Fayette County PA Archives History .....Alexander Wilson Family History 1921 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/pafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Lynn Beatty klbeatty@npgcable.com February 12, 2007, 6:24 am Alexander Wilson, Born Oct 4, 1727 in Newton, Aberdeen, Scotland. Died in Fayette Co Pa July 9, 1815 aged 88 yrs & is buried in Leckey's graveyard.. He married Deborah, daughter of Samuel Gilmore of Londonderry Ireland who was born in 1742 & died in Fayette Co Pa Mch 13, 1825 aged 83 yrs & is buried in Leckey's graveyard. A letter dated May 10, 1927 from Mrs N.C. Hamilton, Kokomo, Ind refers to her Alexander Wilson query on her D.A.R. no 12783 which elicits two answers in the Apr D.A.R. Mag. One from Miss L. Ethel Boughner in which on pages 276 7 of said magazine she says "Alexander Wilson served in the Revolution as 3d Lieut in Capt David Harris Co 1st Pa Reg cont. Line 1776. Col Edward Hand, Ref Penna Archives 5th series Vol 2 p 631, 647". Her other data is correct except as to the wife of Alexander A. The other answer is from Mrs Lowell F. Hobart, Memorial Court Hall, Wash D.C. erroneously gives this Alexander's wife as Deborah McWilliams instead of Gilmore & says his father Alexander is the son of John & Lucy Taylor Wilson whereas in fact he was son of Robert & his wife Agnes Gilmore. Mrs Hamilton says her papers in 12783 say "he served as a private in Capt Nelson's Co of the fifth Battalion of Cumb Co, Pa militia in 1780 1781" The reference pages for this, she says is recorded on my application blank which is in Wash D.C. It gives the pages, vol & series where his record is found. He might have served both times. [children] 1. 1. Mary Wilson, Born Died May 27? 1827 aged Married John Leckey who died July 18, 1821 aged 77 yrs. 2. Samuel Wilson, married Sarah Kendall See Pages 85 to 90 Anjou's Hist of Wilson Family "Lancaster Co Pa Fayette Co Pa & Ohio." 3. James Wilson, Born in Lancaster Co Pa Mch 21, 1764 Died in Fayette Co Pa Feby 19, 1841 & is buried in Leckeys gy m.1. Mary Robb m.2. Elizabeth Lowry 4. John Wilson 5. Sarah Wilson, m. Joseph Sproat, who was born Jany 18, 1761 & died Mch 4, 1838. Both are buried in Leckeys gy. She died Feby 23, 1857 aged 89 yrs Tombstones says aged 91 yrs. 5.1. Margaret Sproat, b. May 17, 1801 ob Sept 27, 1868 m. Hugh Thompson his second wife. Buried Leckeys gy. 5.1.1. Maddison Thompson, This is wrong. He is son of her sister Debbra see other end of line. 5.2. Anne Sproat, B. July 29, 1806 ob Aug 3, 1805 Buried Leckeys gy. M. Asbury Struble his first wife. 5.2.1. Sarah Jane Struble, m. B. Frank Hellen 5.2.2. Joseph Sproat Struble, Unmarried 5.3. Samuel Sproat 5.4. Alexander Sproat 5.5. Hannah Sproat, m. John Huston 5.6. Deborah Sproat, m. Jonas Thompson son of James 1758 1835 5.6.1. James Madison Thompson 5.6.2. Deborah Maria Thompson 6. Anne Wilson, B. May 20, 1769 Died Apr 13, 1809 M. John McWilliams. He was born May 11, 1760 & died Sept 1, 1834 Both buried in Leckeys gy . Margaret Wilson, m. Hugh Gilmore 8. Thomas Wilson, Born say 1774, died Dec 8, 1859 in his 86th year. M. Sarah Flenniken Born say 1783 Died Dec 3, 1862 in 80th yr. Both buried at Dunlaps Creek gy. 8.1. Mary Wilson, b. say 1804 ob July 11, 1884 in 80th yr. M. Moses B. Porter B. say 1797 ob Apr 27, 1876 in 79th yr. Both buried in Dunlaps Creek gy. 8.2. Sarah Wilson, m. Cephas Porter 9. Alexander A. Wilson, m. Margaret, daughter of Alexander Faulkner No issue. The above record by Anjou is wrong. Born Nov 17, 1776 Died in Iowa aged 91 yrs. See Pages 354 et seq. this book. 10. Deborah Wilson, m. Jno Laughlin on Jany 17, 1804. She born 1781 & died 1868 S. born Feby 9, 1781 & died Jany 20, 1868 in 87th yr. He born Jany 9, 1777 & died Oct 11, 1851 in 75 yr. Both buried in Pres gy near Old Wash O. Alexander Adah Wilson, a son of Alexander Wilson 1727 1815 & his wife Deborah was b. Nov 17, 1776. He died on his farm in Des Moines Iowa where he lived with his son in law & daughter at the age of 97 yrs Married Margaret Laughlin (dau, she thinks of Crawford Laughlin of Pa) (Mch 29/23 was Dau of Hugh see Laughlin Hist pg 849) was b. Jan 1, 1784. She died on the farm in Des Moines, Iowa where she lived with her son in law & daughter aged 96 yrs & 1 mo. He came to this territory in 1839 by boat to Fort Madison, Iowa with his family. His son Hugh then unmarried came with Robert Brown of Fayette Co who had married his sister Caroline by horseback in the spring of 1839 to Fort Madison & then came to this section to view the land & made his [unreadable] Mrs. Hurst thinks her grandfather Alex A. Wilson lived Merrittstown Pa when he left in 1839 to come here. He kept a store there & was associated with the Gilmores there who were relatives. He however did not keep store here, but invested his capital in land. Alex A. Wilson, his wife Margaret & his daughter-in-law, Eliza Wilson were among the charter members of the First Pres Ch of Fairfield, Iowa. [children] 1. James Wilson, B. Oct 19, 1804. never married. Died June 17, 1821 aged 16 yrs 7 mos 28 days 2. Mary Wilson, B. Dec 5, 1806 m. Daniel Carter of Ind & became one of 1st settlers of Jeff Co, Iowa. Buried cem 1 1/2 mi north of Libertyville, Iowa 2.1. Alexander Carter, m. Mary Ann Carsen. She dead. He is living 2.1.1. Emory W. Carter m. Harriet Moore 2.1.1.1. 3 daus Carter 2.1.2. Harbery Carter 2.1.3. Clara Carter 2.2. Daniel Carter, m. Jennie Pollock. He dead. She is living. 2.2.1. Charles Carter, Prof. In Parsons College, Fairfield Iowa, a fine young man unm 2.2.2. A dau Carter 2.3. Thomas Carter, m. Ella field living in Libertyville on a farm 2.3.1. Ora Carter, Living Colo 2.3.2. Mary Carter, living Burlington, Iowa. M. 2.3.3. Freda Carter, m. a dentist & live at Sioux City 2.4. Elizabeth Carter m. Geo Pollock, a bro. Of Jennie. Both dead. 2.4.1. Cora Pollock, m. Frank Sullivan. live in Fairfield, Iowa 2.4.2. Margaret Pollock, unmarried. Lives in Fairfield, Iowa 2.4.3. Edward Pollock, m. Live at What Cheer, Iowa. No issue 2.4.4. Alex Pollock, m.1. Finney m.2._______ Lives in Mo 2.4.4.1. 2 boys Pollock by 1st wife Live in Muncie 2.4.5. Walter Pollock, lives in Donds Iowa married, was clerk 2.4.5.1. Daughter Pollock, grown 2.5. Parlee Carter, a girl 3. Caroline Wilson, B Mar 4, 1809 m. in Fayette Co, Pa in the 30s to Robert Brown. She d. at Batavia abt 61 or 62. 4. Deborah Wilson, B June 1, 1811 m. David Laughlin a son of Crawford Laughlin 5. Alexander Wilson B 31 May 1813 m. Nancy Yeager fr Birmingham or near Cantrell, Van Buren Co. where she was teaching school . She was born June 17, 1843 at Belleville Ills. Were married Sept 17, 1863 at Fairfield, Iowa. She died Mch 12, 1915 in Des Moines Tp & he died June 10, 1899 in Des Moines Tp & both are buried in the Fell Cemetery. He was a farmer all his life. 5.1. Emerson Adair Wilson, Born Dec 30 1864. He died Apr 30, 1923. married Mamie E. Hufstedler of Fairfield, Iowa on Sept 14, 1887. She was born Nov 13, 1864 at Prairie City, Iowa. Both living at 304 W. Burlington St Fairfield Iowa 5.2. Ray Alexander Wilson B Nov 11, 1893 ob Feby 25, 1894. 6. Hugh Wilson, B. July 15, 1815, D. Jan 22, 1894 m. Eliza Boyd dau of Robert of Fayette Co. She was b. Sept 1, 1814 he went back to Fayette Co, Pa & was m. on 19 Dec 1839 6.1. Rebekah B. Wilson B. Mar 22, 1841 ob Nov 20, 1850 6.2. Margaret Wilson B. June 1, 1845 M. Dec 15, 1887 Francis Hurst No issue, My bright intelligent & industrious informant 6.3. Robert A. Wilson B. Sep 1, 1845 M. Belle Stokes. Her name is Nancy Arbella & she was b. June 14 1849 m. Aug 1869. Both living this co. on a farm. 6.3.1. Jessie Mozella Wilson B. July 11, 1871. M. George Bowens, a Rl man of Fairfield, Iowa where they live 6.3.1.1. Paul Bowens, unmarried 6.3.1.2. Mabel Bowens, An adopted child, unmarried 6.3.2. Orville Stokes Wilson, B. Nov 27, 1872, married Mary Beal a daughter of Edward. Live in Van Buren Co where he is a farmer. No issue. 6.4. William Dempsey Wilson B Apr 1, 1848 m. 1st Malinda Pollock she D. Nov 8, 1873 m. 2nd Feby 4, 1875 Mary Caroline Laughlin of Jeff Co Daughter of David & Deborah Laughlin who was born July 16, 1850 Marinda Pollock was born June 28, 1851, daughter of Smith & Mary Pollock 6.4.1. Infant son Wilson by 1st wife B June 1, 1870 & died 2 mos later a premature birth 6.4.2. James A. Wilson by 1st wife B. May 24, 1871 m. Feb 22, 1893 m. Lucy T. Campbell of Fayette Co Pa 6.4.2.1. Otto True Wilson Born Feby 11, 1894 m. June 19, 1916 Vera Jane Robdotta [best guess] Born Mch 2, 1921 6.4.2.2. Harry Wilson, Born Jany 11, 1896 ob June 27, 1897 6.4.2.3. Lester A. Wilson, B Oct 11, 1898 6.4.2.4. Marinda Naomi A. Wilson, Born Oct 6, 1901 m. Oct 3, 1920 Willard R. Johnson 6.4.2.5. John W. Wilson, B. Jany 30, 1910 6.4.2.6. Tressie S. Wilson B. Feby 23, 1905. 6.4.3. Harry Wilson, by 1st wife B. Dec 19, 1872 ob Nov 19, 1878 6.4.4. Anna Belle Wilson, by 2d wife B. Dec 24, 1878 m. Mahlon B. Williams of Van Buren Ia Live here. He is a farmer. No issue. were married Mch 22, 1899 6.5. Caroline Wilson, B Apr 9, 1850 m. John Walker Stokes on Apr 5th, 1871. He was born June 5, 1847. He is dead many yrs. She was in this morning. He died May 1886. 6.5.1. Maud Arabella Stokes [dau of Caroline & John Walker Stokes] b. July 23, 1879, m. Edward McBorough on July 29, 1908 & both live at Creston, Iowa at 609 S. Walnjt St. where he is an electrician. He was born on Nov 3, 1877. 6.5.1.1.1. John McBorough, B. June 19, 1909 6.5.1.1.2. Mary Ellen McBorough, B. Sept 18, 1910 6.5.1.1.3. Margaret Caroline McBorough, B. Nov 6, 1911 6.5.1.1.4. Robert Edward McBorough, B. March 4, 1913 6.6. Elvira J. Wilson [dau of Hugh Wilson] B. May 5, 1853. m. Wm Edgar Armstrong who was born Apr 4, 1854. He is dead & she lives here. Married Feby 26, 1880. 6.6.1. Ralph Armstrong, b. June 22, 1881, married Mattie Stall, lives in edge of Mo. App. Van Buren Co. 6.6.2. Stella Armstrong, died unmarried 6.6.3. Pearl Armstrong a boy, married Bessie Eyeston & lives here 6.6.3.1. Sylvia Armstrong [dau of Pearl & Bessie Armstrong] 6.6.4. Daisy Armstrong, married Zane Eyeston a bro of Bessie& live this Co. & have 4 children. 7. Elizabeth Jane Wilson B. Nov 11, 1817 m. Alexander Winsell [perhaps Winsett or Winser] See P. 365 8. Sarah Ann Wilson, b. Mar 3, 1820 m. John H. Panson of Jeff Co. 8.1. Elizabeth Panson 8.2. Mary Margaret Panson, d.y. 8.3. Amanda Panson, d. age 50 8.4. Alex Panson, see p. 365 8.5. Alice Panson 9. Thomas Wilson, b. Mar 26, 1822 Died in Pa before they came here ob Nov 15, 1832 aged 10 yrs 7 mos 19 days see 10. William Wilson, B Mar 26, 1825 died Dec 22, 1826 aged 9 mos 6 days Caroline Wilson & Robert Brown. They left the farm & moved to Batavia. Children are all dead & Mrs H. don't know who would have family Bible or record. Said they came to Iowa in 1839 Said they had 3 or 4 children [children] 1. William Brown, m. Mary Godley of here. Both died at Petta, Iowa. He was a businessman 1.1. Emmett Brown, oldest, died unmarried, killed on RR was a brake man. 1.2. Alva Brown, a RR official & lived in Chicago, married 2. Catharine Brown [dau of William Brown] Unmarried, lives at Pella, Ia, mightknow of record 3. Christine Brown, don’t know about her. 4. Margaret Brown M.1 Bissell, M.2 John Mason all dead at Burlington, Iowa. 4.1. A Child Bissell, died in infancy 4.2. Laura Mason , married late in life & thinks they are living. 4.3. Clara Mason married & living in Nebraska 4.4. Nancy Mason, Thinks she married. 5. Alexander Brown, M. in Colorado, knows of two daughters but don’t know their names [unreadable lines] 6. Caroline Brown, died in Colorado with her sister Mary, was not married 7. LeRoy Brown, He went to Colorado, married there, but don’t know abt them 8. Mary Brown, M. Thomas Robb son of Samuel Robb of this co. He was a farmer, & then was Co. Supt here & went to Colorado & bought a ranch there. Both died. 8.1. Edward Robb 8.2. A son Robb 9. James Brown, M. at Burlington, Iowa & both died there. Had two boys who were taken by their Aunt Caroline to Colorado where she raised them. 10. Belle Brown, M. Michael Baughman a farmer of thisCo., but moved to Southern Kansas where both died. 10.1. Belle Baughman 10.2. Other Children Baughman 11. Eliza Brown, married Alex Leeper, a farmer of this county, but they too moved to Southern Kanasas where both died leaving a number of children. 12. Albert Brown, married Elvira Hughes of this Co. He was an Elder. Feby 1928 Thinks his widow went to some of the suburbs of Los Angeles prob. Around Hollywood. Thinks he had his father’s bible record as he was single living with his father when he died. 12.1. Robert Brown was in Calif. 12.2. A daughter Brown, m a Stover [rest unreadable] 12.3. A daughter Brown, married a Harden, Wapello Co. 12.4. A daughter Brown married a man fr Van Buren 12.5. Other girls Brown 13. Alva Brown was in Wapello Co when his father died. Hired to work on a farm there. P.O. Eldon, Iowa, unmarried. Additional Comments: Extracted from Josiah V. Thompson Journals, Vol. 5 This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/pafiles/ File size: 13.4 Kb