Benton Co., AR - Biographies - Martin Wilson

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History of Benton County BENTON COUNTY.

Martin Wilson was born in Washington County, Ark., in the year 1843,
and is a son of John and Rebecca (White) Wilson, who were natives,
respectively, of Kentucky and Arkansas. The father was a farmer
throughout life, and was killed during the late war by the Federal
soldiers near Fayetteville on account of being a rebel. Martin Wilson
made his parents' house his home until he entered the army in 1863. He
enlisted in Cooper's Arkansas cavalry company, and served until the
close of the war, when he was discharged at Springdale, Ark., and
returned to his home and resumed his farm work. He was married in 1871
to Miss Tempy Graham, a daughter of Nelson and Eliza Graham, of Benton
County, and by her is the father of four children: John N., Rebecca L.,
Cora B. and Charley L. Mrs. Wilson has been a consistent member of the
Baptist Church for many years, and is a faithful wife and mother. Mr.
Wilson owns forty acres of land in Benton County, whither he moved from
Washington County, Ark., in 1871. His land is nearly all under
cultivation, and is well improved.