wall m. James R. Seymour, John J. Wall and William H. Wall.
Zaccheus Wilson
1765-1842
1765-1842
Zaccheus Wilson was the seventh living son of Robert and Eleanor Carothers Wilson. He was born in November 1765 in Mecklenburg County, NC and died 21 Oct 1842 in Williamson Co. TN. He died at the age of 76 and was buried in the Wilson Cemetery, Eagleville, Rutherford County, TN. The cemetery is in a field at the end of a private lane off Rt. 239 aka Allisona Rd. The tombstone is worn but partially legible.
When Zaccheus Wilson was fifteen years old he was captured by Cornwallis in October 1780 while trying to join his brothers who were serving in General Sumpter's army. Because Zaccheus knew the neighborhood well, Cornwallis decided to use him as a guide to lead his army to the best place to ford the Catawba River. Zaccheus led Cornwall and his troops to a place in the river that was deep and with swift currents, causing the soldiers to flounder and be carried with the currents. This made Cornwallis angry and he threatened to cut off the boy's head for his treachery. Zaccheus said that he had the power to do so, as he had no arms, and was his prisoner; but, replied
“Sir, don't you think it would be a cowardly act for you to strike an unarmed boy with your sword? If I had but the half of your weapon, it would not be so cowardly; but then you know it would not be so safe."
Cornwallis was so impressed with his courage and bravery that he told Zaccheus to go home and take care of his mother. This was the story written by Elizabeth Ellet's book, Women of the Revolution. (See History page).
There has always been controversy over the names of Zaccheus' wives. Most of the earlier researchers had thought Zaccheus was married to Alsie Graham and many women joined the DAR on that belief. There is no documentation that supports this and in fact, Alsie Graham may have been the wife of a different man named Zaccheus Wilson, who died in Henderson Co. TN between 1840 and 1847, the son of David and Jean Wilson of Sumner County, TN. Alsey Wilson was listed on the 1850 census in Sumner Co. TN. Others have suggested Zaccheus Wilson was married to Nancy White but this marriage was for Zaccheus' son (also named Zaccheus) who married Miss Nancy White 1 Sept 1831 in Williamson County, TN.
Documents verified Zaccheus was married first to Mary Russell, the daughter of David and Jane Russell of Mecklenburg Co. NC. David Russell's will was written 13 Mar 1797 and probated April 1802. David Russell named his wife Jane and son-in-law Zaccheus as executors. Mecklenburg County Will Bk. F p. 129. The will did not designate which daughter married Zaccheus Wilson but in October 1806 Mary and Zaccheus Wilson signed a receipt acknowledging Mary received her portion of her father's estate equal to her sister Margaret, as was designated in her father's will. David Russell was buried in the Hopewell Presbyterian Church Cemetery; David Russell March 28, 1802 age 69 yrs 1 da. (born 27 Mar 1733). Mary Russell had two older sister, Margaret born about 1768 and Isabell born about 1772, and possibly an older brother so it's likely she was born about 1774 and married Zaccheus Wilson 1791- 1794.
After settling his father-in-law David Russell's will and the estate of his mother Eleanor, Zaccheus sold the land (220 acres) on Sugar Creek he had inherited from his father Robert Wilson Sr. , and purchased 200 acres from his brother Robert on the Harpeth River in Williamson Co., TN.
When Zaccheus Wilson was fifteen years old he was captured by Cornwallis in October 1780 while trying to join his brothers who were serving in General Sumpter's army. Because Zaccheus knew the neighborhood well, Cornwallis decided to use him as a guide to lead his army to the best place to ford the Catawba River. Zaccheus led Cornwall and his troops to a place in the river that was deep and with swift currents, causing the soldiers to flounder and be carried with the currents. This made Cornwallis angry and he threatened to cut off the boy's head for his treachery. Zaccheus said that he had the power to do so, as he had no arms, and was his prisoner; but, replied
“Sir, don't you think it would be a cowardly act for you to strike an unarmed boy with your sword? If I had but the half of your weapon, it would not be so cowardly; but then you know it would not be so safe."
Cornwallis was so impressed with his courage and bravery that he told Zaccheus to go home and take care of his mother. This was the story written by Elizabeth Ellet's book, Women of the Revolution. (See History page).
There has always been controversy over the names of Zaccheus' wives. Most of the earlier researchers had thought Zaccheus was married to Alsie Graham and many women joined the DAR on that belief. There is no documentation that supports this and in fact, Alsie Graham may have been the wife of a different man named Zaccheus Wilson, who died in Henderson Co. TN between 1840 and 1847, the son of David and Jean Wilson of Sumner County, TN. Alsey Wilson was listed on the 1850 census in Sumner Co. TN. Others have suggested Zaccheus Wilson was married to Nancy White but this marriage was for Zaccheus' son (also named Zaccheus) who married Miss Nancy White 1 Sept 1831 in Williamson County, TN.
Documents verified Zaccheus was married first to Mary Russell, the daughter of David and Jane Russell of Mecklenburg Co. NC. David Russell's will was written 13 Mar 1797 and probated April 1802. David Russell named his wife Jane and son-in-law Zaccheus as executors. Mecklenburg County Will Bk. F p. 129. The will did not designate which daughter married Zaccheus Wilson but in October 1806 Mary and Zaccheus Wilson signed a receipt acknowledging Mary received her portion of her father's estate equal to her sister Margaret, as was designated in her father's will. David Russell was buried in the Hopewell Presbyterian Church Cemetery; David Russell March 28, 1802 age 69 yrs 1 da. (born 27 Mar 1733). Mary Russell had two older sister, Margaret born about 1768 and Isabell born about 1772, and possibly an older brother so it's likely she was born about 1774 and married Zaccheus Wilson 1791- 1794.
After settling his father-in-law David Russell's will and the estate of his mother Eleanor, Zaccheus sold the land (220 acres) on Sugar Creek he had inherited from his father Robert Wilson Sr. , and purchased 200 acres from his brother Robert on the Harpeth River in Williamson Co., TN.
+ Mecklenburg Co. Deed Bk. 18 p.57 dated 4 October 1803 shows that Zaccheus Wilson sold to Upton Bryam for $666 111 Acres on the west side of Little Sugar Creek including the house where the grantor now lives, being part of two tracts, one a 21 Dec 1763 patent to Saml. Bigham, conveyed to Robt Wilson 16 April 1764 & bequeathed to the grantor. The other tract is part of a 17 Jan 1775 conveyance of 150 A from Zach. Wilson to Robt Wilson, being orginally (part of) a 25 April 1767 patent. Wit. Jos Wilson & Wm. Cooper.
+ Mecklenburg C. Deed Bk. 18, p. 55 dated 3 Oct 1803 Zaccheus Wilson sold to Upton Williamson for $678, 113 A on both sides of Sugar Cr. adj. Jno. Taylor, Upton Byrum, Jno Kendrick & other lands of the grantee being part of 330 acres patented to Saml. Bigham 31 Dec 1763, conveyed to Robt Wilson 16 Apr 1764 & bequeathed to the grantor. Wit. Jos Wilson and Jno Williamson. + Williamson Co. TN Deed Bk. A-1 p. 617, 15 Sept 1804 Zaccheus Wilson from Robert Wilson. Tract of land on Harpeth River being part of a tract of 2000 acres granted to David and Wm. Wilson by patent dated 17 Dec 1794, deeded to Robt. Wilson 1 Oct 1800, part now deeded where Zaccheus Wilson now lives. bounded by Ogilvie, Wm. Wood, Josiah Wilson and Joseph Robinson, containing 200 Acres. Reg. 5 Jun 1805. Wit: Moses Wilson and Thos. Wilson. |
Zaccheus Wilson and Mary Russell's first child was a daughter named Elizabeth who was born 12 Oct 1795 in Mecklenburg County, and there were two other children born before they left Mecklenburg County, Robert Wilson and David Russell Wilson who's birth was four days before his grandfather David Russell died.
Zaccheus' second marriage was to Nancy Long which is proven by the deed of the heirs of John Long on page 528, Bedford Co. TN Deed Book F, dated 20 Jul 1816. The deed reads "Heirs of John Long to Rustly Anders (Anderson). 20 Jul 1816. Sarah Long, widow of John Long, deceased, late of Sullivan Co., TN, Zacheus Wilson and Nancy his wife formerly Nancy Long, daughter and heir of John Long, deceased, and Charles Long, William Long, John Long, Simon C. Long, Richard Long and Hugh Long, sons and heirs of John Long....
Based on the documents of Mary Russell Wilson's receipt dated 1806 and the deed of John Long's heirs dated 1816, it appears Zaccheus Wilson's 1st wife Mary Russell died sometime between 1806 and 1816, and he subsequently married Nancy Long before 1816. There appears to be a gap in the births of the Wilson children between 1810 and the birth of John L. Wilson in 1818 which could indicate the death of Mary Russell Wilson and the marriage to Nancy Long occurred during this time.
Zaccheus' second marriage was to Nancy Long which is proven by the deed of the heirs of John Long on page 528, Bedford Co. TN Deed Book F, dated 20 Jul 1816. The deed reads "Heirs of John Long to Rustly Anders (Anderson). 20 Jul 1816. Sarah Long, widow of John Long, deceased, late of Sullivan Co., TN, Zacheus Wilson and Nancy his wife formerly Nancy Long, daughter and heir of John Long, deceased, and Charles Long, William Long, John Long, Simon C. Long, Richard Long and Hugh Long, sons and heirs of John Long....
Based on the documents of Mary Russell Wilson's receipt dated 1806 and the deed of John Long's heirs dated 1816, it appears Zaccheus Wilson's 1st wife Mary Russell died sometime between 1806 and 1816, and he subsequently married Nancy Long before 1816. There appears to be a gap in the births of the Wilson children between 1810 and the birth of John L. Wilson in 1818 which could indicate the death of Mary Russell Wilson and the marriage to Nancy Long occurred during this time.
Will of Zaccheus Wilson
Williamson Co. Tennessee, Will Bk. 7-588
16 September 1842, probated December Term 1842
State of Tennessee, Williamson County, September 16, 1842. I ZACCHEUS WILSON do make and publish this my last will and testament hereby revoking and making void all other wills by me at times made.
First I direct that my funeral expenses and all my just debts be paid as soon as possible after my death out of any monies I may be possessed of or may first come into the hands of my executors.
Secondly, I give and bequeath unto my wife Nancy my Negro woman Violet and her child Amy and her increase after this time to dispose of as she may think proper at any time after my death, I also give her all of the farming tools a sufficiency to carry on her farm. I also give her the half of my farm and three choice milk cows, three farm horses and my Negro man Sam with my household and kitchen furniture for her natural life, and at her death to be sold and the money equally divided among my children. I also desire that she shall have a full years provision out of that which may be on hand at my death. If said Sam should become disobedient I wish him to be hired out by my executors and the money paid over to my wife as soon as collected.
Thirdly I give and bequeath unto my daughter Mary C. Wilson one Negro girl named Malinda.
Fourthly I give and bequeath unto my daughter Jane S. Whitehead one Negro girl named Alsada to have and to use her natural lifetime and at her death to be given to the heirs of her body.
Fifthly I give and bequeath unto my son Hugh C. Wilson one good horse and saddle and two hundred and fifty dollars to be paid to him when he shall become of age by my executors.
Sixthly I give and bequeath unto my grandson John Wilson when he shall be of age one horse and saddle to be worth a hundred dollars and to be sent to school to do day commerce business if he stays with the family till of age.
Seventhly I desire that my family live together as a family until my youngest son becomes of age, and have the use of the entire plantation till that time. Then I desire that the other half of the plantation be rented until the death of my wife and the money divided among my children, and at her death to be sold and divided among them the land to be sold under the discretion.
Eighthly I give and bequeath unto my children the three following named Negro boys Silas, Abram and Amos, but the boys are to have the privilege of choosing their master among my sons, and to be valued to them by disinterested judges.
Ninthly I desire that all the property which is given to my wife for her natural life that may remain at her death to be sold and divided equally among them.
Lastly I authorize and appoint my sons John L. and S.E. Wilson my executors and do not require any security of them and only to be qualified by the court having full confidence in their honesty.
In testimony where of I have --- my hand and affixed my seal, written in the presents of the subscribing witnesses,
Wm. C. Moore, Wm. S. Hatcher Zaccheus Wilson (seal)
December Term 1842
Presented by subscribing witness, Wm. S. Hatcher
16 September 1842, probated December Term 1842
State of Tennessee, Williamson County, September 16, 1842. I ZACCHEUS WILSON do make and publish this my last will and testament hereby revoking and making void all other wills by me at times made.
First I direct that my funeral expenses and all my just debts be paid as soon as possible after my death out of any monies I may be possessed of or may first come into the hands of my executors.
Secondly, I give and bequeath unto my wife Nancy my Negro woman Violet and her child Amy and her increase after this time to dispose of as she may think proper at any time after my death, I also give her all of the farming tools a sufficiency to carry on her farm. I also give her the half of my farm and three choice milk cows, three farm horses and my Negro man Sam with my household and kitchen furniture for her natural life, and at her death to be sold and the money equally divided among my children. I also desire that she shall have a full years provision out of that which may be on hand at my death. If said Sam should become disobedient I wish him to be hired out by my executors and the money paid over to my wife as soon as collected.
Thirdly I give and bequeath unto my daughter Mary C. Wilson one Negro girl named Malinda.
Fourthly I give and bequeath unto my daughter Jane S. Whitehead one Negro girl named Alsada to have and to use her natural lifetime and at her death to be given to the heirs of her body.
Fifthly I give and bequeath unto my son Hugh C. Wilson one good horse and saddle and two hundred and fifty dollars to be paid to him when he shall become of age by my executors.
Sixthly I give and bequeath unto my grandson John Wilson when he shall be of age one horse and saddle to be worth a hundred dollars and to be sent to school to do day commerce business if he stays with the family till of age.
Seventhly I desire that my family live together as a family until my youngest son becomes of age, and have the use of the entire plantation till that time. Then I desire that the other half of the plantation be rented until the death of my wife and the money divided among my children, and at her death to be sold and divided among them the land to be sold under the discretion.
Eighthly I give and bequeath unto my children the three following named Negro boys Silas, Abram and Amos, but the boys are to have the privilege of choosing their master among my sons, and to be valued to them by disinterested judges.
Ninthly I desire that all the property which is given to my wife for her natural life that may remain at her death to be sold and divided equally among them.
Lastly I authorize and appoint my sons John L. and S.E. Wilson my executors and do not require any security of them and only to be qualified by the court having full confidence in their honesty.
In testimony where of I have --- my hand and affixed my seal, written in the presents of the subscribing witnesses,
Wm. C. Moore, Wm. S. Hatcher Zaccheus Wilson (seal)
December Term 1842
Presented by subscribing witness, Wm. S. Hatcher
Bill of Complaint
Heirs of Zaccheus Wilson |
To The Honorable Judge of The Circuit Court for The County of Williamson in the State of Tennessee
Filed March 10, 1847 Williamson County, TN The Bill of Complaint of Nancy Wilson a citizen of Williamson County in the State of Tennessee. Robert Ramsey, Robert Patterson and his wife Mary P. formerly Mary P. Ramsey, Nancy M. Ramsey, James Marcum and his wife Lucinda formerly Lucinda Ramsey, George Garner and his wife Elizabeth formerly Elizabeth Ramsey, Zacheus Ramsey, Jane Ramsey, Thomas Ramsey, James Ramsey & John Ramsey, the last four of whom are minors, and sue by their next friend Simon E. Wilson. Russell Wilson & John Wilson a minor, who sues by his next friend Simon E. Wilson. David R. Wilson William F. Wilson, Permelia A. Wilson, Mary M. Wilson, Sarah E. Wilson, George Z. Wilson, minors who sue by their next friend Matthew Wilson. Robert Mitchell and his wife Elizabeth, formerly Elizabeth Wilson, Matthew Wilson, James G. Wilson, Thomas P. Wilson, Mary C. Wilson, John L. Wilson, Simon E. Wilson, Milton F. Whithead and his wife Jane, formerly Jane Wilson, William Wilson and Hugh C. Wilson. Humbly complaining --- onto your Honor your orators and oratrixes , that Zacheus Wilson departed this life in the county of Williamson in the state of Tennessee in the year 1842 having first made and published his last Will and Testament which was admitted to probate in the county court of Williamson at the December term thereof AD 1842 a certified copy of which will is here filed marked Exhibit A and prayed to be taken as part of this bill. The testator left him surviving him your oratrix Nancy Wilson his widow. And of your orators and oratrixes above named. The following are children of the testator --- living and legatees under the will aforesaid to wit, David R. Wilson, Margaret Mitchell who inter married with your orator Robert Mitchell, Matthew Wilson, James G. Wilson, Thomas P. Wilson, Mary C. Wilson, John L. Wilson, Simon E. Wilson, Jane S. Whithead who inter married with Milton F. Whithead, William Wilson & Hugh C. Wilson making in the whole eleven children of the testator now living and there are three children of the testator dead who have descendants living. The names of those dead are Elizabeth, Robert and Zaccheus. Elizabeth intermarried with your orator Robert Ramsey and your oratrix Mary P. married Robert Patterson, Nancy M., Lucinda who married James Marcum, Elizabeth who married George Marcum, Jane, and your orators Zaccheus, Thomas, James & John Ramsey, all the children of their marriage. The --- Robert Wilson died leaving two children, your orators David Wilson and John Wilson. Zaccheus Wilson died leaving your orators and oratrixes William F, Permelia A, Mary M, Sarah E, and George Z children and only children. Your orators and oratrixes constitute all the legatees under the will the said Zacheus Wilson. They include the widow of the testator all of his children now living and all the descendants of those children of the testator who are dead. The testator among other things died seized and possessed of a valuable tract of land in the County of Williamson containing about 247 acres and bounded as follows - on the east bounded by the lands of Cowden McCord, on the north the lands of Jno Scales, on the west by the lands of Samuel Brown, and on the south by the lands of Thomas Wilson. The Testator bequeathed to your oratrix Nancy Wilson his widow a life estate in one half of said tract or parcel of land, and also a life estate in a negro named Sam all which will more fully appear by reference to the copy of said will here filed to which your Honor is referred for greater certainty. A portion of your orators and oratrixes have entered into a written contract with your oratrix Nancy Wilson among other things she is to have an absolute estate in the negro Sam and a sum of four hundred dollars for her interest in said tract, a copy of which agreement is here filed marked B and prayed to be ----as a part of this bill. It also ----- agreed between the parties aforesaid that your oratrix Mary C. Wilson is to have the negro Malinda bequeathed to her in the aforesaid will and that your orator Milton F. Whithead and your oratrix Jane S. his wife are to have the negro bequeathed to them in the said will named Alagada which agreement is -----referred to for great certainty. Your orators and oratrixes pray a sale of the above described tract of land upon such terms as your Honor may think --- and proper, and they ask the court to confirm the contract above mentioned if in the judgement of your Honor it may seem right and proper to do so - but if your Honor should deem it not proper to confirm said contract and agreement then in that case they pray that such sum of money arising from the sale be appropriated absolutely to your oratrix Nancy Wilson as will be equivalent to her interest in said land, that is that your Honor will decree to her a sum of money absolutely in life estate in one half of said tract of land. And as duty your orators will ever pray. Filed March 10, 1847 |
Zaccheus Wilson was the father of fourteen children; three of his children were deceased when he died in October 1842. Zaccheus' widow Nancy Long Wilson was living in Pontotoc Co. MS in 1850. This is where she died between 14 Sep 1857 (her will) and 1860.
Will of Nancy Wilson (widow of Zaccheus Wilson
I, NANCY WILSON of Pontotoc County, State of Mississippi, do hereby make this my last will and testament.
First. I direct that all my personal property except my slaves hereinafter named be sold at public sale to the highest bidder on a credit of 12 months, the purchaser to give good security for the payment of the purchase money.
Second. I direct that my land, to wit, the North half of the South Half of Section 34, Township 10, Range 5 East, be sold at public sale to the highest bidder on a credit of 12 months and the other half payable two years from the day of sale.
Third. My slaves I value as follows and direct that they be so secured and computed in estimation of my estate to wit, George, a man, at four hundred dollars Ama Malissa, a woman at Eight hundred dollars. Joseph Benjamin, a boy, at seven hundred dollars.
Fourth. I direct that all my just debts and funeral and testamentary expenses be paid and the balance of my estate then left, I will and bequeath in manner and form as follows, to wit: To my son, S.E. Wilson, 1/4 part of the value thereof.
To my grandchildren, to wit, children of my Daughter, Jane S. Whitehead, deceased, 1/4 part of the value thereof. To my son, Hugh C. Wilson, 1/4 part of the value thereof.
Fifth. My said Negroes, I wish to be dealt with as follows, that is to say said slaves and each of them to have the right and privilege to choose and select are to make when my other personal property shall be appraised and I hereby direct that the appraisers of my estate consult with and learn from each of said slaves, their individual choice and if they or any of them shall refuse to make such choice, then to be by them appraised with the other property and such slave or slaves to be sold as above directed for my other personal estate, and if said slaves make choice of an owner as above provided, said appraisers will make such note in their Inventory at my valuation above stated. The legatee or legatees that may be chosen by said slaves to be their owners shall take the said slave or slaves at my valuation above stated and if the same shall exceed the amount to which said legatee shall be entitled under this will, then the said legatee shall secure by note and good security payable to my executors hereinafter mentioned or to either one of them the amount over and above what may be their share and proportion of such legatee, 1/2 payable in two years from the time of taking possession of said slave or slaves with interest at the rate of 8 per cent per annum.
Lastly. I do hereby nominate and appoint my two sons William S. Wilson and Hugh C. Wilson executors of this my last Will and Testament. In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this the 14 day of September AD 1857.
Nancy (x) Wilson
NOTE Signed sealed and declared by the said Nancy Wilson to be her Last Will and Testament in the presence of us who in her presence and at her request and in the presence of each other have hereunto set and subscribed our names as witnesses hereunto this 14 day of September AD 1857.
John S. Garmon
Willie P. Long
W. B. Terrell
The State of Mississippi } Chancery Court at Rules, before the Pontotoc County Clerk in Vacation, Thursday, Sept. 7 1871
H.C. Wilson, Executor of the Last Will and Testament of Nancy Wilson, deceased, having filed his final account of said Executorship on the 31st day of July 1871, now prays process for the heirs and legatees of said testator's estate, that they be and appear at the next term of the court to be held at the courthouse at the town of Pontotoc on the 1st Monday after the fourth Monday in October 1871 (being the 30th day of October 1871) to show cause, if any they can, why said final account should not be allowed and said Executor discharged.
And it appearing that Zaccheus Whitehead, whose Post Office is Franklin, Williamson County, Tennessee; Simon E. Wilson, whose Post Office is Manchester, Collee (Coffee) County, Tennessee; Nancy H. Whitehead, whose Post Office is Batesville, Fulton County, Arkansas; Franklin Smith, Catherine Smith, and John Smith, whose Post Office is Batesville Fulton County, Arkansas, are heirs and legatees of said estate, and are non-residents of this State. It is therefore ordered by the court that publication be made once a week for four consecutive weeks in "The Pontotoc Intelligencer," a newspaper published in said county, notifying said heirs and legatees of the pendency of this suit. It is further ordered by the court that the clerk of this court do mail to the address of each of said heirs here before mentioned a certified copy of this order, at their respective Post Offices.
A true copy from the minutes.
Charles D. Fontaine, Jr., Clerk
In Volume 1, Number 11, Dated Sept. 14, 1871 Said Publication commencing with Volume 1, No. 11 and ending with Volume 1 No. 15, inclusive, and I Hereby certify that said paper was produced before me and that the same is correct.
(s)[ St. Clair Lawrence ], Publisher
sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 30th day of October 1871.
(s)[Chas. D. Fontaine], Clerk
Rec'd of H.C. Wilson $12.00 in payment of above advertisement and proof.
I, NANCY WILSON of Pontotoc County, State of Mississippi, do hereby make this my last will and testament.
First. I direct that all my personal property except my slaves hereinafter named be sold at public sale to the highest bidder on a credit of 12 months, the purchaser to give good security for the payment of the purchase money.
Second. I direct that my land, to wit, the North half of the South Half of Section 34, Township 10, Range 5 East, be sold at public sale to the highest bidder on a credit of 12 months and the other half payable two years from the day of sale.
Third. My slaves I value as follows and direct that they be so secured and computed in estimation of my estate to wit, George, a man, at four hundred dollars Ama Malissa, a woman at Eight hundred dollars. Joseph Benjamin, a boy, at seven hundred dollars.
Fourth. I direct that all my just debts and funeral and testamentary expenses be paid and the balance of my estate then left, I will and bequeath in manner and form as follows, to wit: To my son, S.E. Wilson, 1/4 part of the value thereof.
To my grandchildren, to wit, children of my Daughter, Jane S. Whitehead, deceased, 1/4 part of the value thereof. To my son, Hugh C. Wilson, 1/4 part of the value thereof.
Fifth. My said Negroes, I wish to be dealt with as follows, that is to say said slaves and each of them to have the right and privilege to choose and select are to make when my other personal property shall be appraised and I hereby direct that the appraisers of my estate consult with and learn from each of said slaves, their individual choice and if they or any of them shall refuse to make such choice, then to be by them appraised with the other property and such slave or slaves to be sold as above directed for my other personal estate, and if said slaves make choice of an owner as above provided, said appraisers will make such note in their Inventory at my valuation above stated. The legatee or legatees that may be chosen by said slaves to be their owners shall take the said slave or slaves at my valuation above stated and if the same shall exceed the amount to which said legatee shall be entitled under this will, then the said legatee shall secure by note and good security payable to my executors hereinafter mentioned or to either one of them the amount over and above what may be their share and proportion of such legatee, 1/2 payable in two years from the time of taking possession of said slave or slaves with interest at the rate of 8 per cent per annum.
Lastly. I do hereby nominate and appoint my two sons William S. Wilson and Hugh C. Wilson executors of this my last Will and Testament. In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this the 14 day of September AD 1857.
Nancy (x) Wilson
NOTE Signed sealed and declared by the said Nancy Wilson to be her Last Will and Testament in the presence of us who in her presence and at her request and in the presence of each other have hereunto set and subscribed our names as witnesses hereunto this 14 day of September AD 1857.
John S. Garmon
Willie P. Long
W. B. Terrell
The State of Mississippi } Chancery Court at Rules, before the Pontotoc County Clerk in Vacation, Thursday, Sept. 7 1871
H.C. Wilson, Executor of the Last Will and Testament of Nancy Wilson, deceased, having filed his final account of said Executorship on the 31st day of July 1871, now prays process for the heirs and legatees of said testator's estate, that they be and appear at the next term of the court to be held at the courthouse at the town of Pontotoc on the 1st Monday after the fourth Monday in October 1871 (being the 30th day of October 1871) to show cause, if any they can, why said final account should not be allowed and said Executor discharged.
And it appearing that Zaccheus Whitehead, whose Post Office is Franklin, Williamson County, Tennessee; Simon E. Wilson, whose Post Office is Manchester, Collee (Coffee) County, Tennessee; Nancy H. Whitehead, whose Post Office is Batesville, Fulton County, Arkansas; Franklin Smith, Catherine Smith, and John Smith, whose Post Office is Batesville Fulton County, Arkansas, are heirs and legatees of said estate, and are non-residents of this State. It is therefore ordered by the court that publication be made once a week for four consecutive weeks in "The Pontotoc Intelligencer," a newspaper published in said county, notifying said heirs and legatees of the pendency of this suit. It is further ordered by the court that the clerk of this court do mail to the address of each of said heirs here before mentioned a certified copy of this order, at their respective Post Offices.
A true copy from the minutes.
Charles D. Fontaine, Jr., Clerk
In Volume 1, Number 11, Dated Sept. 14, 1871 Said Publication commencing with Volume 1, No. 11 and ending with Volume 1 No. 15, inclusive, and I Hereby certify that said paper was produced before me and that the same is correct.
(s)[ St. Clair Lawrence ], Publisher
sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 30th day of October 1871.
(s)[Chas. D. Fontaine], Clerk
Rec'd of H.C. Wilson $12.00 in payment of above advertisement and proof.
Children on Zaccheus Wilson
1. ELIZABETH WILSON was born 12 Oct 1795 Mecklenburg County, NC, and died 03 Oct 1844 She was buried in Swanson Cemetery, Chapel Hill, TN. She married ROBERT RAMSEY 07 Feb 1811 in Williamson Co. TN, her father Zaccheus Wilson was the bondsman. Tombstone inscription: "Betsey Ramsey who was born 12 Oct 1795, died Oct 3, 1844, age 48 yrs, 11 mos, 21 das, the deceased was the dau of Zacheus Wilson & wife of Robert Ramsey, a companion & Mother kind and affectionate". Robert Ramsey's tombstone has no dates. He was listed on the 1850 census in Marshall Co. with several of their younger children. Children of Elizabeth and Robert Ramsey:
Mary R. P. Ramsey, b. 24 Jan 1812, Marshall Co. TN; d. 14 Aug 1855, Swanson Cemetery, Chapel Hill TN; m. Robert Patterson.
Nancy Ramsey b. 2 Jun 1813, Marshall Co. TN, apparently never married. Elizabeth Ramsey m. G. W. Garner. Lucinda Ramsey m. James Marcum/Markham, 31 Oct 1839, Marshall Co. TN. Robert W. Ramsey, b. 25 Dec 1820, Marshall Co. TN; d. 09 Sep 1845, Swanson Cemetery, Chapel Hill TN. Zacheus William Ramsey b. about 1826, m. Sarah A. Baucom 26 Sep 1849 Marshall Co. TN; Walnut Grove Cemetery, Obion Co. TN Jane J. Ramsey, b. 12 Jul 1828, Marshall Co. TN; d. 16 May 1888, Swanson Cemetery, Chapel Hill TN; m. Francis C. Garrett, 22 Jul 1847, Marshall Co. TN. Thomas Jefferson Ramsey b. about 1833 m. Mary Jane Reed 30 Dec 1852 Marshall Co. TN James Madison Ramsey b. 24 Jul 1835, Marshall Co. TN; d. 1914, Swanson Cemetery, Chapel Hill TN. Margaret Virginia Ramsey b. about 1837 m. Moses Wilson McCrory 16 Nov 1870 Marshall Co. TN John L. Ramsey b. 30 Jan 1838, m. Nancy Falwell 11 Jan 1876; he died 05 Jul 1921, Swanson Cemetery, Chapel Hill TN. Anna Matilda Ramsey b. about 1842 m. A. W. Elder 11 May 1870 Marshall Co. TN |
2. ROBERT WILSON was born 1796, and died before 1842. He married Sarah Russell (maybe).
No record has been found to support the marriage to Sarah Russell, but it has been reported in family records she was a full blooded Cherokee Indian and both she and Robert died on the "Trail of Tears". Other records state Robert Wilson was the pastor of the Flat Creek Baptist Church in Bedford County, TN. John T. Wilson son of Robert Wilson was living with his grandfather Zaccheus Wilson in 1842. Robert Wilson was noted in the estate settlement of Zaccheus Wilson dated 1842 as being deceased.
No record has been found to support the marriage to Sarah Russell, but it has been reported in family records she was a full blooded Cherokee Indian and both she and Robert died on the "Trail of Tears". Other records state Robert Wilson was the pastor of the Flat Creek Baptist Church in Bedford County, TN. John T. Wilson son of Robert Wilson was living with his grandfather Zaccheus Wilson in 1842. Robert Wilson was noted in the estate settlement of Zaccheus Wilson dated 1842 as being deceased.
David Russell Wilson born 9 May 1825 Bedford Co. TN, married Matilda Ann Teat Lowndes Co. AL 31 Mar 1831; he died 22May 1910 Butler Co. AL
John T. Wilson born about 1827 Williamson Co. TN, married Mary Jane Wood, died 7 April 1862 at Shiloh, Hardin Co. TN (Civil War) |
3. DAVID RUSSELL WILSON was born 24 Mar 1802 Mecklenburg Co. NC and died 30 Oct 1881 Houston Co. TX. He was buried in the Augusta Cemetery. Also buried in Augusta Cemetery was Sarah E. the wife of David Russell Wilson. She was born 13 Jul 1810 and died 24 Jul 1867. Sarah's maiden name is unknown.. David Russell Wilson moved from Giles Co. TN to Houston Co. TX between 1850 and 1860. He was a school teacher in Houston county 1865 and 1866.
Nancy Elizabeth Wilson born 27 Sep 1834 m. William Nugent Sheridan. Nancy died 11 Mar 1871 and is buried in Old Grapevine Cemetery, Houston Co. TX
Zacheus Charles Wilson born 21 Jun 1838 m. Mary F. Collins. Zacheus died 5 Nov 1869 Crockett Co. TX and is buried in Glenwood Cemetery. Mary F. Wilson born 22 Sep 1846 died 27 Sep 1854 and is buried in Augusta Cemetery, Houston Co. TX |
4. MARGARET W. WILSON was born about 1804 in Williamson Co. TN and married Robert Washington Mitchell 20 Dec 1827 Williamson Co. TN. Robert Washington Mitchell was Margaret's cousin, and the son of Robert Mitchell and Isabelle Russell. Robert Washington Mitchells's aunt was Jane Mitchell who married 1798 Joseph Wilson, the brother of Zaccheus Wilson. Robert Washington Mitchell and his wife Margaret W. Wilson moved to Tippah Co. MS before 1840 where his mother Isabelle and his siblings lived. In 1850 Robert and Margaret Mitchell were living in Giles Co. TN and in 1860 they were living in Augusta, Houston Co. TX. Both Robert Washington Mitchell and Margaret W. Mitchell died after 1880 probably in Augusta, Houston Co. TX.
Zaccheus W. Mitchell born 27 Nov 1828 TN, m. Adeline Neal 1 Oct 1854 Giles Co. TN; he died 11 Mar 1904 Augusta Cemetery, Houston Co. TX
David R. Mitchell born about 1831 TN, m. Louisa Tennessee Garrett. David R. Mitchell died after 1900 Houston Co. TX Matthew C. Mitchell born about 1832 m. Emily J. Jones 6 Sep 1872 Cherokee Co. TX Matthew C. Mitchell died after 1918 Nancy J. Mitchell born about 1835 TN m. James Birdwell. Nancy J. Birdwell died after 1880 probably in Houston Co. TX Maria/Mariah Mitchell born Feb 1840 TN, In 1880 Mariah was living with her mother, sister and brother in Houston Co. TX Elizabeth Mitchell born about 1840 TN Robert J. Mitchell born about 1845 TN. In 1880 Robert J. Mitchell was living with his mother and two sisters in Houston Co. TX Margie E. Mitchell born about 1849 TN. In 1880 Margie E. Mitchell was living with her mother, sister and brother in Houston Co. TX |
5. ZACCHEUS WILSON was born about 1805 in Williamson Co. TN and married Anne
Forstan 9 Jan 1826 in Greene County, AL. Ann Forstan was the
daughter of William and Ann Forstan. Ann apparently died at the
birth or shortly after the birth of a son born 1827 named William
Forstan Wilson. Zaccheus Wilson returned to Williamson Co. TN but
his son remained in Greene County, AL in the care of his
grandparents. Zaccheus married again in Williamson County to Miss
Nancy White on 1 Sep 1831, a daughter of George White. Shortly after
their marriage they moved to Texas where Zaccheus Wilson's name
appears on the 1836 Texas Military Rolls and the 1841 tax list for
Montgomery County, TX
Zaccheus was a Captain in the Miers Expedition on the Rio Grande River and the Miers Battle on December 26th and 27th 1842 which resulted in a Mexican victory. He was taken prisoner and sent to Castle San Carlos, Perote Prison in Vera Cruz where he died on 6 Dec 1843. Records say he died of fever while in prison and was buried in the moat outside the prison. No record was made of his death or burial place, although his name appears on the list of those who died because of suffering and starvation. A newspaper reporter, who visited the prison in 1860 noted several names were written on the walls of the different cells. Among those names he could make out through smoke and dirt was Zaccheus Wilson Tennessee.
Zaccheus' widow Nancy White Wilson remarried to Chester Spaulding Gorbet 24 June 1844 in Montgomery Co. TX. She and Chester S. Gorbet were listed on the 1850 census Grimes Co. TX with her four Wilson children, Permilla Ann Wilson, Mary W. Wilson, Sarah E. Wilson, George Z. Wilson and a son named Lorenzo White Gorbet born 5 May 1848.
It is unknown when or if Zaccheus Wilson intended to bring his son William Forstan Wilson to Texas but it appears William Forstan Wilson remained in Greene Co. AL, but was not entirely forgotten . The five children of Zaccheus Wilson, including William F. were identified in the estate settlement of Zaccheus' father dated 1847 as being children of their deceased father Zaccheus .
Zaccheus was a Captain in the Miers Expedition on the Rio Grande River and the Miers Battle on December 26th and 27th 1842 which resulted in a Mexican victory. He was taken prisoner and sent to Castle San Carlos, Perote Prison in Vera Cruz where he died on 6 Dec 1843. Records say he died of fever while in prison and was buried in the moat outside the prison. No record was made of his death or burial place, although his name appears on the list of those who died because of suffering and starvation. A newspaper reporter, who visited the prison in 1860 noted several names were written on the walls of the different cells. Among those names he could make out through smoke and dirt was Zaccheus Wilson Tennessee.
Zaccheus' widow Nancy White Wilson remarried to Chester Spaulding Gorbet 24 June 1844 in Montgomery Co. TX. She and Chester S. Gorbet were listed on the 1850 census Grimes Co. TX with her four Wilson children, Permilla Ann Wilson, Mary W. Wilson, Sarah E. Wilson, George Z. Wilson and a son named Lorenzo White Gorbet born 5 May 1848.
It is unknown when or if Zaccheus Wilson intended to bring his son William Forstan Wilson to Texas but it appears William Forstan Wilson remained in Greene Co. AL, but was not entirely forgotten . The five children of Zaccheus Wilson, including William F. were identified in the estate settlement of Zaccheus' father dated 1847 as being children of their deceased father Zaccheus .
State of Texas, Grimes Co.
Know all persons by these presents that I Nancy Gorbet the widow & administratix of Zachaus Wilson, decd. do by these presents nominate constitute empower & appoint in my place & stead and for the use & benefit of the heirs of Zachaus Wilson decd. empower WSD Fowler of Montgomery county to call upon the proper authorities at Austin City for the services of said Wilson as a captain on the Somervell Campaign in 1842 to -- demand and receive from the Departments of State all and any monies rendered by sd Wilson during his lifetime - to apply for & receive all lands to which he may be entitled to act as general agent for the heirs of sd Wilson in all maters and things......... 22 Mar 1851 Nancy Gorbet X In presence of James G. Wilson James G. Wilson made a deposition that he was present at the marriage of Nancy Wilson, the widow of Zacheus Wilson, to Mr. Gorbet. Claim File #997 Texas State Library & Archives Commission, Republic Claims I William Wilson do state upon oath that I am an heir of Zacheus Wilson, desc. who is the identical Zacheus Wilson who served in the Army of the Republic of Texas and that the other heirs of said Wilson are Permilia A., Mary M. Sarah E. George Z. and that the wife of said Zacheus & the mother of said children are also desevring and that there is no administration pending upon either of their estates. William F. Wilson, sworn & subscribed before this 16th Mar 1852 |
The children of Zaccheus Wilson:
William Forstan Wilson born 1827 married Louisa Baines. He died 6 Jul 1907 in Greene Co. AL Permelia Ann Wilson born 26 May 1834 married David Dixon Bryne. She died 24 Dec 1899 Grimes Co. TX Mary Margaret Wilson born about 1836, married Barry F. James. She died before 1870 Galveston, TX George Zaccheus Wilson born 25 Nov 1837, married Emily Clement Shipp. He died 25 Dec 1929 Tulare, CA Sarah Elizabeth Wilson born 20 May 1840 married George John Scott. She died 16 May 1894 Grimes Co. TX |
6. MATTHEW JAMES WILSON was born 8 Mar 1807 in Williamson Co. TN and died 6 Jul 1887. He was buried in the Loftin Cemetery in Williamson Co. TN. Matthew James Wilson's first wife was Elizabeth Russell, a daughter of Benjamin and Lucraney Russell. They were married 28 Nov 1832 in Williamson Co. TN. Elizabeth, born 22 Feb 1815 died 5 Aug 1850 and also buried in the Loftin Cemetery. Matthew James Wilson's second wife was Melissa Ann Wilson, the widow of Samuel Scales. They were married 27 Feb 1851. Melissa Ann was the daughter of Josiah and Rexina Wilson, and was born 25 Feb 1817. She died 7 Mar 1899 and was buried in the Loftin Cemetery.
Children of Matthew James Wilson:
James B. Wilson born 22 Sep 1833, died 23 Oct 1912 Ellis Co. TX, Myrtle Cemetery; married Margaret C. -- Benjamin Thomas Wilson born 8 Sep 1835, died 1912. He was buried in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Williamson Co. TN. Benjamin Thomas served in the 45th TN Infantry and was wounded at the battle of Shiloh. He married Sally Susan Ann Hartley, 7 Sep 1860. Mary A. Wilson was born 10 Oct 1840 and died 26 Aug 1912 in Ballard Co. KY. She married Napolean B. Hartley, 24 Feb 1859 Zaccheus M. Wilson was born 9 Jul 1841 and died 26 Feb 1865 prisoner Camp Chase, Ohio. He married Mary A. Chriswell 16 Dec 1861. Jeanette T. Wilson born 25 Sep 1844, died 4 Aug 1900. She married William H. Loftin. Both were buried in the Loftin Cemetery in Williamson Co. TN John Joseph Wilson born 18 Dec 1851, married Mary Ann Grigsbey 2 Nov 1876. John Joseph Wilson died 4 Dec 1912 in White Co. IL; buried Loftin Cemetery, Williamson. Lemuel Ransom Wilson was born 17 Jun 1857 and married Janice M. Swann. |
7. JAMES G. WILSON was born about 1809 and was married to Jane Watson. Both died in Texas after the 1860 census where they were listed living in Leon Co. Texas
Children of James G. Wilson:
Robert Wilson born 1833 Williamson Co. TN Thomas Jefferson Wilson born 1836 TN; married Amanda. Private Co. F, 27th Louisiana Infantry.He died 27 Nov 1910 and was buried in Wesley Chapel Cemetery, Houston Co. TX Elizabeth Wilson born about 1837 MS J. K. Wilson born about 1839 Richard Russell Wilson born Mar 1841; died 1924 Augusta Cemetery, Houston Co. TX. Private Co. E, 1st Infantry Bat. Waul's Tx Legion; m. Mary Shivers John M. Wilson born about 1843 Mary Frances Wilson born 5 Nov 1844, died 13 Jan 1933, Augusta Cemetery, Houston Co. TX; never married. Her death certificate stated her parents were James G. Wilson and Jane Watson. Cynthia L. Wilson born about 1847 Margaret A. Wilson born about 1849 Benjamin Wilson born about 1851 |
8. THOMAS P. WILSON born about 1810. According to the agreement of Zaccheus Wilson's heirs, Thomas P. Wilson was alive in 1851.
9. JOHN L. WILSON was born 6 Jul 1818 and died in 1848 Williamson Co. TN. He apparently was not married, and his
brother Mathew Wilson was administrator of his estate, Dec 1848 There was no monies or effects mentioned in the initial inventory, but
there was a statement of an understanding of interest in the estate of his father
Zaccheus Wilson, deceased. John L. Wilson was buried in the
Wilson Cemetery near Allisonia, TN near his father. The settlement of the estate of
John L. Wilson went on until 1865-1868. It seemed as though he
had many outstanding notes both good and bad, and several worthless
slaves. The cash received from his father's estate was $67.22
10. MARY C. WILSON was born about 1820. She was listed with her brothers
William and Hugh, and her mother Nancy on the 1850 census, Pontotoc
County, MS. Others have report she married Holcomb B. Harvey, 2
Mar 1843 Williamson Co. TN but if this were true, she would not have
signed her estate settlement receipt as Mary C. Wilson in 1847 and be
listed as Mary Wilson (age 30) on the 1850 with her mother and brothers.
Mary was not named in her mother's will dated 1857 and it is assumed
she had died between 1850 and 1857.
11. SIMON ELLIOTT WILSON born 15 Feb 1820 married Luretha Jane Allison 1 Oct 1844 Marshall Co. TN. Luretha Jane was born 11 Nov 1823 and died 30 June 1903 Manchester, Coffee Co. TN. Simon Elliott died 22 Nov 1894. They lived in Marshall County and moved to Manchester, TN before 1870. Both Simon and Luretha were buried in the Manchester City Cemetery. Simon was a Cumberland Presbyterian Minister. He was probably named after his mother's brother Simon Elliott. Children of Rev. S.E. Wilson and Luretha:
Nancy Jane Wilson born about 1845
Cornelia Josephine Wilson born about 1846 Ameralis Wilson born about 1848 Sarah J. Wilson born about 1849 Luretha Wilson born about 1854 Finis E. Wilson born about 1856 Alice W. Wilson born about 1858 Robert Wilson born about 1860 Olive Wilson born about 1864 |
12. Jane S. Wilson was born about 1822 and died between 1850 and 1857 and was mentioned as deceased in her mother's will dated 14 Sep 1857. Jane married Milton F. Whitehead 13 Sep 1840 Williamson Co. TN and they lived in Williamson Co. TN in 1850. Milton F. Whitehead remarried to Mrs. Sarah B. Wilson. Children of Jane S. and Milton F. Whithehead:
Mary Catherine Whitehead born about 1841 married John Smith
Nancy H. Whitehead born about 1843 John L. Whitehead born about 1845 Zaccheus W. Whitehead born about 1847 m. Mary E. Tullos, 15 Oct 1873 Williamson Co. TN Margaret Manerva Whitehead born 24 Sep 1848 m. George Washington Finley Sina A. Whitehead born about 1853 Syretha Whitehead born about 1856 |
13. William S. Wilson born about 1824 TN married (1) Nancy Williams 4 Jan 1844 Marshall Co. TN. Nancy died probably in Pontotoc Co. MS before 1850. William S. Wilson marred (2) Martha A. Gill, 29 Jul 1855 in Pontotoc Co. MS. William S. Wilson was living in Dallas, TX in 1900. Children of William S. Wilson:
Talitha Wilson born 17 Nov 1847 m. Abner Grant 3 April 1859 Pontotoc Co. MS
Nancy Ellen Wilson born about June 1850 MS |
14. Hugh C. Wilson born 21 Jan 1826 Williamson Co. TN married Nancy Elizabeth Williams 3 Feb 1848 Itawamba Co. MS. Hugh Columbus Wilson died 20 Aug 1895 Lee County, TX. Hugh C. Wilson was a Civil War soldier and served in the 2nd Battalion Mississippi State Cavalry. Children of Hugh C. and Nancy E. Wilson:
John L. Wilson born about 1855 MS married M. F. Cook
Mary Jane Wilson born 7 May 1857 MS married James F. Cook, 4 Jan 1876 Lee Co. TX Edmond Wilson born about 1867 Cornelius Wilson born about 1868 |