Mary Margaret/Margaret Ann Morgan married to William V. Wilson
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Re: Mary Margaret/Margaret Ann Morgan married to William V. Wilson
Sorry I have nothing at all on Margaret Morgan. I have lots and lots more on the Wilsons/Willsons. I should tell you how I am connected. I am not related, just connected. One of my grandmother's cousins married a Wilson descendant.
From William Vance Wilson (1811-1880), you go to father John Wilson (b. 1779) father James Wilson (1756-1829/1830) father Richard Wilson (b. 1730) father Robert Wilson (b. 1692/1693) brother Hugh Wilson (1681-1737) son Hugh Willson (1719/1720-1775) son John Willson (1745-1792) son Hugh L. Willson (1768-1828) son Hiram Robinson Willson (1800-1876) son James Wellington Willson (1824-1917) son Marshall Henry Willson (1856-1946) daughter Audrey Fennell Willson (1903-1979) daughter Eileen Audrey Campbell (b. 1928) husband Donald Coulter Finlayson (1927-1993) father Donald Alexander Finlayson (1899-1955) sister Isabella MacLeman Finlayson (1906-1989) daughter Gladys Anne Colledge (b. 1930) daughter Linda Anne Virgin (b. 1950) son Ian David Roberts (b. November 9, 1987).
Most of my info on the Willsons comes from Dan Willson in British Columbia.
Could you maybe tell me how you are descended from James M. Wilson b. 1861, so I can add it to my tree., the tree I am copying below and that I'll email you. Thanks.
Ian David Roberts
Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
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Generation One
1. Andrew1 Porter.
He married unknown unknown.
Children:
+ 2 i. Barbara2 Porter.
Generation Two
2. Barbara2 Porter, (Andrew1).
She married John Willson, d. 1692 in Rashee, Northern Ireland. John: Willson Family Tree - Dan Willson
Family tradition says our family was Normans having followed William the Conqueror to England in 1068 and settled in the north in Northumberland. In 1690 several of our ancestors came to Ireland with William of Orange and for services rendered John Wilson received a grant of land in Rashee, County Antrim, Ireland.
While tradition states our family had settled in Northumberland to live on the border with Scotland for 622 turbulent years no doubt the family spread across either side of the border.
Another family tradition passed down from Ralph Finlay Willson, that a relative, Scotty Willson was General Wolfe’s flag bearer and fought on the Plains of Abraham outside Quebec City in 1759.
While I have been unable to contact Sheila Lough she writes that from her research of John Wilson and Barbara Porter she has traced two lines of the family to Australia, two lines to New Zealand, one in Mexico and many in Canada and the United States.
To understand the Willson/Wilson family migration you must understand that they were Presbyterians and religious and economic factors contributed greatly to their history.
Religious persecutions caused over 200,000 lowland Scots to move to Northern Ireland between 1608-1697.
The influx of these immigrants caused a hostile reaction with the native Catholic Irish so much so that Londonderry built a wall 25 feet high and 6 feet thick to keep the residents safe in 1618.
In 1632 King Charles I demanded Presbyterians join the Church of England. These dissenters were forced back to Scotland, America or face prison.
In 1639 the Black Oath required all Protestants to obey all Royal Commands including of course joining the Church of England or face severe penalty.
In 1641 the Catholic clergy declared all Protestants of the devil and in October of that year started a four month campaign to wipe them out.
The English Civil Wars (1642-1645, 1648-1649) created civil unrest and sectarian violence all over Great Britian.
In 1649 King Charles I was executed
In 1650 & 1651 Lord Protector Cromwell invaded Scotland after they tried to break free of England and defeated the Presbyterians.
In 1660 King Charles II was restored to the throne but the persecution continued.
In 1680 all Presbyterians lost all their properties to the Church of England and had their marriages invalidated, charged with fornication and their children declared illegitimate.
In 1685 King Charles II died and in his place King James II tried to impose Catholicism to the realm but was disposed and fled to France in 1688. He landed in Ireland in 1689 and persecution was fierce with all of Ireland yielding to the Catholic army save those who had fled into Londonderry. There was a siege of Londonderry that was dreadful but eventually it was broken.
In 1690 King William of Orange, King James II’s protestant son in law, landed in Ireland and defeated King James II at the Battle of the Boyne.
Persecution continued until 1704 in various forms ie. unable to hold public office but then add the 1720 crop failures, the 1741 famine and the Ulster linen industry collapse in 1772 and you can see the reasoning behind migration.
Notable Family Members to date are;
Jane Georgina Wilson’s husband Sir Almroth Edward Wright (daughter of Robert MacKay Wilson) Discovered and developed the Anti-Typhoid Innoculation, which saved millions of lives.
Walter Gordon Wilson (4/21/1874-6/30/1957) Inventor of the Tank, designed boats, aeroplanes, trains, buses and cars.
William Edward Wilson (1851-July 1908) Noted Astronomer, his grandson also was a noted astronomer Kenneth Essex Edgeworth (2/26/1880-10/10 1972)
Field Marshall Sir Henry Hugh Wilson (5/5/1864-6/22/1922) Head of the British Army at the end of World War One.
Joanna Caroline Willson (12/20/1858-11/30/1935) Her son H. Reginald MacMillian was the founder of MacMillian Bloedel Limited, one of the biggest lumber companies in Western Canada.
David Willson (6/7/1778-1/19/1866) Founder of the Children of Peace also established the first orchestra in Canada.
Louisa Willson born Nov 3 1831 Her granddaughter Mazo De La Roche ( 1879-1961) was a noted author and playwright. The author of the Jalna series of novels. One of her books was adapted to a broadway play starring Ethel Barrymore in 1938. Mazo never married.
Willson’s came to N. Ireland in 1690 with William of Orange on the promise of free land for putting down the Catholic rebellion according to Richard Titus Willson’s memoirs. Barbara’s Father was Andrew Porter.)(One report of another Wilson family said three Wilson brothers came from Scotland and fought for William of Orange at the Battle of the Boyne. Haven’t determined whether they are related or not yet but Richard Titus Willson said relatives came with William of Orange. Another report says John Wilson was a defender of Londonderry who later fought for William of Orange.
Miscellaneous Willson/Wilson Notes
John Wilson b. 1856 Ireland d. 1903 Dublin m. Mary Dobbyn b. abt. 1858 Ireland d. Oct 26 1934 Dublin
Son Herbert Stanley Wilson b. abt. 1880 Ireland (mention it because of the Dobbyn last name)
The 1864 marriage roll for York ON has a Phebe Willson 22 of Whitchurch d/o Joshua & Sarah Willson m. George Allen 27 s/o Alphonse & Susannah Allen. George Allen now residing in E. Gwillimbury witnesses Mordecai Lundy and Jane Watson of Whitchurch *don’t know if they are related or not.
The 1870 marriage roll for York On has a Mary Elizabeth Willson 21 of E. Gwillimbury d/o William Henry & Sarah Willson m. Benjamin then ? Pearson 31 Physican King Twp. s/o Nathaniel & Martha Pearson witnesses Jane Webster of Belewert & ? Gundy of Aurora Oct 27 1870 at Sharon
The 1871 Roll for York has a marriage between Thomas Armstrong 44 and Harriet Willson 21 d/o John Willson and Agnes Lundy of Whitchurch. Relation?
The history of East Gwillimbury records that Mary Wilson daughter of William H. Wilson married 1870 B.F. Pearson MD who practiced in Queensville. Most certainly a relative.
Ontario birth records has a James Varnell Willson b. Mar 28 1879 York Co. parents John R. Willson cigar maker and Bella McLean infm James H. Willson tailor Newmarket
The 1876 Ontario marriage records show a David Wilson 49 , b. Canada residing in Toronto, gentleman, s/o David & Susanna Wilson m. Sarah Isobel Halford 33 B. England residing in Toronto d/ o Richard & Sarah Halford wtn. Ida May Jones of Granby & James Ed Jones of Yorkville married Jan 12 1876 Yorkville.
Also in 1876 Ontario records a Charles Wilson 22 of Nelson Twp. B. E. Gwillimbury labourer s/o James & Jane Wilson ,m. Mary Boasley 17 East Gwillimbury d/o Alexander & Victoria Boasley Nov 24 1877 in Newmarket wtn. F.G. Lundy off Newmarket and Gideon Tucker of E. Gwillimbury.
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Children:
3 i. Janet3 Wilson, b. 1679 in Rashee, Antrim, Ireland.
+ 4 ii. Hugh Wilson b. 1681.
5 iii. Thomas Wilson, b. 1685. Dan Willson: (I can’t prove it yet but I believe Thomas is President Thomas Woodrow Wilson’s great great great grandfather. Their linage show Thomas Wilson m. Elizabeth b. in Londonderry Ireland 1690 and his father is John Wilson. Their son John Wilson b. 1717 Londonderry Co. Ire d. Jul 9 1773 Letterkenny Twp., Franklin Co. PA m. Nancy Brekenridge. Was it John Wilson and Barbara Porter’s son Thomas? A question perhaps answered in the future. Certainly the timeline is right and both were strong Presbyterians.)
* Note LDS site shows a Elizabeth Wilson Rashee Antrim Ireland m. John Gilmer 1823 Ballyeaston, Antrim Ireland. It shows a Margaret Wilson b. 1799 Rashee m. James Service 1820 Rashee Antrim Ireland. It shows a Robert Wilson b. 1835 Rashee Antrim Ire. m. 1860 Sarah Erskin b. 1839 Rashee Antrim Ireland. Came across a Hugh Gilmer Wilson Esq. born Rashee Co. Antrim Apr 11 1879 chr. Apr 11 1879 Ballyeaston First Presbyterian Church Co. Antrim. He played forward for the Irish National Rugby Team. He died Jan 13 1941. His parents were John Gilmer Wilson and Jane Wilson Arnott. They also had another son William Arnott Wilson b. Rashee Chr Jul 16 1876 and Chr Ballyeaston First Presbyterian Church. There is only two marriages I can find between a John Wilson and Jane Arnott in that timeframe. One May 30 1699 All Saints, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle England or July 19 1879 Falkirk, Stirling Scotland. I can’t find where they all go yet.
6 iv. Susan Wilson, b. 1687 in Rashee, Antrim, Ireland.
7 v. James Wilson, b. 1689.
+ 8 vi. Robert Wilson b. 1692/1693.
+ 9 vii. Francis Wilson.
Generation Three
4. Hugh3 Wilson, (Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. 1681 in Rashee, County Antrim, Ireland, d. June 1737 in Rashee County Antrim, Ireland. occupation: linen merchant
no children from second marriage.
He married (1) Jane Ramsay, d. 1737.
Children:
10 i. Barbara4 Willson, b. 1711 in Rashee, County Antrim, Ireland.
She married Robert Douglas, married in Ellingham, Northumberland, England, U.K.
+ 11 ii. William Willson b. 1713.
12 iii. John Willson, b. 1715 in Derry, Londonderry, Ireland. had some children.
He married M. Guinnill.
13 iv. Jane Willson, b. 1717/1725 in Rashee, County Antrim, Ireland.
She married P. Ramsay.
+ 14 v. Hugh Willson b. 1719/1720.
15 vi. Susan Willson, b. 1721 in Rashee, County Antrim, Ireland.
He married (2) Jane White.
8. Robert3 Wilson, (Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. 1692/1693 in Rashee, Ireland, d. in Scotland.
He married Jane Ramsay.
Children:
+ 16 i. William4 Wilson b. March 8, 1708.
17 ii. John Wilson.
18 iii. Hugh Wilson.
+ 19 iv. Richard Wilson b. 1730.
9. Francis3 Wilson, (Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. in Rashee, County Antrim, Ireland.
He married Jane Taggart.
Children:
20 i. Margaret4 Wilson, b. 1707 in Rashee, Antrim, Ireland.
21 ii. John Wilson, b. 1709 in Rashee, County Antrim, Ireland.
22 iii. Susanna Wilson, b. 1711 in Rashee, Antrim, Ireland.
23 iv. Nathaniel Wilson, b. 1713 in Rashee, County Antrim, Ireland.
24 v. Francis Wilson, Jr., b. 1715 in Rashee, County Antrim, Ireland.
25 vi. Jane Wilson, b. 1717 in Rashee, Antrim, Ireland.
She married David Ramsay, married in Tynemouth, Northumberland, England, U.K.
Generation Four
11. William4 Willson, (Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. 1713 in Rashee, County Antrim, Ireland, d. 1769 in Rashee, County Antrim, Ireland.
He married Elizabeth Dobbin, b. 1717 in Carrickfergus, County Antrim, Ireland.
Children:
26 i. Elizabeth5 Willson, b. 1745 in Rashee, County Antrim, Ireland.
27 ii. William Dobbin Willson, b. 1747/1753 in Rashee, Antrim, Ireland.
28 iii. female Willson, b. 1749 in Rashee, County Antrim, Ireland.
29 iv. female Willson, b. 1751 in Rashee, County Antrim, Ireland.
+ 30 v. Hugh Willson.
31 vi. James Dobbin Willson, b. 1753 in Asp Mill, Antrim, Ireland.
14. Hugh4 Willson, (Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. 1719/1720 in Rashee, Ireland, d. 1775 in County Antrim, Ireland. a linen merchant in Carrickfergus N. Ireland
It is said that he was a non-conformist and suffered the consequences of his championship of the poor and the falsely accused. He and his son John campaigned against the injustices of the administrations of their day.
He married unknown unknown.
Children:
+ 32 i. John5 Willson b. 1745.
+ 33 ii. Hugh Willson b. 1744-1749.
16. William4 Wilson, (Robert3, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. March 8, 1708 in County Antrim, Ireland, d. December 20, 1769 in Whitehouse, Kent County, Delaware. Came to America in 1737. Settled in a tract of land known as Whitehouse at Magnolia, Kent Co. Delaware. The Homesite of the Wilson’s was Woodley Town road, dividing the north and the south Murderkill Hundreds and on the northern part of the tract near Magnolia, Delaware on the road the two Murderkills once stood the village of Woodley Town. It really was a crossroads village one and a half miles from either Whitehouse or Magnolia as it was later called (1883 Sharf’s History speaks of the principal owner as Mrs. Sarah Wilson). The old Wilson bible was printed in Edinburgh Scotland and brought to America by William Wilson. Probably sincere Presbyterians. Several of the grandchildren were devout Methodists. He liked to call himself, “ The Founders’ of our Wilson Family in America. From the family bible there is evidence of siblings; Col James Wilson departed this life Aug 27 1744 and M died Apr 4 1747. Another entry reads he died born on a Thursday and died on a Wednesday. According to Ron Wilson “M†stood for Mathew. William had two brothers one who moved to Kentucky another who went back to Europe to become an ordained minister but perished at sea.
He married Ann Neil, married August 24, 1736 in Londonderry, Northern Ireland, b. 1718 in Ireland.
Children:
+ 34 i. James5 Wilson b. June 18, 1737.
+ 35 ii. Hugh Wilson b. February 1739.
36 iii. Deborah Wilson, b. March 14, 1741 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S., d. after 1800.
37 iv. John Wilson, b. June 14, 1743 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S., d. January 12, 1764 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S.
38 v. William Wilson, b. November 29, 1744 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S., d. after 1819.
39 vi. Mary Wilson, b. October 24, 1746 in Murderkill Hundred, Kent County, Delaware, U.S., d. June 18, 1788.
40 vii. Ann Wilson, b. March 11, 1749 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S., d. November 5, 1789.
She married (1) Thomas Porter, married 1768 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S., b. 1747 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S.
She married (2) William Hineman, married 1782 in Kent County, Delaware U.S.
41 viii. Margaret Wilson, b. January 4, 1751 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S., d. October 25, 1754.
+ 42 ix. Ebenezer Wilson b. March 20, 1753.
43 x. Charles Neill Wilson, b. March 19, 1759 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S., d. May 8, 1778. May have been born June 14 1759 and died May 18 1778. There are two different records.
19. Richard4 Wilson, (Robert3, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. 1730 in Scotland, U.K., d. in Wilds, King & Queen or Amherst County, Virginia, U.S. Through the Ross relations they obtained grants for lands in the wilds of Virginia. He may also have been the father of Robert and Archibald Wilson of Orange Co. Virginia as well.
He married Janet Agnes Ross, married 1752, b. 1726 in Wilds, King & Queen, Virginia, U.S.
Children:
+ 44 i. James5 Wilson b. 1756.
45 ii. Elizabeth Wilson, b. 1758 in Wilds, King and Queen County, Virginia, U.S.
She married Joseph Scott, b. in Fluvanna County, Virginia, U.S.
46 iii. Nellie Wilson, b. 1760 in Wilds, King and Queen County, Virginia, U.S.
She married James M. Farrow.
47 iv. Hugh Wilson, b. in King and Queen County, Virginia, U.S., d. March 5, 1776 in near Harrodsburg Virginia or Kentucky, U.S. scalped by Indians, an unmarried man by one report by another he was the eighth head of a family scalped in a month in that area.
Generation Five
30. Hugh5 Willson, (William4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) d. December 27, 1822. Hugh made a fortune in shipbuilding. Three of four of his grandsons built mansions in Ireland while the oldest continued living in Daramona House. George built Dunardagh, Robert built Coolcarrigan and James built Currygrane.
He married Jane Craig, married January 19, 1773 in Rashee, County Antrim, Ireland.
Children:
+ 48 i. William6 Wilson b. July 10, 1787.
32. John5 Willson, (Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. 1745, d. 1792. other death dates given: 1788, 1794, 1795
He fled Ireland ahead of the authorities as he was outspoken against injustices and rigged trials leaving his pregnant wife in his parent’s care. The newspapers carried account of their flight. (Carolyn Mann doesn’t specify in her research who they where.) The fact that Hugh L. Willson was born in County Down while the family had been living in Carrickfergus County Antrim leads me to think that John’s wife was living on her brother in law’s farm at the time of Hugh L Willson’s birth. He met and married Catherine in New York and they had a rented farm twelve miles east of Poughkeepsie near the Connecticut border. Carolyn Mann found in ancient documents from Poughkeepsie that John had little sympathy for the “rebelsâ€, and that before and after the actual declaration of war, he had been arrested several times, bound over to keep the peace, fined and even served a term of imprisonment for defending sometimes with his fists, his right to reject the excesses of the most militant of the colonists. The 1790 census of Dutchess County shows him alive.
He married (1) unknown unknown.
Children:
+ 49 i. Hugh L.6 Willson b. December 1768.
He married (2) Catherine B. Kuhn, b. February 10, 1754 in Scotland, U.K., d. February 10, 1840 in Sharon, York, Ontario. Catherine: After the death of her first husband Catherine later remarried (an unrelated) Squire John Willson of Thornhill Ont. Squire John Willson moved to Thornhill from New Jersey b. 1739.
Children:
+ 50 ii. David Willson b. June 7, 1778.
+ 51 iii. Capt. John I. or J. Willson, Jr. b. August 15, 1781.
+ 52 iv. Ann Willson b. 1786.
+ 53 v. Mary Willson b. 1792.
33. Hugh5 Willson, (Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. 1744-1749 in Carrickfergus, Ireland. Presbyterian seminary student in late stage of study before the Seven Year War (1756-1763) reduced his father and Hugh had to quit his studies. He came to America in 1775 bringing his younger brother’s seven year old son with him to meet his father for the first time.
He married Lady Sarah Savage, married 1768 in County Down, Ireland.
Children:
+ 54 i. Mary6 Willson b. January 25, 1768.
+ 55 ii. William W. Willson b. 1771.
+ 56 iii. Elizabeth Willson b. 1811.
34. James5 Wilson, (William4, Robert3, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. June 18, 1737 in at sea, on ship, while coming to America.
He married Elizabeth White, married May 30, 1782 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S., b. November 3, 1737 in Kent County, Delaware.
Children:
+ 57 i. William Neill6 Wilson b. May 3, 1783.
58 ii. Elizabeth Wilson, b. July 24, 1785 in Murderkill Hundred, Delaware, U.S.
35. Hugh5 Wilson, (William4, Robert3, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. February 1739 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S., d. April 6, 1766 in Murderkill Hundred, Kent County, Delaware, U.S.
He married unknown unknown, married 1764, b. 1740 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S.
Children:
+ 59 i. William6 Wilson b. 1765.
42. Ebenezer5 Wilson, (William4, Robert3, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. March 20, 1753 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S., d. October 1818.
He married (1) unknown unknown, married 1775 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S., b. 1755 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S.
Children:
60 i. unknown6 Wilson, b. 1779 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S.
She married Thomas George, married 1799 in Delaware, U.S., b. 1775.
He married (2) Ann Sullivan, married June 1, 1811 in Delaware, U.S., b. 1760 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S.
44. James5 Wilson, (Richard4, Robert3, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. 1756 in Wilds, King and Queen County, Virginia, U.S., d. May 1829/1830 in Fluvanna County, Virginia, U.S.
He married Anna Kidd, married February 25, 1779, b. 1759, (daughter of Jesse Kidd and Nancy Chandler) d. 1821 in King and Queen County, Virginia, U.S. Anna: daughter of Jesse Kidd and Nancy Chandler, another Jacobite sufferer from the Scottish wars says one report though the LDS shows Jesse born in Fluvanna and Nancy born in Albemarle Virginia.
Children:
+ 61 i. John6 Wilson b. Jan 26, 1779.
62 ii. Frances/Francis Wilson, b. 1780 in Fluvanna, Virginia, U.S.
63 iii. Rachel Wilson, b. June 11, 1783 in Fluvanna, Virginia, U.S., d. 1847 in Fluvanna County, Virginia, U.S. burial: Antioch Curch: Fluvanna County, Virginia, U.S.
She married William Sadler, b. 1780 in Albemarie County, Virginia, U.S., (son of John Sadler and Susanna Adkins) d. 1863 in Fluvanna County, Virginia, U.S. William: burial: Antioch Church: Fluvanna County, Virginia, U.S.
64 iv. Johanna/Johannah Wilson, b. February 1786 in Fluvanna, Virginia, U.S.
65 v. Rebecca Wilson, b. October 10, 1788 in Fluvanna, Virginia, U.S.
66 vi. Milly Wilson, b. 1790 in Fluvanna, Virginia, U.S.
+ 67 vii. Barnett Wilson b. November 30, 1793.
68 viii. Hugh Wilson, b. 1796 in Fluvanna, Virginia, U.S.
69 ix. Walker Wilson, b. June 21, 1801 in Fluvanna, Virginia, U.S. records show he moved west while young.
70 x. Elizabeth Wilson, b. 1804 in Fluvanna, Virginia, U.S.
71 xi. James Wilson, b. 1806 in Fluvanna, Virginia, U.S.
Generation Six
48. William6 Wilson, (Hugh5 Willson, William4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. July 10, 1787 in Daramona Street, County Westmeath, Ireland. He was a businessman in Belfast.
He married Rebecca Dupre MacKay, married October 23, 1815, b. 1795/1801 in Elagh, County Antrim, Ireland, (daughter of John MacKay and Margaret Orr) d. November 2, 1846.
Children:
72 i. Jane7 Wilson, b. May 27, 1817 in Daramona, Westmeath, Ireland.
+ 73 ii. John Wilson b. June 19, 1826.
+ 74 iii. Robert McKay Wilson b. March 21, 1829.
+ 75 iv. George Orr Wilson b. December 25, 1830.
76 v. Maj. Cecil William Wright Wilson. won the DSO in the Boer War.
+ 77 vi. James Wilson b. July 11, 1832.
78 vii. Sarah Georgina Wilson, christened January 28, 1838 in St. Annes - Belfast, Antrim, Ireland.
49. Hugh L.6 Willson, (John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. December 1768 in County Down, Ireland, d. January 3, 1828 in East Gwillimbury, Ontario. came to America in 1775 with his uncle Hugh and Aunt Sarah
Hugh took over the rented farm when his father died but in 1798 the family moved to New York where Hugh L. and relatives bought shares in the sloop, “The Farmer†which sailed from New York to the West Indies. They did well in this venture but the hazards of storms and pirates made Mary and her sister, Phebe who was married to David Hugh’s half brother, entreat their husbands to give up the sea and it’s dangers. In 1800 Hugh moved to Upper Canada working on Mr Ferris’s farm outside of Kingston for two summers and taught school in the winter. In 1803 they moved to Wolfe Island and were there until 1810 when they moved to East Gwillimbury, leasing a farm across the road from Sharon Temple. In 1815 Hugh moved to York, now called Toronto and bought a farm on the east side of Yonge Street opposite Montgomery’s Tavern. He did this no doubt to be closer to his stepmother who had remarried an unrelated Squire John Willson of Thornhill. They later moved back to East Gwillimbury where Hugh and Mary died and were buried in Sharon Cemetery.
He married Mary Titus, b. June 5, 1769 in Nine Partners, Dutchess, New York, (daughter of Austin Titus and Waite unknown) d. June 3, 1857 in Sharon, East Gwillimbury, Ontario. Mary: burial: June 5, 1857: Children of Peace Cemetery
Titus family tree goes back to late 1400’s in England. She was the daughter of Austin Titus and Waite Giddley, a Dutch woman according to Richard Titus Willson. The LDS site claims her mother was Waite Hall being English. Titus was a blacksmith, a Quaker preacher and was one of the largest landowners in the area. Both Mary and her sister Phoebe, who married Hugh L.’s half brother were apparently cut off from the rest of the Titus family for marrying Presbyterians.
Children:
+ 79 i. John Hugh7 Willson b. July 10, 1791.
+ 80 ii. Richard "Titus" Willson, Esq. b. April 5, 1793.
+ 81 iii. Mary "Molly" Willson b. March 26, 1795.
+ 82 iv. Catherine Willson b. Oct 22, 1795/1796.
83 v. Louisa Willson, b. 1797. She and her husband were never members of The Children of Peace.
She married Elias Jones.
84 vi. Augustine Willson, b. May 4, 1798, d. as infant. burial: Wolfe Island (near Kingston), Ontario.
+ 85 vii. Hiram Robinson Willson b. January 1800.
+ 86 viii. Rev. Hugh Henry Willson b. May 17, 1803.
+ 87 ix. Dr. James Harvey Willson b. January 5, 1805.
88 x. David Willson, b. August 18, 1807, d. October 13, 1807.
+ 89 xi. Alfred Willson b. March 3, 1809.
+ 90 xii. Waite Water Willson b. August 15, 1811.
50. David6 Willson, (John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. June 7, 1778 in near Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York, U.S., d. January 19, 1866. burial: Children of Peace Cemetery
Founder of the Children of Peace of Sharon Ont. The village of Sharon or Hope never exceeded 300 souls but was a showcase of industry and prosperity. They set a price for goods and services based on moral grounds and their needs not for highest market value making their goods and services highly desirable, ironically making them very prosperous. The Temple of Sharon still stands and is run by the York Historical Society. He established the first orchestra in Canada and their band was invited to Philadelphia in 1876 to celebrate the United States centennial. Other notable things were the first organ in Canada and the first homeless shelter. In moving to Canada a violent storm came up while crossing Lake Ontario. David lashed his sons, Israel and John David to his wife’s spinning wheel, which David managed to drag ashore. (It is noted that David became an orphan at 14 years of age.)
The Willson Family was quite close up until the rebellion of 1837. While all were disenchanted with the “Family Compactâ€, the autocratic group that ruled the province, the family was in serious disagreement on how to deal with the issue. David and his sons and his nephew John Hugh Willson sided with the rebels while the rest of the family looked for justice from the crown. From then on the family slowly scattered to all corners of the continent.
He married Pheobe Titus, married 1796, b. October 18, 1777 in Beekman Township, Dutchess County, New York, U.S., (daughter of Austin Titus and Waite unknown) d. June 11, 1866.
Children:
+ 91 i. John David7 Willson, Esq. b. August 28, 1797.
+ 92 ii. Israel Willson b. December 5, 1799.
+ 93 iii. Hugh David Willson b. August 22, 1802.
+ 94 iv. Sarah Willson b. April 5, 1804.
+ 95 v. Mary Willson b. October 24, 1814.
51. Capt. John I. or J.6 Willson, Jr., (John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. August 15, 1781 in Pleasant Valley, Dutchess County, New York, d. February 16, 1859 in Sugar Grove, Warren County, Pennsylvania. Both John and Mary were buried in the villiage of Sugar Grove Cemetary. Mary’s brother James Elliott was the first person buried in that cemetery about 1820. (He first went to sea at age 15 with relatives on, “The Farmer†and was later pressed into service by the British and served three years. Rising from cabin boy he rose to command the brig, “Franklin†sailing from NY to the Bermudas of which he also became a part owner. (The brig “Franklin†was captured by Morocco in 1802 were eight Americans were captured. No evidence that he was on board that ship then.) After the enactment of embargo on commerce by President Jefferson he left the sea and moved to Sharon Ont. where his older brothers lived. He taught school and had a small farm. In 1818 he moved to Sugar Grove PA to a small farm he had purchased. In 1821 he opened a hotel there which was the most popular hotel in the region for many years. In 1825 he bought an interest in the schooner, “Milan†in Buffalo as was her master. After the steamer, “Chautauqua†was built on Chautauqua Lake he was her captain for two seasons. He then bought an interest in the schooner, “Nucleusâ€, on Lake Erie and he was master. I 1836 he disposed of the, “Nucleus†and returned home to Sugar Grove.
He married Mary Ann Elliott, married 1807 in New York City, New York, U.S., b. August 29, 1789 in New York City, New York, U.S., (daughter of unknown Elliott and unknown unknown) d. June 19, 1854 in Sugar Grove, Warren County, Pennsylvania, U.S. Mary: burial: Sugar Grove Cemetery: Sugar Grove, Warren County, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Children:
96 i. Martha Clinger7 Willson, b. in Chautaqua County, New York, d. 1869. never married.
97 ii. Elisa Willson, b. in Sugar Grove, Warren County, Pennsylvania, U.S., d. in Winona, Minnesota, U.S. never married.
98 iii. Catherine Elliott Willson, b. November 3, 1809 in Sugar Grove, Warren County, Pennsylvania, U.S., d. in Aurora, York, Ontario, Canada. married Charles Doan, who was the husband of her cousin Mary Willson who died in childbirth.
She married Charles Doan, b. November 6, 1808 in Sharon, Ontario, (son of John Doan and Elizabeth Stockdale) d. June 18, 1895 in Aurora, Ontario.
+ 99 iv. Mark Willson b. 1815.
52. Ann6 Willson, (John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. 1786 in Dutchess County, New York, d. December 24, 1824 in Sharon, East Gwillimbury, Ontario.
She married Robert C. Briggs.
Children:
100 i. Catharine7 Briggs, b. March 6, 1811 in Ontario.
101 ii. Jonathan Briggs, b. 1816 in Sharon, Ontario.
102 iii. Caleb Briggs, b. September 5, 1818 in Sharon, Ontario.
103 iv. Susan Briggs, b. August 30, 1823 in Sharon, Ontario.
53. Mary6 Willson, (John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. 1792 in Dutchess County, New York, d. June 22, 1858 in Sharon, Ontario, Canada.
She married William Dunham.
Children:
104 i. Benjamin7 Dunham, b. August 22, 1807 in Sharon, Ontario.
54. Mary6 Willson, (Hugh5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. January 25, 1768 in Carrickfergus, County Antrim, Ireland, d. August 15, 1833 in Sharon, East Gwillimbury, Ontario.
She married William Reid, b. February 17, 1765 in Banffshire, Scotland, U.K., d. May 25, 1855. William: a man of extraordinary intellect of Banffshire Scotland.
Children:
105 i. Sarah7 Reid.
106 ii. Pamela Rebecca Reid, b. October 31, 1789.
She married Joseph Terry.
+ 107 iii. Alexander Reid b. September 8, 1791.
108 iv. Martha Reid, b. December 18, 1794, d. December 24, 1843.
+ 109 v. John Reid b. July 25, 1798.
110 vi. Ann Reid, b. 1803, d. October 29, 1833.
111 vii. William Reid, b. 1806, d. February 1, 1860.
He married Mary Hill.
112 viii. Elizabeth Reid, b. 1808, d. 1893.
She married Abraham Doane.
113 ix. Willson Reid, b. 1810, d. June 19, 1885.
He married Hannah Gray.
55. William W.6 Willson, (Hugh5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. 1771.
He married Hannah Vernon, married before 1800, d. May 5, 1820.
Children:
114 i. Hugh W.7 Willson, b. 1798 in New York State, U.S.
He married Esther Lundy, married November 28, 1879 in Sharon, Ontario, b. Feb. 2/12, 1811 in East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario, (daughter of Israel Lundy and Rachel Hughes) d. September 24, 1881 in Sharon, York, Ontario. Esther: She was also married to a Jonathan Doane abt. 1830.
burial: Sharon Cemetery: Sharon, York, Ontario.
+ 115 ii. John Varnell/Vernon Willson b. Feb. 7/10, 1800.
+ 116 iii. Phebe H. Willson b. 1805.
+ 117 iv. William Henry Willson b. December 3, 1803.
56. Elizabeth6 Willson, (Hugh5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. 1811.
She married John Morris, married November 4, 1832 in Meeting House of the Children of Peace. John: John was a tinsmith and they were members of the Children of Peace until after 1871.
Children:
118 i. Harriet7 Morris, b. 1837, d. July 2, 1837 in Sharon, York, Ontario.
119 ii. Hugh D. Morris, d. August 24, 1839 in Sharon, York, Ontario.
57. William Neill6 Wilson, (James5, William4, Robert3, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. May 3, 1783 in Murderkill Hundred, Kent County, Delaware, U.S., d. October 18, 1860 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S.
He married Ruth Carden, married April 6, 1809 in Delaware, U.S., b. January 9 in Mispillion Hundred, Delaware, U.S.
Children:
120 i. Sally/Sarah Ann7 Wilson, b. Jan 22 1809/1810 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S., d. December 13, 1871 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S. burial: Barrett chapel cemetery.
She married Thomas Coursey, married January 16, 1832 in Delaware, U.S., b. January 22, 1806 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S.
121 ii. Elizabeth White Wilson, b. June 10, 1812 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S., d. April 22, 1876 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S. burial: Barrett's Chapel Cemetery.
She married McIlroy McIlvaine, married December 14, 1837 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S., b. 1814 in Sussex, Delaware.
+ 122 iii. John Carden Wilson b. July 21, 1817.
123 iv. James Henry Wilson, b. May 20, 1825 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S., d. July 15, 1825 in Delaware, U.S.
124 v. William Neill Wilson, b. April 17, 1828 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S., d. July 10, 1853 in Dover, Kent County, Delaware, U.S.
59. William6 Wilson, (Hugh5, William4, Robert3, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. 1765 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S., d. July 1828 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S. William didn’t have much education but could read and write and saw to it that his children mastered the rudiments of learning. He was a sincere Christian and member of the Methodist church. He instilled in his children a devout reverence for religion. Family accounts describe his house as a small story and a half log cabin with four small windows. Downstairs was one room and upstairs a low ceiling sleeping loft. His farm was small a poor quality. William spent a great deal of time gathering oysters and other seafoods for his family and for sale. His children remember him saying that there were three Billy Wilson’s in the neighbourhood. “Big Billy†(probably his uncle William), “Rich Billy†(his cousin William Neill Wilson) and “Poor Billyâ€, himself.
He married Sarah George, married 1788 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S., b. 1767 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S.
Children:
+ 125 i. Ann Neill7 Wilson b. 1790.
+ 126 ii. Hugh Wilson b. April 10, 1799.
127 iii. Sarah Wilson, b. 1804 in Murderkill Hundred, Kent County, Delaware, U.S., d. in Fayette, Indiana, U.S.
She married John George, married December 27, 1820 in Kent, England, U.K., b. April 20, 1804 in Wesleyan, Sevenoaks, Kent, England, U.K., (son of unknown George and unknown unknown).
+ 128 iv. Ebenezer Wilson b. December 5, 1805.
61. John6 Wilson, (James5, Richard4, Robert3, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. Jan 26, 1779 in Fluvanna, Virginia, U.S.
He married Mary Worthen.
Children:
+ 129 i. William Vance7 Wilson b. 1811.
67. Barnett6 Wilson, (James5, Richard4, Robert3, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. November 30, 1793 in Fluvanna, Virginia, U.S.
He married Virginia Elizabeth Polly Parish, married 1813 in Goochland.
Children:
130 i. Elizabeth7 Wilson.
She married Peter Johnson.
131 ii. Hugh Wilson, b. 1821 in Goochland, Virginia, U.S., d. 1857.
132 iii. Benjamin Franklin Wilson, b. April 17, 1823 in Goochland, Virginia, U.S., d. April 21, 1904.
He married Mary Wright Williams, married March 16, 1848.
+ 133 iv. John T./S. Wilson b. 1825.
134 v. Martha J. Wilson, b. 1827.
She married William James Richardson.
135 vi. Adamiram Judson Wilson, b. 1829 in Goochland, Virginia, U.S., d. 1864 in the Civil War.
He married Emma Mallory.
136 vii. Lucy M. Wilson, b. 1831, d. 1887.
She married William Nichols, b. in Louisa County, Virginia, U.S.
Generation Seven
73. John7 Wilson, (William6, Hugh5 Willson, William4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. June 19, 1826 in Daramona Street, County Westmeath, Ireland. (only had one son. Published a book in 1885, “ Thoughts on Science, Theology and Ethicsâ€) He was High Sheriff for both Westmeath and Lonford at different times.
He married Frances unknown.
Children:
+ 137 i. William Edward8 Wilson b. 1851.
74. Robert McKay7 Wilson, (William6, Hugh5 Willson, William4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. March 21, 1829 in Coolcarrigan, Kildare, Ireland, christened April 10, 1829 in St. Annes, Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland. Coolcarrigan House is a noted Georgian house built by Robert MacKay Wilson in the 1830’s and is still lived in by the now 6th generation. It is noted for it’s gardens and arboretum which has the best and most unusual collections of trees and shrubs in Ireland. Robert also built a wonderful stone chapel on the 1200 acre estate. Queen’s University of Belfast still has a medical scholarship in his name. Robert served as Justice of the Peace and High Sheriff in 1887 of Kildare.
He married Elizabeth Jackson Suffern, married May 25, 1858 in Coolcarrigan, Kildare, Ireland or Belfast, Northern Ireland, b. in Belfast, Northern Ireland, (daughter of Murray Suffern and unknown unknown) d. April 20, 1919.
Children:
138 i. Jane Georgina8 Wilson, christened December 6, 1860 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, d. March 4, 1926.
She married Sir Almroth Edward Wright, married January 8, 1889, b. August 10, 1861 in Middleton Tyas, Yorkshire, England, U.K., (son of Rev. Charles Wright and unknown unknown) d. April 30, 1947 in Farnham Common - Buckinghamshire, England, U.K. Sir: He was a British bacteriologist & immunologist best known for the advancement of vaccinations and anti typhoid immunization. He was knighted in 1906 for his work which resulted in the saving of countless lives. Almroth’s father was Rev. Charles Wright, an Irish Evangelical Protestant and graduate of Trinity College Dublin.
139 ii. Robert Wilson, b. 1864, d. December 18, 1887. He died shortly after getting his LLB. (bachelor of law degree).
140 iii. Rebecca Dupre Wilson, b. July 28, 1865 in Cromac, County Antrim, Ireland.
141 iv. Thomas Hughes Murray Wilson, b. July 6, 1870 in Belfast No. 6, County Antrim, Ireland, d. 1884. died at age 14.
75. George Orr7 Wilson, (William6, Hugh5 Willson, William4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. December 25, 1830 in Dunardagh, Dublin, Ireland, d. August 13, 1902. George was High Sheriff of Dublin in 1884. Colonel Shaw was very wealthy landowner and held the estate in Ireland called Friarstown, Co. Dublin. Irish history notes the murder of his agent John Kinlan by the Kearneys and their public execution. Ponsonby Shaw also became a banker and founder of the Royal Bank of Ireland.
possibly another child, according to Dan Willson: There is a Fredrick Arthur Wilson b. Nov 6 1878 Blackrock, Dublin Ireland whose parents are William Wilson and Anne Jane Shaw. That seems to much of a coincidence but I haven’t resolved that question. Refer to LDS site.
He married Annie Shaw, married March 24, 1863, (daughter of Colonel Ponsonby Shaw and Frances Darley). Annie: father was a member of the Indian Army.
Children:
142 i. Hugh Ponsonby8 Wilson, b. February 6, 1864 in Kingtown District, Dublin, Ireland.
143 ii. William Percival Wilson, b. February 17, 1866 in Blackrock, Dublin, Ireland.
144 iii. female Wilson, b. December 8, 1866 in Blackrock, Dublin, Ireland.
145 iv. Helen Dupre Wilson, b. March 22, 1868 in Blackrock, Dublin, Ireland, d. November 22, 1926.
She married Charles Andrew Rouse-Boughton-Knight, married April 30, 1902.
146 v. Annie Evelyn Wilson, b. June 22, 1869 in Blackrock, Dublin, Ireland, d. Mar 8 or Aug 3, 1962 in DunLaoghaire, Ireland.
She married Brig. Gen. A.J. Chapman. Brig.: full title: Brig. Gen. A.J. Chapman, C.B., G.C.B.E., Royal Dublin Fusiliers.
147 vi. George Ernest Wilson, b. June 15, 1870 in Blackrock, Dublin, Ireland.
148 vii. Herbert Stanley Wilson, b. March 26, 1873 in Dublin, Ireland.
+ 149 viii. Maj. Walter Gordon Wilson b. April 21, 1874.
150 ix. Fredrick Dunbar Wilson, b. August 21, 1876 in Dublin, Ireland.
77. James7 Wilson, (William6, Hugh5 Willson, William4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. July 11, 1832 in Currygrane, Longford, Ireland. He used part of his share of the money his father had made and bought the estate in Currygrane. In 1870 he had 1158 acres in Currygrane. James was the Justice of the Peace and High sheriff of Longford County. He had four sons and three daughters.
He married Constance unknown, married October 2, 1861 in Currygrane, Longford, Ireland.
Children:
151 i. James Mackay8 Wilson.
He married Amy Alice Goldie-Taubman, married September 27, 1894 in Bradden, Isle of Man, (daughter of John Senhouse Goldie-Taubman and Amelia Donald Ankerville Ross) christened June 14, 1867 in Saint George, Douglas, Isle of Man.
152 ii. Field Marshall Sir Henry Hughes Wilson, b. May 5, 1864 in Currygrane, Longford, Ireland, d. June 22, 1922. full title: Field Marshall Sir Henry Hughes Wilson, Bart. GCB., D.S.O., M.P
he was the Chief of the British Imperial General Staff Feb 1918. He was assassinated by the IRA while serving as a Member of Parliament for the constituency of North Down, in Ulster Ireland. Had no children.
He married Cecile Wray, married October 3, 1891, b. in County Donegal, Ireland.
153 iii. male Wilson.
154 iv. male Wilson.
155 v. daughter Wilson.
156 vi. daughter Wilson.
157 vii. daughter Wilson.
79. John Hugh7 Willson, (Hugh L.6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. July 10, 1791 in New York, d. December 29, 1863. burial: Children of Peace Cemetery
He and his wife were members of the Children of Peace for only a short time. John and Richard worked in many enterprises together but had their differences over the 1837 Rebellion, which John sympathized. He was an officer in the Militia and fought at the battle of Queenston Heights, and won a medal for bravery there.
He married Rebecca Burr, married 1821 in York, Ontario, b. August 3, 1802 in Catawissa, Pennsylvania, U.S., d. March 5, 1874 in East Gwillimbury, Ontario. Rebecca: baptized a Quaker
burial: Children of Peace Cemetery.
Children:
158 i. William8 Willson, b. September 23, 1821, d. September 27, 1850.
159 ii. Ann Willson, b. 1825 in East Gwillimbury, Ontario, d. Nov 19, 1868/1896 in York County, Ontario.
She married James Peregrine, married October 9, 1844 in East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario.
+ 160 iii. Jane Willson b. 1823/1825.
161 iv. Mary Willson, b. 1831/1832 in East Gwillimbury, Ontario.
She married William Brothers, married December 26, 1852 in Newmarket, York, Ontario.
+ 162 v. Charlotte Willson b. October 13, 1839.
+ 163 vi. Rowland Willson b. Feb/May 2, 1829.
164 vii. Rodney Willson, b. August 10, 1833 in East Gwillimbury, Ontario, d. July 25, 1904. He and his wife listed themselves as Methodists in 1881 and himself as a salesman. With the exception of living 12 years (1870-1882) at concession #5 N. Gwillimbury he lived at the old homestead Lots # 13 & 14 Concession # 3 N. Gwillimbury.
He married Adeline McCarty, married 1857, b. April 16, 1837, (daughter of Rensselleer McCarty and Mary Jane unknown). Adeline: burial: Newmarket Cemetery.
+ 165 viii. Reuben Seymour Willson b. 1835-1837.
166 ix. Franklin Willson, b. June 16, 1837, d. July 5, 1839. burial: Children of Peace Cemetery.
+ 167 x. Stephen Willson b. 1841/1842.
+ 168 xi. John Albert Willson b. 1844.
+ 169 xii. Robert Willson b. May 18, 1822/1827.
80. Richard "Titus"7 Willson, Esq., (Hugh L.6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. April 5, 1793 in East Gwillimbury, Ontario, d. April 18, 1878 in Newmarket, Ontario. burial: Lot 7, 4 Conc. E. Gwillimbury Pegg Cem.
Richard Titus served under Captains Selby and Traviss of East Gwillimbury during the War of 1812 for which he was later granted a pension and later fought the rebels in 1837. He continued serving as a member of the Militia with a rank of Lt.-Col. He served as a magistrate for a number of years and was twice elected reeve of Holland Landing. His memoirs are online. At one time he was listed as the oldest mason in the dominion. He was a member of The Children of Peace for only a short time. He wrote in his memoranda; You must not think we are French because are ancestors came from Normandy, but that they were most probably Danes, as all those whose names end with “son†are from Denmark.
He married Elenor "Penelope" Emes, married August 8, 1814 in East Gwillimbury, Ontario, b. August 12, 1796 in Montpelier, Washington, Vermont, U.S., (daughter of Calvin Eames and Martha Drury) d. October 9, 1851. Elenor: Her parents were Calvin Eames and Martha Drury of Georgina Township.
Children:
+ 170 i. David Titus8 Willson b. 1815.
+ 171 ii. Mary Willson b. November 27, 1816.
+ 172 iii. Martha "Patty" Willson b. August 12, 1818.
+ 173 iv. Hiram B. Willson b. Jan 16 1819/1822.
+ 174 v. Hugh Titus Willson b. May 10, 1820.
175 vi. Harvey Willson, b. 1822, d. December 24, 1888.
+ 176 vii. Maria Willson b. July 4, 1824.
+ 177 viii. Calvin Emes Willson b. August 17, 1826.
+ 178 ix. Abigail Lucinda Willson b. December 7, 1828.
+ 179 x. Minerva Willson b. March 18, 1830.
180 xi. Augustin Willson, b. December 29, 1831, d. April 14, 1832 in East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario.
+ 181 xii. Alfred Willson b. July 28, 1832/1833.
+ 182 xiii. Albert Willson b. August 16, 1840.
+ 183 xiv. Hannah M. Willson b. 1845.
81. Mary "Molly"7 Willson, (Hugh L.6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. March 26, 1795, d. August 1869.
She married Richard Graham.
Children:
184 i. James Harvey8 Graham, b. 1827 in East Gwillimbury, Ontario.
He married Sarah Ann Barker, married December 19, 1851 in Whitchurch, Ontario.
185 ii. Mary Graham, b. 1831 in East Gwillimbury, Ontario.
186 iii. Albert Graham, b. 1838 in East Gwillimbury, Ontario.
82. Catherine7 Willson, (Hugh L.6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. Oct 22, 1795/1796, d. November 19, 1855. She and her husband were never members of The Children of Peace.
She married Francis Phelps.
Children:
187 i. J.A.8 Phelps, b. 1818 in Holland Landing, Ontario.
188 ii. Caroline Phelps, b. 1823/1824 in Holland Landing, Ontario or Bell, Leeds, Ontario.
189 iii. Henry Francis Phelps, b. 1825 in Holland Landing, Ontario or Bell, Leeds, Ontario.
190 iv. Alfred Phelps, b. 1827 in Holland Landing, Ontario or Bell, Leeds, Ontario.
191 v. Elijah Phelps, b. 1829 in Holland Landing or Bell, Leeds, Ontario.
192 vi. Eliza Ann Phelps, b. 1831 in Holland Landing or Bell, Leeds, Ontario.
193 vii. Hugh Phelps, b. 1832 in Holland Landing, Ontario or Bell, Leeds, Ontario.
194 viii. Mary Phelps, b. 1833 in Holland Landing, Ontario or Bell, Leeds, Ontario.
85. Hiram Robinson7 Willson, (Hugh L.6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. January 1800 in New York City, New York, U.S., d. Aug 2 or 30, 1876 in Bell Ewart, Innisfil, Simcoe, Ontario. alternative birth dates: December 4, 1799 ; December 30, 1799: New York City, New York, U.S.
burial: St. Peter's Anglican Cemetery: Churchill, Innisfil, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada
cause of death: heart disease.
He married Caroline P. McLeod, married 1823/1824, b. February 13, 1803 in Byberry Township, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, U.S., (daughter of Murdock/Mordecai McLeod and Rachel Terry) d. February 28, 1884 in Churchill, Innisfil, Simcoe, Ontario. Caroline: Caroline was disowned by the Quakers for marrying outside the Society of Friends.
Children:
+ 195 i. James Wellington8 Willson b. October 27, 1824.
+ 196 ii. Lambert Willson b. Apr 17, 1828/1829.
+ 197 iii. Louisa Willson b. November 8, 1831.
198 iv. Arabella/Isabella Willson, d. September 22, 1833 in as infant.
199 v. Martha Willson, b. 1835.
She married James Clement.
200 vi. Mary Catherine Willson, b. 1839 in East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario, d. July 20, 1924 in Innisfil, Simcoe, Ontario.
She married Richard Rogerson, married December 19, 1866, b. 1835 in East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario.
201 vii. Franklin Willson, b. 1840, d. 1840.
86. Rev. Hugh Henry7 Willson, (Hugh L.6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. May 17, 1803, d. August 22, 1871. burial: Mann Cemetery: Keswick, Georgina, York, Ontario
age at death: 69 years, 3 months.
He married Sarah "Sally" Ann Willson, married 1821 in East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario, b. 1801/1802 in New York State, U.S., (daughter of James Willson and unknown unknown) d. September 26, 1887 in Lansing, Ingham, Michigan, U.S. Sarah: burial: Mount Hope Cemetery: Lansing, Ingham, Michigan, U.S.
Sarah went to live with her daughter Catherine Savigny in Michigan after Hugh died. Another claim says she is daughter to James Willson and Mary Widdifield b. circa 1824 d. Jan 14 1895 bur. Pine Orchards Cem. Ont. The 1880 US census lists her age as 78 but she just might not have had her birthday yet. She states she was born in New York while her father was born in Ireland and mother born in New York as well. They were members of The Children of Peace only briefly. He was a Minister of the Canadian Christian Conference.
( There is a James Willson 28 of NY s/o William & Mary Willson that was married by Rev. Hugh H. Willson to Mary Ann White 20 in 1858 in York Co ON d/o George & Hannah White of Warwickshire England. Can’t fit him in the family yet. In another exciting twist Hugh married John Daniel? Willson 60 b. Poughkeepsie N.Y. s/o William & Hannah Willson m. Rebecca Doan 55 b. Buck Co. PA d/o Mahlon & Rebecca Doan Apr 3 1860 (Hugh’s second cousin).
Children:
+ 202 i. Emily Ellen8 Willson b. September 23, 1821.
+ 203 ii. William Hugh "Henry" Willson b. 1822.
+ 204 iii. Andrew Boland Willson b. 1826.
205 iv. Eliza Morris Willson, b. 1830.
She married William Doan Roarke.
206 v. Catherine "Kate" Willson, b. 1831, d. February 21, 1923.
She married Duke Edward Joseph de Savigny.
207 vi. Margaret Sutherland Willson, b. April 17, 1835, d. November 21, 1919.
She married David Robertson.
208 vii. Frances Willson, b. 1837.
She married William Gilroy.
+ 209 viii. Titus C. Willson b. 1837.
210 ix. Mary "Minnie" H. or J. Willson, b. September 27, 1840, d. October 27, 1917.
She married Dr. Joseph Griffin Bailey, married August 12, 1870 in East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario, b. 1847/1848 in England, U.K., (son of James Bailey and Keren Hapbuch). Dr.: witnesses at wedding were Daniel & Katherine Bailey of N. Gwillimbury.
87. Dr. James Harvey7 Willson, (Hugh L.6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. January 5, 1805 in Frontenac, Wolfe Island, Ontario, d. June 22, 1888 in Ben Lomond, Sevier County, Arkansas, U.S. moved to the U.S. in 1832. Ben Lomond Arkansas was named after Ben Lomond Mountain on the eastern shores of Loch Lomond Scotland. It was named by Dr. James H. Willson from Scotland. Now this presents a problem, is this the same James Harvey Willson? The census shows Dr. James Harvey Willson from N.Y with parents from New York on some censuses while on others he’s listed as from Canada. This is easy for the census taker to confuse as his parents had only recently moved to Canada. After there were problems in the business in Ontario he moved his family to the States but it would appear that he and his first wife divorced. The timeline makes it hard for him to go to Scotland to become a physician but possible.
( Ellie McLawrence heard her great great grandfather James Harvey Willson died when he was 111 years old. That would make it 1905 or 1917 in BenLomond Sevier Arkansas) A large number of Willsons still live in Ashdown Arkansas “Little River Countyâ€.
He married (1) Jane Seymour, married 1828 in Kingston, Frontenac, Ontario, b. March 13, 1803 in Fredricksburg, Lennox and Addington County, Ontario, Canada, (daughter of Benjamin Seymour and Elizabeth Clark) d. 1883 in Ontario, Canada. Jane: sister of the Hon. Benjamin Seymour of Kingston, a Consevative member of House of Commons from 1844-1854 for the counties of Lennox & Addington. Later he served as a Senator from 1867- Mar 23 1880.
Children:
211 i. Sarah Jane Seymour8 Willson, b. November 14, 1832 in Washington, Arkansas, U.S.
She married Nelson Peaveyhouse Wood, married February 19, 1857 in Washington, Arkansas, U.S.
212 ii. Benjamin Seymour Willson, b. 1830/1834, d. January 13, 1892 in Hastings, Ontario, Canada.
He married Ellen Heath, married October 8, 1865 in Macon, Alabama, U.S.
+ 213 iii. Hugh MacGregor Willson b. 1831.
He married (2) Permilia Jones, married July 19, 1838 in Wilcox, Alabama, U.S., d. bef. July 11, 1859.
Children:
+ 214 iv. Dr. James B. Willson b. April 15, 1840.
215 v. Victoria Willson, b. 1842 in Wilcox, Alabama, U.S.
She married (1) Larkin Pettigrew, married May 6, 1858 in Sevier County, Arkansas, U.S., d. January 1865.
She married (2) J.W. Simmons, married bef. Feb. 20, 1867 in Union, Louisiana, U.S.
She married (3) S.B. Mcklin, married February 4, 1877 in Vernon, Missouri, U.S.
She married (4) Frank Williams, married March 10, 1895 in Jackson, Georgia, U.S.
216 vi. Hiram Willson, b. 1846 in Union, Louisiana, U.S.
He married (3) Emily Pugh, married October 12, 1864 in Sevier County, Arkansas, U.S., b. 1839/1840.
Children:
+ 217 vii. John T. Willson b. 1864/1866.
218 viii. Alfred B. Willson, b. 1869/1970.
219 ix. Louvinia Willson, b. 1873 in Washington, Sevier County, Arkansas, U.S.
89. Alfred7 Willson, (Hugh L.6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. March 3, 1809 in East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario, Canada, d. February 26, 1888 in Bell Ewart, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada. (owned a store in Bell Ewart & was Justice of the Peace as well) (another report claims Alfred married his cousin Martha Clinger Willson, daughter of David Willson and Phoebe Titus) Alfred was never a member of The Children of Peace. He was the Innisfil representative at the Simcoe District Council from 1843 – 1849. Alfred also contested the county in Dec 1851 with the Hon. W.B. Robinson but was unsuccessful.
He married Martha Pollock, married September 22, 1833, b. Aug 31, 1809/10/12 in Nova Scotia.
Children:
220 i. Sarah Catherine8 Willson, b. 1838 in Cherry Creek, Innisfil, Simcoe, Ontario.
She married Prince Edward Drake, married November 10, 1859 in Bell Ewart, Innisfil, Simcoe, Ontario.
221 ii. Wait Ann Willson, b. 1839.
She married unknown unknown, married June 6, 1865 in York, Ontario.
222 iii. Melissa/Melinda Willson, b. 1841/1842.
223 iv. John Willson, b. 1842 in Cherry Creek, Innisfil, Ontario.
He married unknown unknown.
224 v. Martha Jane Willson, b. 1844.
+ 225 vi. James Harvey Willson b. 1846/1847.
226 vii. Adilade Louisa "Ada" Willson, b. 1849.
227 viii. Seymour Willson, b. 1852/1853 in Cherry Creek, Innisfil, Ontario.
He married unknown unknown.
90. Waite Water7 Willson, (Hugh L.6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. August 15, 1811, d. September 3, 1898.
She married Elias Doan, b. 1805 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, (son of Ebenezer Doan and Elizabeth Paxson). Elias: moved to Canada with his parents in 1813.
Children:
228 i. Esther Ann8 Doan, b. September 4, 1830 in Sharon, Ontario.
229 ii. Austin Titus Doan, b. May 4, 1833 in Sharon, Ontario.
He married Louisa Angelina McCarty, married October 20, 1868 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
230 iii. Francis Phillips Doan, b. November 30, 1836 in Sharon, Ontario.
231 iv. Caroline P. Doan, b. November 1, 1839 in Sharon, Ontario.
232 v. Emily Doan, b. 1841 in Sharon, Ontario.
233 vi. David Doan, b. 1842 in Sharon, Ontario.
234 vii. Mary Elizabeth Doan, b. February 1, 1843 in Sharon, Ontario.
235 viii. Sharon Haines Doan, b. January 7, 1844 in Sharon, Ontario.
236 ix. Daniel Moore Doan, b. October 20, 1846 in Sharon, Ontario.
237 x. Marla Lena Doan, b. February 10, 1850 in Sharon, Ontario.
91. John David7 Willson, Esq., (David6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. August 28, 1797 in Clinton Township, New York, d. March 14, 1887 in East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario. burial: Children of Peace Cemetery.
He married (1) Sarah Lundy, married November 21, 1824, b. July 30, 1804, (daughter of Israel Lundy and Rachel Hughes) d. November 2, 1826. Sarah: cause of death: childbirth complications.
He married (2) Hannah Dennis, married February 7, 1830, b. 1811, (daughter of Enos Dennis and Sarah Hughes) d. November 22, 1830. Hannah: cause of death: childbirth complications
burial: Children of Peace Cemetery.
Children:
+ 238 i. Dr. Job8 Willson b. 1829/1830.
He married (3) Maria Thorpe, married Mar. 21/27, 1841, b. February 24, 1819, (daughter of John Thorpe, Sr. and Dora Phillips) d. October 26, 1894. Maria: burial: Children of Peace Cemetery.
Children:
239 ii. Hannah Willson, b. July 5, 1843 in East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario, d. April 11, 1907. witnesses at wedding were John D. Graham and Elizabeth Willson of East Gwillimbury.
She married Israel Lundy, married September 20, 1866, b. 1838/1839, (son of Rueben Lundy and Mary Ann Armstrong).
240 iii. Phoebe Willson, b. 1845 in East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario, d. 1868. married the brother of her sister Elizabeth's husband.
She married Charles Graham, (son of William Graham and Elizabeth Doan).
241 iv. Elizabeth Willson, b. November 22, 1846 in East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario, d. October 2, 1915. witnesses at marriage: Israel & Hannah W. Lundy.
She married John Doan Graham, married September 20, 1869 in East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario, (son of William Graham and Elizabeth Doan). John: occupation: merchant.
+ 242 v. Absalom "Abb" Willson b. April 24, 1849.
92. Israel7 Willson, (David6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. December 5, 1799 in New York State, U.S., d. July 5, 1883 in East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario. both he and his wife baptized in Hicksite, a Quaker.
He married Mary Hughes, married July 21, 1827 in Sharon, East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario, b. February 28, 1809, (daughter of Amos Hughes and Rebecca Chapman) d. June 8, 1875. Mary: cause of death: congested lungs
burial: Newmarket Cemetery.
Children:
+ 243 i. Rebecca8 Willson b. November 27, 1829.
244 ii. Job Willson, b. 1830, d. as infant.
+ 245 iii. Amos Hughes Willson b. May 13, 1835.
246 iv. Catherine Willson, b. April 8, 1841, d. August 1935.
She married William Dodds.
+ 247 v. David Lee Willson b. 1848.
93. Hugh David7 Willson, (David6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. August 22, 1802 in East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario, d. after 1889. He was said to be the first white child born in East Gwillimbury Ont. He was a custom agent for about 20 years after which he ran the post office in Sharon. In Mar 1897 it was noted for a boy who’s cradle was a common sap trough he was a hale and hearty gentleman. Hugh moved to California in 1889. A record of East Gwillimbury history said he had two sons and two daughters. He and his wife were second cousins.
He married Phebe H. Willson, married 1831/1832 in Sharon, East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario, b. 1805 in East Gwillimbury, Ontario, (daughter of William W. Willson and Hannah Vernon) d. 1887.
Children:
248 i. Ellen8 Willson.
249 ii. Isabella Willson.
250 iii. Phebe Ann Willson, b. 1823/1826 in East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario.
+ 251 iv. Clinger Willson b. 1823.
252 v. Helen Reid Willson, b. 1830.
253 vi. Mary Harriet Willson, b. 1834.
254 vii. David Willson, b. September 25, 1834. alternative birth date: April 25, 1827
burial: Children of Peace Cemetery: Sharon, East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario.
255 viii. Robert Willson, b. November 21, 1834, d. September 21, 1835. burial: Children of Peace Cemetery: Sharon, East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario.
256 ix. Sarah Willson, b. December 1834.
257 x. William Willson, b. 1840 in East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario. (marriage registration lists him as 25 her 21 both of Sunnidale ON. Witnesess Oscar & Lydia Randolph of Sunnidale.)
He married Susan Osman, married May 3, 1866, b. 1844/1845 in Tecumseth, Simcoe County, Ontario, (daughter of Jacob Osman and Maria unknown).
94. Sarah7 Willson, (David6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. April 5, 1804 in East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario, d. April 18, 1853 in East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario.
She married John Reid, married 1821 in East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario, b. July 25, 1798, (son of William Reid and Mary Willson) d. August 1, 1864.
Children:
258 i. Robert B.8 Reid. died aboard the steamship “Central America†which sank in the gulf of Mexico, returning from California.
95. Mary7 Willson, (David6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. October 24, 1814 in Sharon, Ontario, d. September 6, 1848 in Aurora, Ontario, Canada. alternative birth date: November 3, 1809: Sharon, Ontario
alternative death date: January 8, 1902: Aurora, Ontario, Canada
cause of death: childbirth complications.
She married Charles Doan, married October 24, 1831 in Sharon, East Gwillimbury, Ontario, b. November 6, 1808 in Sharon, Ontario, (son of John Doan and Elizabeth Stockdale) d. June 18, 1895 in Aurora, Ontario.
Children:
259 i. John J.8 Doan.
260 ii. David Doan, b. January 31, 1838 in Sharon, Ontario.
261 iii. Eliza Terry Doan, b. September 19, 1839.
262 iv. Charles Henry Doan, b. April 18, 1846 in Aurora, Ontario.
263 v. daughter Doan.
99. Mark7 Willson, (Capt. John I. or J.6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. 1815 in East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario, d. April 12, 1900 in Winona, Minnesota, U.S. He was in business in Sugar Grove as well as the justice of the peace for 25 years. After his parents died he moved to Hastings Minnesota where he was in business as well as mayor for a year. He then moved his family and business to Winona in 1866. In 1868 he sold his business and organized the Second National Bank of which he was an officer for several years. In 1875 he started the Merchants National Bank in Winona which is still in business today.
Possible leads : on descendants: are; John I. Willson b. Dec 14 1864 Hastings MN d. Apr 15 1944. Another is a Leslie Willson born June 19 1895 d. July 1971 SSN 482-46-3561 51034 Mapleton, Monona Another record shows a Mark V. Willson b. June 8 1895 Winona MN d. Mar 1969 SSN 473-07-7845 f. John Willson m. Louise Genow.)
He married Elizabeth T. Hancock/Hallock, b. 1833 in Milton, Ulster County, New York, U.S.
Children:
264 i. Mary A.8 Willson, b. 1855 in Pennsylvania, U.S.
+ 265 ii. Katherine Ellison Willson b. July 23, 1858.
266 iii. Leslie Willson, b. May 1, 1848 in Sugar Grove, Pennsylvania, U.S. 1900 census states he was born in New York which is possible as his mother was from New York.
Leslie was a wholesale grocer later in life , with a census placing him in Chippewa Falls Wisconsin. It appears he owned the Chippewa Valley Mercantile store and was instrumental in putting the funding together to build the Chippewa Falls library. He was a traveling salesman through his early years living in Eau Claire Wisconsin. His father and mother in law later stayed with them, Richard Fisher Wilson & Martha Newton. Richard was born in Port Republic Maryland in 1806 while Martha is born in Wisconsin in 1838. They married Aug 29 1853. Richard died Mar 27 1903 LA CA apparently while living with Nellie’s sister and her husband, Loren D. & Katherine Sale (Bushnell).
He married Nellie Wilson, married September 16, 1884 in Christ Church - Eau Claire, Wisconsin, U.S., b. April 1857 in Wisconsin, U.S., (daughter of Richard Fisher Wilson and Martha Newton).
+ 267 iv. John I. Willson b. December 14, 1864.
107. Alexander7 Reid, (Mary6 Willson, Hugh5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. September 8, 1791 in New York State, U.S., d. bet. 1836-1845. source on descendants: Persis Wiltshire
died around when his wife had a son by her second husband John Graham
immigrated to Canada with his family by 1809
joined Yonge Street Meeting in 1809 with his father William and sister Martha
expelled from the Meeting in 1811 for drinking
witness at the marriage of his brother John Reid to Sarah Willson in 1821.
He married Sarah H. unknown, b. 1810 in Canada.
Children:
+ 268 i. Mary Caroline8 Reid b. March 1827.
269 ii. William Reid, b. bet. 1827-1834.
270 iii. John Reid, b. bet. 1827-1834.
+ 271 iv. Martha Melissa Reid b. June 1834.
109. John7 Reid, (Mary6 Willson, Hugh5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) (See marriage to number 94.)
115. John Varnell/Vernon7 Willson, (William W.6, Hugh5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. Feb. 7/10, 1800 in Poughkeepsie, New York, d. July 21/24, 1864 in Aurora, Ontario. Witnesses at marriage were Isreal & Sarah Haines. John Varnell Willson was married by Rev. Hugh Henry Willson, his second cousin. He was a skilled tinsmith.
He married Rebeeca Doan, married April 3, 1840, b. June 3, 1804 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, (daughter of Mahlon Doan and Rebecca Hartley).
Children:
272 i. Sarah Maria "Sally"8 Willson, b. 1840. Dan Willson: It would appear that Sarah Maria Wilson 20 d/o John & Rebecca Wilson of E. Gwillimbury living in Aurora m. John Hartrick 25 s/o John & Maria Hartrick of Pickering now Aurora Mar 20 1861 witness E.M. Doan.
She married John Hartrick, married March 20, 1861, b. 1835/1836, (son of John Hartrick and Maria unknown).
273 ii. Elizabeth Willson, b. 1843.
274 iii. Amelia Willson, b. 1844.
+ 275 iv. Janet Rebecca Willson b. 1846.
116. Phebe H.7 Willson, (William W.6, Hugh5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) (See marriage to number 93.)
117. William Henry7 Willson, (William W.6, Hugh5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. December 3, 1803 in New York State, U.S., d. July 10, 1882 in Sharon, East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario. He was a member of The Children of Peace until after 1871.
He married Sarah Harrison, b. 1804, (daughter of Hiram Harrison and Elizabeth Hollingstead) d. March 29, 1863 in Sharon, York, Ontario.
Children:
+ 276 i. Juliett8 Willson b. 1833.
277 ii. Jane Willson, b. 1835.
278 iii. Pricilla Willson, b. 1839.
279 iv. Mary Willson, b. 1839/1848.
She married Benjamin Frank Pearson, married 1870, b. in Whitchurch, Ontario.
+ 280 v. Charles D. Willson b. January 23, 1826.
122. John Carden7 Wilson, (William Neill6, James5, William4, Robert3, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. July 21, 1817 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S., d. November 22, 1876 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S. burial: Barrett's Chapel Cemetery.
He married (1) Susan Hopkins, married 1841 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S., b. 1819 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S.
Children:
281 i. James Henry8 Wilson, b. June 2, 1842 in Dover, Kent County, Delaware, U.S., d. February 1, 1919 in Dover, Kent County, Delaware, U.S. burial: Barrett's Chapel Cemetery
He fought during the civil war on the Union side for the 1st Batt. Delaware Calvary 1863-1865. A prominent Physician of Dover DE. He was interested in the history of his family and did much of the original research of his line. The members of the Indiana and Iowa families often visited him in his home and came to consult him on medical problems. He had no children.
He married (1) Sarah H. McIlvaine, married December 15, 1867.
He married (2) Ruth Ann Ridgley, married 1893 in Delaware, U.S., b. June 28, 1848 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S.
282 ii. Samuel Coomes/Combe Wilson, b. April 1, 1844 in Dover, Kent County, Delaware, U.S, d. May 12, 1844.
He married (2) Elizabeth Satterfield, married 1845 in Delaware, U.S., b. 1821.
Children:
+ 283 iii. William Satterfield Wilson b. November 4, 1846.
284 iv. John Wilson, b. July 8, 1848 in Little Creek Hundred, Kent Coutny, Delaware, U.S., d. September 23, 1870 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S. never married
burial: Barrett's Chapel Cemetery.
285 v. Ruthanna/Ruth Anna Wilson, b. November 6, 1850 in Little Creek Hundred, Kent County, Delaware, U.S., d. September 27, 1870 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S. never married.
+ 286 vi. Arthur Wilson b. July 10, 1852.
287 vii. Susan Wilson, b. April 10, 1854 in Little Creek Hundred, Kent County, Delaware, U.S., d. September 18, 1872 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S. burial: Barrett's Chapel Cemetery
never married.
288 viii. Ella Wilson, b. July 21, 1857 in Nanadin's Landing, Little Creek Hundred, Kent County, Delaware, U.S., d. March 23, 1949 in Parkvale, Sauquehanna, Pennsylvania, U.S. burial: Barrett's Chapel Cemetery
Much of the Wilson data was from Ella who had the family bible of this line’s founder, William Wilson and lived in the old home in Dover and knew the relationships of the family in Delaware and those who had gone to Indiana and Iowa.
289 ix. Charles Brown Wilson, b. September 23, 1859 in Nanadin's Landing, Little Creek Hundred, Kent County, Delaware, U.S., d. March 17, 1930 in Dover, Kent County, Delaware, U.S. burial: Lakeside Cemetery: Dover, Kent County, Delaware, U.S.
He married Emily/Emlaey Raughley, married January 30, 1889 in Dover, Kent County, Delaware, U.S., b. 1861 in Dover, Kent Conty, Delaware, U.S.
290 x. Eli Merrit/Merritt Wilson, b. February 8, 1866 in Nandin's Landing, Little Creek Hundred, Kent County, Delaware, U.S., d. September 23, 1870 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S.
125. Ann Neill7 Wilson, (William6, Hugh5, William4, Robert3, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. 1790 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S., d. 1876 in Milton, Van Buren County, Iowa, U.S. remarried after William died to Ben Pennington.
She married (1) William Russell, married 1805 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S., b. 1788 in Delaware, U.S.
Children:
291 i. unknown8 Russell.
292 ii. unknown Russell.
293 iii. unknown Russell.
She married (2) Ben Pennington.
126. Hugh7 Wilson, (William6, Hugh5, William4, Robert3, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. April 10, 1799 in Murderkill Hundred, Kent County, Delaware, U.S., d. 1876 in Orange, Fayetteville, Indiana, U.S. Hugh married Sarah George Jan 27 1820. She died upon the birth of her daughter Susan Wilson and two years later married Elizabeth Virden d/o William & Mary Berry Wilson and a descendant of many old Delaware families. In 1834 Hugh Wilson brought his family to Indiana along with his sister Ann Neill Russell and her family. Hugh settled on a farm which was later the site of Fayetteville (Orange) Indiana. His wife Elizabeth Virden died in 1841 when only 39 years of age leaving three small children. Hugh deeded the small orchard plot on his farm to the Methodist church for a cemetery. A few months later he married Mariah Copeland as his third wife and she reared the three small children along with five more children she had with Hugh. Hugh Wilson built one of the fine farm homes of the day. He raised sheep, had a loom house complete with a loom, carding machine and a spinning wheel that joined the house. Here he made mens garments, blankets, coverlets and Woolsey-linae?, the material of the day that was used for garments. Corn and hogs were raised on the farm. Hickory nuts grew in abundance and the farm abounded in maple trees which were tapped for making maple sugar. There was a large furnace and vats for making maple sugar. Hugh was anxious that his children have the best to be afforded in education. After John Wesley and Mary had completed the county schools, they were sent to school in town and lived with their aunt Sarah George in her home. He was a very generous person and many relatives came to his house and stayed for long periods of time. He later bought land in Marion Indiana and this is still in the family as of 1946. In the family bible now owned by Earl P. Wilson, his grandson, he wrote Hugh Wilson born April 10 1799, son of William and Sarah Wilson.
He married (1) Sarah George, married Jan 10/27, 1820 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S., b. September 18, 1801, (daughter of unknown George and unknown unknown). Sarah: She died upon the birth of her daughter Susan Wilson.
Children:
294 i. Susan8 Wilson, b. October 27, 1820 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S., d. April 5, 1829 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S.
He married (2) Elizabeth Virden, married April 1, 1823 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S., b. Feb 22/Apr 4, 1802, (daughter of William Virden and Mary Berry Wilson) d. 1841.
Children:
295 ii. William Virdin Wilson, b. April 4, 1824 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S., d. November 10, 1851 in Pittsburgh, Van Buren County, Iowa. burial: Old Milton Cemetery.
296 iii. Mary Fletcher Wilson, b. September 9, 1826 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S.
297 iv. Sarah Ann Wilson, b. October 28 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S.
+ 298 v. John Wesley Wilson b. April 24, 1831.
He married (3) Mariah Copeland, married December 1, 1841 in Orange, Fayetteville County, Indiana, U.S., b. October 13, 1809 in Virginia, U.S.
Children:
+ 299 vi. Jonathan Copeland Wilson b. October 7, 1842.
300 vii. Sarah Elizabeth Wilson, b. November 2, 1844 in Orange County, Indiana, U.S.
301 viii. Ann Mariah Wilson, b. February 23, 1847 in Orange County, Indiana, U.S.
302 ix. Louisa Melissa Wilson, b. June 17, 1849 in Orange County, Indiana, U.S.
303 x. unknown Wilson, b. 1851 in Orange County, Indiana, U.S.
304 xi. Nancy Armilda Wilson, b. Jul 16, 1856/1857 in Orange County, Indiana, U.S.
128. Ebenezer7 Wilson, (William6, Hugh5, William4, Robert3, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. December 5, 1805 in Murderkill, Kent County, Delaware, U.S., d. January 15, 1853 in Stiles, Davis County, Iowa, U.S. burial: Round Grove Cemetery: Davis County, Iowa, U.S.
The family moved to Fayette Indiana in 1836 then to Iowa in 1844.
He married (1) Sarah Caitlin, married 1829 in Delaware, U.S., b. March 5, 1812 in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Children:
+ 305 i. John Caitlin8 Wilson b. March 22, 1830.
He married (2) Ann Mitten, married April 16, 1834 in Indiana, U.S., b. 1812 in Delaware, U.S.
Children:
306 ii. James Henry Wilson, b. January 17, 1835 in Rush, Indiana, U.S.
307 iii. Sarah Ann Wilson, b. July 29, 1836 in Rush, Indiana, U.S.
308 iv. Mary Jane Wilson, b. April 7, 1838 in Fayette, Indiana, U.S.
309 v. Martha Ellen "Mattie" Wilson, b. March 11, 1840 in Rush, Indiana, U.S.
+ 310 vi. William "Will" George Wilson b. June 4, 1842.
311 vii. Angeline "Angie" Wilson, b. December 15, 1843 in Rush, Indiana, U.S.
312 viii. Hugh Wilson, b. October 24, 1846 in Rush, Indiana, U.S.
313 ix. Nancy Elizabeth Wilson, b. February 23, 1849 in Van Buren, Jackson County, Iowa, U.S.
+ 314 x. Dr. Foster Ebenezer Wilson b. March 23, 1853.
129. William Vance7 Wilson, (John6, James5, Richard4, Robert3, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. 1811 in Chester, South Carolina, U.S., d. April 20, 1880 in York County, South Carolina, U.S. William was very cruel to Margaret. After she gave him several children, he divorced her. She hid in the woods near their home and the children would sneak food and blankets to her. Finally, one of the older children (whom had already left home) came and got her and moved her to town.
He married Margaret Ann Morgan.
Children:
315 i. Ann8 Wilson.
316 ii. Mary Wilson, b. August 7, 1849, d. January 29, 1949 in North Carolina, U.S.
+ 317 iii. Albert Ellis Wilson b. March 16, 1850.
318 iv. John Wilson, b. March 10, 1852 in South Carolina, U.S., d. 1926 in Oklahoma, U.S.
319 v. Nannie Wilson, b. May 8, 1857 in South Carolina, U.S., d. August 9, 1928 in North Carolina, U.S.
320 vi. William Vance Wilson, Jr., b. September 22, 1859 in South Carolina, U.S., d. 1953 in North Carolina, U.S.
321 vii. James M. Wilson, b. March 6, 1861 in South Carolina, U.S., d. 1948 in North Carolina, U.S.
322 viii. Rufus Wilson, b. April 29, 1864 in South Carolina, U.S., d. February 26, 1903 in North Carolina, U.S.
133. John T./S.7 Wilson, (Barnett6, James5, Richard4, Robert3, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. 1825 in Goochland, Virginia, U.S. moved to Arkansas, U.S.
He married Sallie unknown.
Children:
323 i. Sidney8 Wilson, b. before 1850.
324 ii. John T./A. Wilson, b. before 1850.
325 iii. James T./A. Wilson, b. before 1850.
Generation Eight
137. William Edward8 Wilson, (John7, William6, Hugh5 Willson, William4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. 1851, d. July 1908 in Daramona Street, County Westmeath, Ireland. astronomer and high sheriff, elected a fellow of the Royal Society in 1896. he was given a honorary doctorate of science from the University of Dublin, privately pub, “Astronomical & Physical Research made by at Mr. Wilson’s Observatory , Daramona, Westmeath†He had one son and two daughters.
He married unknown unknown.
Children:
+ 326 i. eldest daughter9 Wilson.
+ 327 ii. John Granville Wilson.
328 iii. youngest daughter Wilson.
149. Maj. Walter Gordon8 Wilson, (George Orr7, William6, Hugh5 Willson, William4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. April 21, 1874 in Dublin County, Ireland, d. June 30, 1957 in at home in Itchen Abbas, near Winchester, England, U.K. He started his career as a naval cadet on the Brittanica. In 1894 he entered King’s College, Cambridge and graduated as a mechanical engineer. From 1904-1914 He worked for Halls of Deptford designing the Hallford lorry which was used extensively by the British army during World War 1. A genius engineer and inventor best known for inventing the tank in 1915 for which he was awarded the CMG. About 1917 he became Chief of Design of the Mechanical Warfare Dept. of the British War Office. Designed the first armored tank, developed the idea of using caterpillar tracks and a self changing gearbox for the tank. He designed boats, aeroplanes, trains, buses and cars including the Wilson-Pilcher car. It was first built in 1901. Later it was built by Armstrong-Whitworth but used Wilson & Pilcher’s own engine. After the war he founded the Self-Changing Gears Ltd. of Coventry. He loved the county side, a fine shot and expert fly-fisherman.
He married unknown unknown.
Children:
329 i. A. Gordon9 Wilson. Eldest son of Walter he published a book about his father in 1986, “Walter Wilson: Portrait of an Inventor†Duckworth Publishing.
160. Jane8 Willson, (John Hugh7, Hugh L.6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. 1823/1825 in East Gwillimbury, Ontario.
She married Ephraim Dunham, married December 26, 1852 in Newmarket, Ontario, b. October 15, 1823, (son of Thomas Dunham and Elizabeth Lewis) d. April 21, 1878.
Children:
330 i. Julio9 Dunham.
331 ii. Martha Dunham, b. 1853.
332 iii. Mary Dunham, b. 1853.
333 iv. Lucinda Dunham, b. 1854.
334 v. John Frank Dunham, b. 1857.
335 vi. Julia Dunham, b. 1862.
162. Charlotte8 Willson, (John Hugh7, Hugh L.6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. October 13, 1839 in Sharon, East Gwillimbury, Ontario, d. July 19, 1915 in Stoney Beach, Saskatchewan, Canada. She and her husband moved west to Assiniboia West District Sask, then called the North West Territories.
She married George Monroe Doan, married January 1, 1862 in Newmarket, Ontario, b. May 13, 1839 in Sharon, East Gwillimbury, Ontario, (son of Jesse Doan and Wait Ann Brooks) d. March 23, 1910 in Stoney Beach, Saskatchewan, Canada.
Children:
336 i. John9 Doan, b. August 7, 1862 in Sharon, East Gwillimbury, Ontario.
337 ii. George Roland Doan, b. February 9, 1864 in Sharon, East Gwillimbury, Ontario.
338 iii. Emma Doan, b. January 1, 1866 in Sharon, East Gwillimbury, Ontario.
339 iv. Sarah Anne Doan, b. August 19, 1867 in Sharon, East Gwillimbury, Ontario.
340 v. Jesse Doan, b. March 23, 1869 in Sharon, East Gwillimbury, Ontario.
341 vi. Charles Willson Doan, b. July 28, 1872 in Sharon, East Gwillimbury, Ontario.
342 vii. William Henry Doan, b. May 1, 1875 in Sharon, East Gwillimbury, Ontario.
343 viii. Mary Paulina Doan, b. April 28, 1878 in Sharon, East Gwillimbury, Ontario.
344 ix. Charlotte Brunheilda Doan, b. August 13, 1882 in Sharon, East Gwillimbury, Ontario.
345 x. James J. Doan, b. November 30, 1883 in Sharon, East Gwillimbury, Ontario.
163. Rowland8 Willson, (John Hugh7, Hugh L.6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. Feb/May 2, 1829 in East Gwillimbury, Ontario, d. June 28, 1863 in East Gwillimbury, Ontario. burial: Cemetery of Peace: Sharon, Ontario.
He married Sarah Ann Doane, married September 20, 1855, b. November 15, 1835 in Sharon, Ontario, (daughter of Jesse Doan and Wait Ann Brooks) d. June 7, 1893 in Newmarket, Ontario. Sarah: burial: Newmarket Cemetery.
Children:
+ 346 i. Mary Elizabeth "Minnie"9 Willson b. May 12, 1857.
347 ii. Jerusha Willson, b. October 21, 1860, d. November 17, 1862.
348 iii. Emma Willson, b. January 7, 1864, d. as infant.
165. Reuben Seymour8 Willson, (John Hugh7, Hugh L.6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. 1835-1837. Living in East Gwillimbury at the 1881 census listing his occupation as a drover later he is listed as a carpenter.
He married Agnes "Aggie" Evans, married March 18, 1870, b. 1834 in Ontario, (daughter of John Evans and unknown unknown). Agnes: of Scottish descent.
Children:
+ 349 i. Walter John9 Willson b. April 13, 1870.
350 ii. Robert Willson, b. 1871.
351 iii. William Willson, b. 1873.
352 iv. Rodney Willson, b. 1875.
353 v. Emma Willson.
She married William Walls.
354 vi. Harvey Willson.
He married unknown unknown.
167. Stephen8 Willson, (John Hugh7, Hugh L.6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. 1841/1842 in East Gwillimbury, Ontario. Dan Willson: at marriage: witnesses George Traviss and Hannah Fletcher both of E. Gwillimbury ON Stephen was 23 Edith 16 on their wedding day. (1880 US census has the family in Michigan. A George and Laura Willson age 25 & 27 , George and Pheobe Travis aged 39 & 28 and Chas and Maranda Wilson aged 50. A George Willson aged 25 with wife Laura aged 27 with daughter Addie Willson also went down to St. Clair Michigan to do carpentry together. I don’t know if this was Stephen’s cousin but it probably was.
He married Edith Jane Traviss, married February 18, 1864 in Newmarket, Ontario, b. 1848 in Newmarket, Ontario, (daughter of John Traviss and Elizabeth unknown).
Children:
355 i. John R.9 Willson, b. 1866.
356 ii. William A. Willson, b. 1866.
357 iii. George Seamour Willson, b. 1869 in Michigan, U.S., or New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. 1880 US census lists him as born in Michigan while the LDS lists him as born in New Orleans.
He married Jeanette Elizabeth Herchemoder, married April 20, 1901 in Manhattan, New York, b. in Staten Island, New York, (daughter of Phillip Herchemoder and Gertrude DeHart).
358 iv. Robert Willson, b. 1877.
168. John Albert8 Willson, (John Hugh7, Hugh L.6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. 1844, d. December 14, 1901 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
He married Caroline Smith, b. in Whitchurch, Ontario, (daughter of Francis Smith and unknown unknown).
Children:
359 i. Mary Hannah/Emma9 Willson, b. September 7, 1876 in East Gwillimbury, Ontario.
She married Willis T. Losey, married August 8, 1899 in Yale, St. Clair, Michigan, U.S.
360 ii. George F. Willson, b. in Newmarket, Ontario.
He married Gusta R. Welch, married March 10, 1901 in Brockway, St. Clair, Michigan, (daughter of Jas Welch and Ruth Turner).
169. Robert8 Willson, (John Hugh7, Hugh L.6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. May 18, 1822/1827, d. April 6, 1887 in Listowel, Ontario.
He married Philadelphia Hawke, married 1856, b. December 22, 1829 in Tecumseh, Simcoe, Ontario, (daughter of Benjamin Hawke and Mary Lount) d. March 26, 1897 in Listowel, Ontario.
Children:
361 i. Jennie9 Willson, b. February 22, 1852 in Wellesley, Ontario.
She married John Pearson, b. in Shipley, Ontario.
362 ii. Fannie Willson, b. 1854.
363 iii. Maggie Willson, b. 1858.
364 iv. Janet Willson, b. 1874.
170. David Titus8 Willson, (Richard "Titus"7, Hugh L.6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. 1815, d. May 4, 1899 in Bellhaven, Ontario. burial: Queensville Cemetery: Queensville, East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario.
He married (1) Catherine Peregrine, married 1835, b. July 5, 1817/1818, (daughter of John Peregrine and Catherine Thomas) d. July 2, 1849. Catherine: burial: Shelby Burying Ground, Ontario.
Children:
365 i. Hannah9 Willson, b. 1846.
She married Thomas Bacon, married March 1, 1866.
366 ii. Catherine Willson, b. 1842, d. March 6, 1886.
She married James Howey.
+ 367 iii. Mary Ann Willson b. 1843.
368 iv. Ellen Willson, b. 1836.
+ 369 v. Rachel Selinda Willson b. January 31, 1837.
+ 370 vi. Hugh Titus Willson b. May 10, 1820.
+ 371 vii. Richard Hugh "Titus" Willson b. 1838/1839.
+ 372 viii. John Harvey Willson b. September 15, 1845.
+ 373 ix. Frank Willson b. 1865/1867.
He married (2) Suzanne Mitchell, married August 26, 1869 in North Gwillimbury, Ontario, b. 1823, (daughter of Darius Mitchell and Louisa unknown) d. February 24, 1907. Suzanne: widow at time of marriage to David Titus Willson
burial: Queensville Cemetery: Queensville, Ontario
witnesses at marriage to David Titus Willson: W.A. & M.A> Rose of N. Gwillimbury.
171. Mary8 Willson, (Richard "Titus"7, Hugh L.6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. November 27, 1816 in East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario, d. June 17, 1904 in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan, U.S. She and her husband were Methodists.
She married James Lang, married November 21, 1836 in Home District, Ontario, b. 1814 in Ireland, d. July 17, 1898 in Dollarville, Luce, Michigan, U.S.
Children:
374 i. Elizabeth9 Lang, b. 1838 in East Gwillimbury, Ontario.
375 ii. Eleanor Lang, b. April 15, 1840 in North Gwillimbury, Ontario, d. May 14, 1868 in Saginaw, Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.
376 iii. Joseph Lang, b. 1842 in North Gwillimbury, Ontario.
377 iv. Hiram Lang, b. 1842 in North Gwillimbury, Ontario.
378 v. Salinda Lang, b. 1846 in North Gwillimbury, Ontario.
379 vi. Martha J, Lang, b. August 1849 in North Gwillimbury, Ontario.
380 vii. Titus Lang, b. 1851 in North Gwillimbury, Ontario.
172. Martha "Patty"8 Willson, (Richard "Titus"7, Hugh L.6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. August 12, 1818, d. January 3, 1892.
She married David Michael Peregrine, married May 9, 1837, (son of John Peregrine and Catherine Thomas). David: David was a Methodist preacher and farmed 150 acres of the homestead Lot 21 Concession 1 of E. Gwillimbury.
Children:
381 i. Mary Anne9 Peregrine, b. January 23, 1838 in East Gwillimbury, Ontario.
382 ii. Hannah Peregrine, b. 1839 in East Gwllimbury, Ontario.
383 iii. John Peregrine, b. 1841 in East Gwillimbury, Ontario.
384 iv. Richard Titus Peregrine, b. 1843/1844 in East Gwillimbury, Ontario.
385 v. James Albert Peregrine, b. 1845/1846 in East Gwillimbury, Ontario.
He married Mary Ann Andrews, married January 5, 1876 in Aurora, York, Ontario.
386 vi. David W. Peregrine, b. June 1847 in East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario.
387 vii. Catherine Peregrine, b. 1849/1850 in East Gwillimbury, Ontario.
388 viii. David Albert Peregrine, b. November 21, 1852 in Queensville, East Gwillimbury, Ontario, d. April 23, 1915.
He married (1) Amanda Laura Fisher, married January 26, 1880 in Spenser, Indiana, U.S.
He married (2) Matilda J. Wilkins, married December 26, 1895 in Newmarket, Ontario.
389 ix. Elenor Peregrine, b. 1853/1854 in East Gwillimbury, Ontario.
390 x. Minerva Peregrine, b. 1855/1856 in East Gwillimbury, Ontario.
391 xi. Hiram Seymour Peregrine, b. 1858 in East Gwillimbury, Ontario.
392 xii. Chas A. Peregrine, b. 1863 in East Gwillimbury, Ontario.
173. Hiram B.8 Willson, (Richard "Titus"7, Hugh L.6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. Jan 16 1819/1822, d. September 24, 1862 in North Gwillimbury, York, Ontario.
He married Harriett C. Gager, married February 5, 1845, b. 1817, (daughter of Noah Gager and unknown unknown) d. 1887.
Children:
393 i. Melissa/Malissa9 Willson, b. 1846 in East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario.
She married Alfred Bolten, married November 3, 1872 in North Gwillimbury, York, Ontario, b. 1844 in Mariposa, Ontario, (son of Jesse Bolten and Elizabeth unknown). Alfred: He is listed as a blacksmith both were living in N. Gwillimbury. Witnesses at their wedding were Samuel & Elizabeth Hutchinson of N. Gwillimbury.
394 ii. William Willson, b. 1847. William moved his family to Manitoba.
He married Hannah Jeffs, b. in County Armagh, Ireland, (daughter of Robert Jeffs and unknown unknown).
395 iii. Minerva A. Willson, b. 1849.
+ 396 iv. Oscar John Willson b. 1849.
+ 397 v. Robinson Willson b. February 1856.
398 vi. Marie Willson, b. 1857.
174. Hugh Titus8 Willson, (Richard "Titus"7, Hugh L.6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. May 10, 1820 in East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario, d. November 7, 1863 in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. burial: November 13, 1863: Lot 7, 4th Concession: East Gwillimbury.
He married Agnes Jane Pollock, married December 24, 1844, b. January 25, 1819 in Nova Scotia, d. December 4, 1900 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Agnes: burial: Mount Pleasant Cemetery; Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Children:
399 i. Dorothy Alice9 Willson, b. September 26, 1845.
400 ii. William A. Willson, b. March 28, 1851.
401 iii. George M. Willson, b. March 21, 1853.
402 iv. Hugh A. Willson, b. May 25, 1855.
176. Maria8 Willson, (Richard "Titus"7, Hugh L.6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. July 4, 1824, d. March 19, 1895.
She married Robert Robinson.
Children:
403 i. Thomas9 Robinson, b. 1847 in King City, York, Ontario.
404 ii. Titus Willson Robinson, b. December 9, 1849, d. October 2, 1913.
He married Elizabeth Mary Trent, married September 10, 1879 in King City, York, Ontario.
405 iii. George Robinson, b. 1850 in King City, York, Ontario.
406 iv. Ellen/Ella M. Robinson, b. 1852 in King City, York, Ontario.
407 v. Charles Robinson, b. 1856 in Whitchurch, Ontario.
408 vi. Alfred E. Robinson, b. 1858 in Whitchurch, Ontario.
409 vii. William Robinson, b. 1860 in Whitchurch, Ontario.
177. Calvin Emes8 Willson, (Richard "Titus"7, Hugh L.6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. August 17, 1826 in East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario, d. June 18, 1900 in Plattsmouth, Nebraska, U.S. burial: Highland Cemetery: Ypsilanti, Washtenaw, Michigan, U.S.
listed on 1881 census as a baker.
He married (1) Mary Elizabeth Jerome, married January 4, 1854 in Whitchurch, York, Ontario, b. 1826 in East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario, (daughter of Jason Jerome and unknown unknown) d. September 5, 1885 in Ypsilanti, Washtenaw, Michigan, U.S. Mary: burial: Highland Cemetery: Ypsilanti, Washtenaw, Michigan, U.S.
Children:
410 i. Julia Ann9 Willson, b. December 4, 1855 in Uxbridge, Ontario, d. August 28, 1899 in Ypsilanti, Washtenaw, Michigan, U.S.
She married Harvey Pulmer James, b. February 12, 1852 in Uxbridge, Ontario.
411 ii. Richard T. Willson, b. 1864 in Holland Landing, York, Ontario, d. in Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. 1881 Canadian Census lists him as a baker.
+ 412 iii. Robert Alexander Willson b. 1867.
He married (2) Lucy Austin, married October 1891 in Plattsmouth, Nebraska, U.S.
178. Abigail Lucinda8 Willson, (Richard "Titus"7, Hugh L.6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. December 7, 1828 in East Gwillimbury, Ontario, d. June 27, 1873 in Holland Landing, Ontario. burial: June 29, 1873: Newmarket Cemetery.
She married Alex Dickson, married October 26, 1859 in Newmarket, York, Ontario, b. December 8, 1830 in Ohio, U.S., d. May 8, 1883 in East Gwillimbury, Ontario. Alex: lived in Holland Landing, Ontario at time of marriage
burial: May 19, 1883: Newmarket Cemetery: Newmarket, York, Ontario.
Children:
413 i. Albert John9 Dickson, b. July 4, 1860 in East Gwillimbury, Ontario.
He married Mary E. Sheen, married 1881/1885 in Windsor, Essex, Ontario.
414 ii. Elizabeth Elenor Dickson, b. November 10, 1861 in East Gwillimbury, Ontario, d. October 2, 1929 in Swathmore, Saskatchewan, Canada. burial: Adanac Cemetery: Adanac, Saskatchewan, Canada.
415 iii. Minerva Agnes Dickson, b. Oct 10, 1863/1864 in Holland Landing, Ontario, d. July 27, 1927.
179. Minerva8 Willson, (Richard "Titus"7, Hugh L.6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. March 18, 1830 in East Gwillimbury, Ontario, d. August 2, 1855 in Holland Landing, Ontario.
She married Thomas Earl, married May 24, 1854 in Holland Landing, Ontario.
Children:
416 i. Richard Thomas9 Earle, b. August 13, 1855 in Holland Landing, Ontario. date of his birth and Minerva’s death don’t match.
181. Alfred8 Willson, (Richard "Titus"7, Hugh L.6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. July 28, 1832/1833 in East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario, d. May 26, 1906 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
He married Mary Louisa Lewis.
Children:
417 i. Maude9 Willson, b. March 24, 1863.
182. Albert8 Willson, (Richard "Titus"7, Hugh L.6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. August 16, 1840 in East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario, d. February 7, 1895 in Alexandria, Ontario. He was a Ontario school teacher, later becoming a Church of England minister.
He married Sarah Jane Kempshall, married 1864.
Children:
418 i. Annie Alberta9 Willson, b. 1866 in Ontario.
419 ii. Eleanor Stennett Willson, b. 1869 in Ontario.
420 iii. George Harrison Willson, b. August 13, 1871 in York, York County, Ontario, d. June 1, 1950.
He married Beatrice Lundy, married December 22, 1898 in Sharon, East Gwllimbury, York, Ontario, b. December 28, 1873 in Sharon, East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario.
183. Hannah M.8 Willson, (Richard "Titus"7, Hugh L.6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. 1845, d. June 1873.
She married Alfred Dickson, b. 1840/1841 in Ontario. Alfred: of Scottish descent, Presbyterian and a farmer
Listed as a widower living in Zone, Bothwell, Ontario in the 1881 census.
Children:
421 i. Arvilla9 Dickson, b. 1866.
422 ii. William A. Dickson, b. 1871.
423 iii. George A. Dickson, b. 1872/1873.
195. James Wellington8 Willson, (Hiram Robinson7, Hugh L.6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. October 27, 1824 in East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario, d. July 8, 1917 in Whitchurch, York, Ontario. burial: Aurora, York, Ontario
employed as a farmer in Innisfil, Simcoe, Ontario, later moving to Aurora, York, Ontario.
He married Johanna/Joanna Gleason, married February 28, 1849, b. October 7, 1830 in East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario, (daughter of Ira Gleason and Joanna Hill) d. Feb 16/24, 1916. Johanna/Joanna: burial: Aurora, York, Ontario
her parents came from Pennsylvania.
Children:
+ 424 i. Arabella9 Willson b. January 3, 1850.
425 ii. Almana Willson, b. April 7, 1851, d. October 15, 1916. no children.
She married John Thornburn, b. in Buffalo, New York, U.S.
+ 426 iii. Joel Alexander Willson b. September 22, 1854.
+ 427 iv. Walter Scott Willson b. October 9, 1854.
+ 428 v. Marhsall Henry Willson b. July 15, 1856.
+ 429 vi. Joanna Caroline Willson b. December 20, 1858.
+ 430 vii. James B. Harvey Willson b. May 30, 1861.
+ 431 viii. Mary Emily Willson b. September 12, 1863.
+ 432 ix. Martha Adeline Willson b. July 27, 1864.
+ 433 x. Egbert Charles Willson b. May 24, 1872.
+ 434 xi. Alberta Louisa Willson b. March 19, 1874.
196. Lambert8 Willson, (Hiram Robinson7, Hugh L.6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. Apr 17, 1828/1829 in East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario, d. April 24, 1902. burial: St. Peter's Anglican Cemetery: Churchill, Innisfil, Simcoe, Ontario
employed as a farmer
He farmed at South-half Lot 16, Concession 3, Innisfil Township. The farm was called, “The Maplesâ€.
He married Mary Doan, b. January 30, 1834 in Bond Head, West Gwillimbury, Simcoe, Ontario, (daughter of James Hartley Doan and Susan Kinsey) d. November 7, 1911. Mary: burial: St. Peter's Anglican Cemetery: Churchill, Innisfil, Simcoe, Ontario.
Children:
+ 435 i. Norman Adolphus9 Willson b. March 18, 1862.
436 ii. Susannah Louisa Willson, b. January 20, 1864, d. February 27, 1941.
She married Robert Wallace Sloan, b. 1850, d. 1923.
437 iii. Eveleen M. Willson, b. February 5, 1866, d. April 9, 1957.
She married James Quincy Bemrose, b. September 7, 1860, d. January 8, 1939.
+ 438 iv. Herbert Charles Willson b. March 24, 1868.
197. Louisa8 Willson, (Hiram Robinson7, Hugh L.6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. November 8, 1831.
She married Daniel Ambrose Lundy, b. November 8, 1827, (son of Enos H. Lundy and Margaret Bostwick) d. July 8, 1900.
Children:
+ 439 i. Alberta9 Lundy.
202. Emily Ellen8 Willson, (Rev. Hugh Henry7, Hugh L.6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. September 23, 1821, d. February 13, 1918.
She married (1) John/Enos Hall, married June 3, 1846 in York, Ontario.
She married (2) John Tomlinson Everingham, married January 2, 1851 in St. Paul's - Newmarket, York, Ontario.
Children:
440 i. Elizabeth9 Everingham, b. 1853.
441 ii. Mary Everingham.
442 iii. Sarah Everingham.
443 iv. Thomas W. Everingham, b. 1856.
444 v. John Jr. Everingham, b. 1861.
203. William Hugh "Henry"8 Willson, (Rev. Hugh Henry7, Hugh L.6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. 1822 in East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario or Alliston, Adjala Township, Simcoe, Ontario, d. October 12, 1898 in Oro Township, Simcoe County, Ontario. burial: St. James' Anglican Cemetery: Crown Hill, Vespra Township, Simcoe, Ontario
living in Mulmur Township, Dufferin County, Ontario at time of marriage to Isabella Moore Cleland
William operated a sawmill in Simcoe County Ontario.
He married (1) Mary Horne, b. 1832, d. 1865.
Children:
+ 445 i. Anne9 Willson b. 1856.
+ 446 ii. Sarah Willson b. 1860.
+ 447 iii. Mary "Minnie" Willson b. 1863.
+ 448 iv. Emily "Emma" Willson b. 1865.
He married (2) Isabella Moore Cleland, married November 8, 1866 in Simcoe County, Ontario, b. 1832 in County Down, Ireland, (daughter of James Cleland and Mary Moore) d. December 1, 1901. Isabella: married a Mr. Walsh before marrying William Hugh "Henry" Willson?
living in Adjala Township, Simcoe County, Ontario at time of marriage to William Hugh Henry Willson
Witnesses at marriage to William Willson: William Givens & Thomas Dixon of Adjala Township, Simcoe County, Ontario
The LDS site lists only one Isabella Walsh born in Jul 25 1832 chr. Sep 4 1832 born to a William & Anne Walsh Adare, Limerick, Ireland.
Children:
+ 449 v. Henry Hugh Willson b. 1868.
450 vi. Agnes Elizabeth Willson, b. 1870, d. 1968.
She married Rev. John D. Fitzpatrick, b. 1870, d. 1954.
451 vii. Arthur William Willson, b. July 9, 1872 in Oro Township, Simcoe County, Ontario, d. June 13, 1940 in Fresno, California, U.S. He served in the 1918 war, no record of any marriage.
+ 452 viii. Ernest Moore Willson b. October 10, 1875.
453 ix. Hugh Willson, b. 1868, d. as infant.
204. Andrew Boland8 Willson, (Rev. Hugh Henry7, Hugh L.6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. 1826, d. 1868.
He married Sarah unknown, married 1855, b. 1833 in Ontario.
Children:
454 i. Egbert9 Willson, b. 1856 in Crown Hill, Vespra Township, Simcoe County, Ontario, d. April 7, 1868.
455 ii. Margaret Willson, b. 1860 in Vespra Township, Simcoe County, Ontario.
456 iii. Amelia Willson, b. 1863 in Vespra Township, Simcoe County, Ontario.
457 iv. Frank Willson, b. 1866 in Vespra Township, Simcoe County, Ontario. possible connect to a Hattie Mae Vanderveer d.Jun 20 1932 Geneva Ont. Report says Frank died in Billsboro.
209. Titus C.8 Willson, (Rev. Hugh Henry7, Hugh L.6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. 1837 in West Gwillimbury, Simcoe, Ontario. witness at marriage to Mary Then: George R. Hogaboom.
He married (1) Mary Then, married November 14, 1861 in Newmarket, York, Ontario, b. 1843 in Whitby, Ontariio, (daughter of George Then and Sarah Potter).
Children:
+ 458 i. Frank9 Willson b. 1863.
459 ii. Eva L. Willson, b. 1864.
+ 460 iii. Harry G. Willson b. March 23, 1867.
461 iv. Edward F. Willson, b. 1868 in Michigan, U.S.
462 v. William T. Willson, b. September 1869 in Michigan, U.S. He and his wife were living in North Branch, Lapeer Co. Michigan in 1910 (Conflict: there is another William Willson b. 1870 Michigan whose parents are from Canada who married a Mary Bowers ? B. in Michigan whose parents were from Bavaria. In the 1920 census the mother in law Dora Bowers ? 85 immigrated to US in 1839. She became a naturalized citizen in 1860.)
He married Eliza unknown, b. August 1875 in Ohio, U.S., (daughter of unknown unknown and unknown unknown). Eliza: her parents were born in England.
+ 463 vi. Katherine "Kattie" M. Willson b. July 1873.
464 vii. Donald R. Willson, b. 1877 in Michigan, U.S. The 1900 census in Michigan shows Donald living with his sister Katherine and her husband Dr. James Fergusson b. July 1868.He was a finishing foreman. In 1910 he is listed as a lodger in Pittsburgh PA. In 1920 Donald has married and they are living in Chicago and have Blanche’s niece living with them, Blanche Maher. Donald lists work as marble work like his father Titus.
He married Blanche unknown, b. 1883 in Michigan, U.S., (daughter of unknown unknown and unknown unknown). Blanche: her parents were born in Ohio.
He married (2) Hattie Biesinger, married December 29, 1887 in Port Huron, St. Clair County, Michigan, U.S., (daughter of Thomas Biesinger and unknown unknown). Hattie: married a Mr. Clark before marrying Titus C. Willson.
213. Hugh MacGregor8 Willson, (Dr. James Harvey7, Hugh L.6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. 1831, d. August 15, 1908 in Los Angeles, California, U.S.
He married Elizabeth Jane Wright, married June 10, 1851, b. March 24, 1834 in Brownstone, Sevier County, Arkansas, U.S., d. March 15, 1883. Elizabeth: (Elizabeth Refused to move out to California and divorced Hugh and married a rich landowner in the area, Samuel Coble. The children stayed with Elizabeth in Arkansas. Hugh was the son of James Harvey Willson’s 1st marriage. Elzora Friesen writes that she has records indicating Elizabeth J. Wright married Samuel Basil Millwee Sept 14 1854. (It was Samuel’s second marriage. He went on to have six marriages).
Children:
465 i. Minerva Jane9 Willson, b. January 17, 1854, d. January 15, 1943.
She married Silas Right Bowman, married February 14, 1877, b. August 19, 1851, d. November 8, 1934.
+ 466 ii. James Earl Willson b. February 22, 1855.
+ 467 iii. Thomas Benjamin Willson b. Oct. 24, 1856/1857.
214. Dr. James B.8 Willson, (Dr. James Harvey7, Hugh L.6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. April 15, 1840 in Wilcox, Alabama, U.S.
He married Nancy Ann Kelly, b. Oct. 25, 1844/1846 in Villa Rica, Carroll, Georgia, U.S., (daughter of John F. Kelly and Lucy Hembree) d. October 14, 1911 in Winchester, Drew, Arkansas, U.S. Nancy: living in Ben Lomond, Arkansas in 1870 census, as were her parents.
Children:
468 i. Victoria Melissa9 Willson, b. 1869 in Villa Rica, Carroll, Georgia, U.S.
469 ii. Pearl Permilia Willson, b. 1871 in Winchester, Drew, Arkansas.
470 iii. William James B. Willson, b. 1875 in Winchester, Drew, Arkansas, U.S.
217. John T.8 Willson, (Dr. James Harvey7, Hugh L.6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. 1864/1866 in Ben Lomand, Arkansas, U.S., d. September 17, 1944 in Los Angeles, California, U.S.
He married Mary Julie Henderson, married 1897, b. 1878. Mary: Eleanor McLawrence writes that her great grandmother, Mary Julie Henderson went across the street in Ben Lomand Arkansas to the Sutton Place to get married before her father could stop them. They then moved into a house of their own. JT as he was called moved out to California in 1916. He was in the silent movies as well as homesteading 80 acres of land in the California desert.
Children:
471 i. Charles Russell9 Willson, b. 1899 in Arkansas, U.S., d. 1966. never married.
472 ii. Gussie May Willson, b. July 28, 1900 in Arkansas, U.S., d. January 17, 1965. some doubt as to validity of marriage to William Porter Renfroe.
She married (1) William Porter Renfroe.
She married (2) Herman Slack.
+ 473 iii. Louis Willson.
+ 474 iv. James Hervey Willson b. Jan. 1/25, 1910.
225. James Harvey8 Willson, (Alfred7, Hugh L.6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. 1846/1847 in Cherry Creek, Innisfil, Ontario.
He married unknown unknown.
Children:
475 i. James9 Willson, b. before 1881.
238. Dr. Job8 Willson, (John David7, David6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. 1829/1830. moved to San Francisco where he became a noted and wealthy doctor. Both his little boy and girl died as small children.
He married Maria Graham, married November 21, 1858, b. March 20, 1834, (daughter of William Graham and Elizabeth Doan).
Children:
476 i. Mary9 Willson, b. December 22, 1854 in Sharon, East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario, d. January 21, 1862 in Sharon, East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario.
477 ii. William Graham Willson, b. July 21, 1864 in Sharon, East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario, d. October 12, 1865 in Sharon, East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario.
242. Absalom "Abb"8 Willson, (John David7, David6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. April 24, 1849, d. March 11, 1939. burial: Queensville Cemetery
occupation: farmer
He inherited David Willson’s farm and the Sharon Temple and was one of their last members.
He married Harriet Stokes, b. June 11, 1852, (daughter of John Thomas Stokes and Martha Roberts) d. August 18, 1935. Harriet: burial: Queensville Cemetery.
Children:
478 i. Emily9 Willson, b. 1874.
479 ii. Georgina Willson, b. 1878.
+ 480 iii. Frank Russell Willson b. Jul 29, 1876/1877.
243. Rebecca8 Willson, (Israel7, David6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. November 27, 1829 in East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario, d. 1889.
She married William Malloy.
Children:
481 i. William Garrett Willson9 Malloy, b. 1857 in East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario. occupation: baker
witnesses at marriage: William Mutch of Newmarket and Kate R. Smith of East Gwillimbury.
He married Ella Bulmer, married July 24, 1889 in East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario, b. 1865 in Township of Peel, Waterloo County, Ontario, (daughter of William Bulmer and Caroline Malloy).
245. Amos Hughes8 Willson, (Israel7, David6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. May 13, 1835, d. August 29, 1912. burial: Newmarket Cemetery
He was a tobacco peddler and owned 437 acres in the township.
He married Mary Ann Graham, married October 16, 1856, b. June 18, 1836, (daughter of William Graham and Elizabeth Doan) d. March 18, 1923 in North Himsworth Township, Ontario, Canada. Mary: burial: Newmarket Cemetery.
Children:
482 i. Robert Reid9 Willson, b. October 12, 1857, d. July 16, 1883. burial: July 19, 1883: Newmarket Cemetery
(Named after a nephew Robert Reid went down on a steamship “Central America†in 1857 in the Gulf of Mexico coming back from California.) (another record says he drowned Port Huron Michigan).
483 ii. William Willson, b. Sep 4, 1854/59, d. December 23, 1861. burial: Newmarket Cemetery.
247. David Lee8 Willson, (Israel7, David6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. 1848, d. December 31, 1886. witnesses at marriage: Martha Stokes & Amos Lundy
She was a teacher and he was a farmer inheriting Isreal Willson’s land which was Lot # 6 Concession #2 . He is also listed as a yeoman in Ontario birth registrations. In the 1871 census he is listed as a Quaker while she is a member of the Church of England. Later both would become Presbyterians.
cause of death: typhoid fever
burial: Newmarket Cemetery.
He married Eliza Jane Stokes, married October 20, 1869, b. 1849, (daughter of John Thomas Stokes and Martha Roberts). Eliza: burial: Newmarket Cemetery.
Children:
+ 484 i. Henry Lee9 Willson b. September 20, 1870.
485 ii. Eva Marion Willson, b. November 5, 1873, d. August 17, 1883.
+ 486 iii. Mary Millicent Willson b. July 18, 1875.
487 iv. Russell David Willson, b. November 20, 1877 in East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario, d. Nov. 17, 1913 or 60.
He married Beatrice Viola Nash, married October 24, 1906, b. May 15, 1887/8 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, (daughter of Edward Bruce Nash and Winona E. Caverly) d. August 9 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Beatrice: (It appears she was also married to a Charles Butterfield in Los Angeles California. In which case Russell’s death in 1913 appears most likely.)
488 v. Emma Jane Willson, b. April 14, 1882, d. March 28, 1883.
489 vi. Fredrick Stokes Willson, b. May 2, 1885 in Newmarket, York, Ontario, d. May 10, 1885. alternative birth date: February 5, 1886: Newmarket, York, Ontario
alternative death date: October 5, 1886
burial: Newmarket, York, Ontario.
251. Clinger8 Willson, (Hugh David7, David6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. 1823.
He married Angelina Harold, married February 15, 1847, b. 1828, (daughter of Samuel Harold and unknown unknown).
Children:
490 i. Satira9 Willson, b. 1847.
491 ii. Christine Willson, b. 1849.
492 iii. Clara Willson, b. 1851.
493 iv. Fanny Willson, b. 1853.
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From William Vance Wilson (1811-1880), you go to father John Wilson (b. 1779) father James Wilson (1756-1829/1830) father Richard Wilson (b. 1730) father Robert Wilson (b. 1692/1693) brother Hugh Wilson (1681-1737) son Hugh Willson (1719/1720-1775) son John Willson (1745-1792) son Hugh L. Willson (1768-1828) son Hiram Robinson Willson (1800-1876) son James Wellington Willson (1824-1917) son Marshall Henry Willson (1856-1946) daughter Audrey Fennell Willson (1903-1979) daughter Eileen Audrey Campbell (b. 1928) husband Donald Coulter Finlayson (1927-1993) father Donald Alexander Finlayson (1899-1955) sister Isabella MacLeman Finlayson (1906-1989) daughter Gladys Anne Colledge (b. 1930) daughter Linda Anne Virgin (b. 1950) son Ian David Roberts (b. November 9, 1987).
Most of my info on the Willsons comes from Dan Willson in British Columbia.
Could you maybe tell me how you are descended from James M. Wilson b. 1861, so I can add it to my tree., the tree I am copying below and that I'll email you. Thanks.
Ian David Roberts
Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
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Generation One
1. Andrew1 Porter.
He married unknown unknown.
Children:
+ 2 i. Barbara2 Porter.
Generation Two
2. Barbara2 Porter, (Andrew1).
She married John Willson, d. 1692 in Rashee, Northern Ireland. John: Willson Family Tree - Dan Willson
Family tradition says our family was Normans having followed William the Conqueror to England in 1068 and settled in the north in Northumberland. In 1690 several of our ancestors came to Ireland with William of Orange and for services rendered John Wilson received a grant of land in Rashee, County Antrim, Ireland.
While tradition states our family had settled in Northumberland to live on the border with Scotland for 622 turbulent years no doubt the family spread across either side of the border.
Another family tradition passed down from Ralph Finlay Willson, that a relative, Scotty Willson was General Wolfe’s flag bearer and fought on the Plains of Abraham outside Quebec City in 1759.
While I have been unable to contact Sheila Lough she writes that from her research of John Wilson and Barbara Porter she has traced two lines of the family to Australia, two lines to New Zealand, one in Mexico and many in Canada and the United States.
To understand the Willson/Wilson family migration you must understand that they were Presbyterians and religious and economic factors contributed greatly to their history.
Religious persecutions caused over 200,000 lowland Scots to move to Northern Ireland between 1608-1697.
The influx of these immigrants caused a hostile reaction with the native Catholic Irish so much so that Londonderry built a wall 25 feet high and 6 feet thick to keep the residents safe in 1618.
In 1632 King Charles I demanded Presbyterians join the Church of England. These dissenters were forced back to Scotland, America or face prison.
In 1639 the Black Oath required all Protestants to obey all Royal Commands including of course joining the Church of England or face severe penalty.
In 1641 the Catholic clergy declared all Protestants of the devil and in October of that year started a four month campaign to wipe them out.
The English Civil Wars (1642-1645, 1648-1649) created civil unrest and sectarian violence all over Great Britian.
In 1649 King Charles I was executed
In 1650 & 1651 Lord Protector Cromwell invaded Scotland after they tried to break free of England and defeated the Presbyterians.
In 1660 King Charles II was restored to the throne but the persecution continued.
In 1680 all Presbyterians lost all their properties to the Church of England and had their marriages invalidated, charged with fornication and their children declared illegitimate.
In 1685 King Charles II died and in his place King James II tried to impose Catholicism to the realm but was disposed and fled to France in 1688. He landed in Ireland in 1689 and persecution was fierce with all of Ireland yielding to the Catholic army save those who had fled into Londonderry. There was a siege of Londonderry that was dreadful but eventually it was broken.
In 1690 King William of Orange, King James II’s protestant son in law, landed in Ireland and defeated King James II at the Battle of the Boyne.
Persecution continued until 1704 in various forms ie. unable to hold public office but then add the 1720 crop failures, the 1741 famine and the Ulster linen industry collapse in 1772 and you can see the reasoning behind migration.
Notable Family Members to date are;
Jane Georgina Wilson’s husband Sir Almroth Edward Wright (daughter of Robert MacKay Wilson) Discovered and developed the Anti-Typhoid Innoculation, which saved millions of lives.
Walter Gordon Wilson (4/21/1874-6/30/1957) Inventor of the Tank, designed boats, aeroplanes, trains, buses and cars.
William Edward Wilson (1851-July 1908) Noted Astronomer, his grandson also was a noted astronomer Kenneth Essex Edgeworth (2/26/1880-10/10 1972)
Field Marshall Sir Henry Hugh Wilson (5/5/1864-6/22/1922) Head of the British Army at the end of World War One.
Joanna Caroline Willson (12/20/1858-11/30/1935) Her son H. Reginald MacMillian was the founder of MacMillian Bloedel Limited, one of the biggest lumber companies in Western Canada.
David Willson (6/7/1778-1/19/1866) Founder of the Children of Peace also established the first orchestra in Canada.
Louisa Willson born Nov 3 1831 Her granddaughter Mazo De La Roche ( 1879-1961) was a noted author and playwright. The author of the Jalna series of novels. One of her books was adapted to a broadway play starring Ethel Barrymore in 1938. Mazo never married.
Willson’s came to N. Ireland in 1690 with William of Orange on the promise of free land for putting down the Catholic rebellion according to Richard Titus Willson’s memoirs. Barbara’s Father was Andrew Porter.)(One report of another Wilson family said three Wilson brothers came from Scotland and fought for William of Orange at the Battle of the Boyne. Haven’t determined whether they are related or not yet but Richard Titus Willson said relatives came with William of Orange. Another report says John Wilson was a defender of Londonderry who later fought for William of Orange.
Miscellaneous Willson/Wilson Notes
John Wilson b. 1856 Ireland d. 1903 Dublin m. Mary Dobbyn b. abt. 1858 Ireland d. Oct 26 1934 Dublin
Son Herbert Stanley Wilson b. abt. 1880 Ireland (mention it because of the Dobbyn last name)
The 1864 marriage roll for York ON has a Phebe Willson 22 of Whitchurch d/o Joshua & Sarah Willson m. George Allen 27 s/o Alphonse & Susannah Allen. George Allen now residing in E. Gwillimbury witnesses Mordecai Lundy and Jane Watson of Whitchurch *don’t know if they are related or not.
The 1870 marriage roll for York On has a Mary Elizabeth Willson 21 of E. Gwillimbury d/o William Henry & Sarah Willson m. Benjamin then ? Pearson 31 Physican King Twp. s/o Nathaniel & Martha Pearson witnesses Jane Webster of Belewert & ? Gundy of Aurora Oct 27 1870 at Sharon
The 1871 Roll for York has a marriage between Thomas Armstrong 44 and Harriet Willson 21 d/o John Willson and Agnes Lundy of Whitchurch. Relation?
The history of East Gwillimbury records that Mary Wilson daughter of William H. Wilson married 1870 B.F. Pearson MD who practiced in Queensville. Most certainly a relative.
Ontario birth records has a James Varnell Willson b. Mar 28 1879 York Co. parents John R. Willson cigar maker and Bella McLean infm James H. Willson tailor Newmarket
The 1876 Ontario marriage records show a David Wilson 49 , b. Canada residing in Toronto, gentleman, s/o David & Susanna Wilson m. Sarah Isobel Halford 33 B. England residing in Toronto d/ o Richard & Sarah Halford wtn. Ida May Jones of Granby & James Ed Jones of Yorkville married Jan 12 1876 Yorkville.
Also in 1876 Ontario records a Charles Wilson 22 of Nelson Twp. B. E. Gwillimbury labourer s/o James & Jane Wilson ,m. Mary Boasley 17 East Gwillimbury d/o Alexander & Victoria Boasley Nov 24 1877 in Newmarket wtn. F.G. Lundy off Newmarket and Gideon Tucker of E. Gwillimbury.
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Children:
3 i. Janet3 Wilson, b. 1679 in Rashee, Antrim, Ireland.
+ 4 ii. Hugh Wilson b. 1681.
5 iii. Thomas Wilson, b. 1685. Dan Willson: (I can’t prove it yet but I believe Thomas is President Thomas Woodrow Wilson’s great great great grandfather. Their linage show Thomas Wilson m. Elizabeth b. in Londonderry Ireland 1690 and his father is John Wilson. Their son John Wilson b. 1717 Londonderry Co. Ire d. Jul 9 1773 Letterkenny Twp., Franklin Co. PA m. Nancy Brekenridge. Was it John Wilson and Barbara Porter’s son Thomas? A question perhaps answered in the future. Certainly the timeline is right and both were strong Presbyterians.)
* Note LDS site shows a Elizabeth Wilson Rashee Antrim Ireland m. John Gilmer 1823 Ballyeaston, Antrim Ireland. It shows a Margaret Wilson b. 1799 Rashee m. James Service 1820 Rashee Antrim Ireland. It shows a Robert Wilson b. 1835 Rashee Antrim Ire. m. 1860 Sarah Erskin b. 1839 Rashee Antrim Ireland. Came across a Hugh Gilmer Wilson Esq. born Rashee Co. Antrim Apr 11 1879 chr. Apr 11 1879 Ballyeaston First Presbyterian Church Co. Antrim. He played forward for the Irish National Rugby Team. He died Jan 13 1941. His parents were John Gilmer Wilson and Jane Wilson Arnott. They also had another son William Arnott Wilson b. Rashee Chr Jul 16 1876 and Chr Ballyeaston First Presbyterian Church. There is only two marriages I can find between a John Wilson and Jane Arnott in that timeframe. One May 30 1699 All Saints, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle England or July 19 1879 Falkirk, Stirling Scotland. I can’t find where they all go yet.
6 iv. Susan Wilson, b. 1687 in Rashee, Antrim, Ireland.
7 v. James Wilson, b. 1689.
+ 8 vi. Robert Wilson b. 1692/1693.
+ 9 vii. Francis Wilson.
Generation Three
4. Hugh3 Wilson, (Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. 1681 in Rashee, County Antrim, Ireland, d. June 1737 in Rashee County Antrim, Ireland. occupation: linen merchant
no children from second marriage.
He married (1) Jane Ramsay, d. 1737.
Children:
10 i. Barbara4 Willson, b. 1711 in Rashee, County Antrim, Ireland.
She married Robert Douglas, married in Ellingham, Northumberland, England, U.K.
+ 11 ii. William Willson b. 1713.
12 iii. John Willson, b. 1715 in Derry, Londonderry, Ireland. had some children.
He married M. Guinnill.
13 iv. Jane Willson, b. 1717/1725 in Rashee, County Antrim, Ireland.
She married P. Ramsay.
+ 14 v. Hugh Willson b. 1719/1720.
15 vi. Susan Willson, b. 1721 in Rashee, County Antrim, Ireland.
He married (2) Jane White.
8. Robert3 Wilson, (Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. 1692/1693 in Rashee, Ireland, d. in Scotland.
He married Jane Ramsay.
Children:
+ 16 i. William4 Wilson b. March 8, 1708.
17 ii. John Wilson.
18 iii. Hugh Wilson.
+ 19 iv. Richard Wilson b. 1730.
9. Francis3 Wilson, (Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. in Rashee, County Antrim, Ireland.
He married Jane Taggart.
Children:
20 i. Margaret4 Wilson, b. 1707 in Rashee, Antrim, Ireland.
21 ii. John Wilson, b. 1709 in Rashee, County Antrim, Ireland.
22 iii. Susanna Wilson, b. 1711 in Rashee, Antrim, Ireland.
23 iv. Nathaniel Wilson, b. 1713 in Rashee, County Antrim, Ireland.
24 v. Francis Wilson, Jr., b. 1715 in Rashee, County Antrim, Ireland.
25 vi. Jane Wilson, b. 1717 in Rashee, Antrim, Ireland.
She married David Ramsay, married in Tynemouth, Northumberland, England, U.K.
Generation Four
11. William4 Willson, (Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. 1713 in Rashee, County Antrim, Ireland, d. 1769 in Rashee, County Antrim, Ireland.
He married Elizabeth Dobbin, b. 1717 in Carrickfergus, County Antrim, Ireland.
Children:
26 i. Elizabeth5 Willson, b. 1745 in Rashee, County Antrim, Ireland.
27 ii. William Dobbin Willson, b. 1747/1753 in Rashee, Antrim, Ireland.
28 iii. female Willson, b. 1749 in Rashee, County Antrim, Ireland.
29 iv. female Willson, b. 1751 in Rashee, County Antrim, Ireland.
+ 30 v. Hugh Willson.
31 vi. James Dobbin Willson, b. 1753 in Asp Mill, Antrim, Ireland.
14. Hugh4 Willson, (Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. 1719/1720 in Rashee, Ireland, d. 1775 in County Antrim, Ireland. a linen merchant in Carrickfergus N. Ireland
It is said that he was a non-conformist and suffered the consequences of his championship of the poor and the falsely accused. He and his son John campaigned against the injustices of the administrations of their day.
He married unknown unknown.
Children:
+ 32 i. John5 Willson b. 1745.
+ 33 ii. Hugh Willson b. 1744-1749.
16. William4 Wilson, (Robert3, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. March 8, 1708 in County Antrim, Ireland, d. December 20, 1769 in Whitehouse, Kent County, Delaware. Came to America in 1737. Settled in a tract of land known as Whitehouse at Magnolia, Kent Co. Delaware. The Homesite of the Wilson’s was Woodley Town road, dividing the north and the south Murderkill Hundreds and on the northern part of the tract near Magnolia, Delaware on the road the two Murderkills once stood the village of Woodley Town. It really was a crossroads village one and a half miles from either Whitehouse or Magnolia as it was later called (1883 Sharf’s History speaks of the principal owner as Mrs. Sarah Wilson). The old Wilson bible was printed in Edinburgh Scotland and brought to America by William Wilson. Probably sincere Presbyterians. Several of the grandchildren were devout Methodists. He liked to call himself, “ The Founders’ of our Wilson Family in America. From the family bible there is evidence of siblings; Col James Wilson departed this life Aug 27 1744 and M died Apr 4 1747. Another entry reads he died born on a Thursday and died on a Wednesday. According to Ron Wilson “M†stood for Mathew. William had two brothers one who moved to Kentucky another who went back to Europe to become an ordained minister but perished at sea.
He married Ann Neil, married August 24, 1736 in Londonderry, Northern Ireland, b. 1718 in Ireland.
Children:
+ 34 i. James5 Wilson b. June 18, 1737.
+ 35 ii. Hugh Wilson b. February 1739.
36 iii. Deborah Wilson, b. March 14, 1741 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S., d. after 1800.
37 iv. John Wilson, b. June 14, 1743 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S., d. January 12, 1764 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S.
38 v. William Wilson, b. November 29, 1744 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S., d. after 1819.
39 vi. Mary Wilson, b. October 24, 1746 in Murderkill Hundred, Kent County, Delaware, U.S., d. June 18, 1788.
40 vii. Ann Wilson, b. March 11, 1749 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S., d. November 5, 1789.
She married (1) Thomas Porter, married 1768 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S., b. 1747 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S.
She married (2) William Hineman, married 1782 in Kent County, Delaware U.S.
41 viii. Margaret Wilson, b. January 4, 1751 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S., d. October 25, 1754.
+ 42 ix. Ebenezer Wilson b. March 20, 1753.
43 x. Charles Neill Wilson, b. March 19, 1759 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S., d. May 8, 1778. May have been born June 14 1759 and died May 18 1778. There are two different records.
19. Richard4 Wilson, (Robert3, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. 1730 in Scotland, U.K., d. in Wilds, King & Queen or Amherst County, Virginia, U.S. Through the Ross relations they obtained grants for lands in the wilds of Virginia. He may also have been the father of Robert and Archibald Wilson of Orange Co. Virginia as well.
He married Janet Agnes Ross, married 1752, b. 1726 in Wilds, King & Queen, Virginia, U.S.
Children:
+ 44 i. James5 Wilson b. 1756.
45 ii. Elizabeth Wilson, b. 1758 in Wilds, King and Queen County, Virginia, U.S.
She married Joseph Scott, b. in Fluvanna County, Virginia, U.S.
46 iii. Nellie Wilson, b. 1760 in Wilds, King and Queen County, Virginia, U.S.
She married James M. Farrow.
47 iv. Hugh Wilson, b. in King and Queen County, Virginia, U.S., d. March 5, 1776 in near Harrodsburg Virginia or Kentucky, U.S. scalped by Indians, an unmarried man by one report by another he was the eighth head of a family scalped in a month in that area.
Generation Five
30. Hugh5 Willson, (William4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) d. December 27, 1822. Hugh made a fortune in shipbuilding. Three of four of his grandsons built mansions in Ireland while the oldest continued living in Daramona House. George built Dunardagh, Robert built Coolcarrigan and James built Currygrane.
He married Jane Craig, married January 19, 1773 in Rashee, County Antrim, Ireland.
Children:
+ 48 i. William6 Wilson b. July 10, 1787.
32. John5 Willson, (Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. 1745, d. 1792. other death dates given: 1788, 1794, 1795
He fled Ireland ahead of the authorities as he was outspoken against injustices and rigged trials leaving his pregnant wife in his parent’s care. The newspapers carried account of their flight. (Carolyn Mann doesn’t specify in her research who they where.) The fact that Hugh L. Willson was born in County Down while the family had been living in Carrickfergus County Antrim leads me to think that John’s wife was living on her brother in law’s farm at the time of Hugh L Willson’s birth. He met and married Catherine in New York and they had a rented farm twelve miles east of Poughkeepsie near the Connecticut border. Carolyn Mann found in ancient documents from Poughkeepsie that John had little sympathy for the “rebelsâ€, and that before and after the actual declaration of war, he had been arrested several times, bound over to keep the peace, fined and even served a term of imprisonment for defending sometimes with his fists, his right to reject the excesses of the most militant of the colonists. The 1790 census of Dutchess County shows him alive.
He married (1) unknown unknown.
Children:
+ 49 i. Hugh L.6 Willson b. December 1768.
He married (2) Catherine B. Kuhn, b. February 10, 1754 in Scotland, U.K., d. February 10, 1840 in Sharon, York, Ontario. Catherine: After the death of her first husband Catherine later remarried (an unrelated) Squire John Willson of Thornhill Ont. Squire John Willson moved to Thornhill from New Jersey b. 1739.
Children:
+ 50 ii. David Willson b. June 7, 1778.
+ 51 iii. Capt. John I. or J. Willson, Jr. b. August 15, 1781.
+ 52 iv. Ann Willson b. 1786.
+ 53 v. Mary Willson b. 1792.
33. Hugh5 Willson, (Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. 1744-1749 in Carrickfergus, Ireland. Presbyterian seminary student in late stage of study before the Seven Year War (1756-1763) reduced his father and Hugh had to quit his studies. He came to America in 1775 bringing his younger brother’s seven year old son with him to meet his father for the first time.
He married Lady Sarah Savage, married 1768 in County Down, Ireland.
Children:
+ 54 i. Mary6 Willson b. January 25, 1768.
+ 55 ii. William W. Willson b. 1771.
+ 56 iii. Elizabeth Willson b. 1811.
34. James5 Wilson, (William4, Robert3, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. June 18, 1737 in at sea, on ship, while coming to America.
He married Elizabeth White, married May 30, 1782 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S., b. November 3, 1737 in Kent County, Delaware.
Children:
+ 57 i. William Neill6 Wilson b. May 3, 1783.
58 ii. Elizabeth Wilson, b. July 24, 1785 in Murderkill Hundred, Delaware, U.S.
35. Hugh5 Wilson, (William4, Robert3, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. February 1739 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S., d. April 6, 1766 in Murderkill Hundred, Kent County, Delaware, U.S.
He married unknown unknown, married 1764, b. 1740 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S.
Children:
+ 59 i. William6 Wilson b. 1765.
42. Ebenezer5 Wilson, (William4, Robert3, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. March 20, 1753 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S., d. October 1818.
He married (1) unknown unknown, married 1775 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S., b. 1755 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S.
Children:
60 i. unknown6 Wilson, b. 1779 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S.
She married Thomas George, married 1799 in Delaware, U.S., b. 1775.
He married (2) Ann Sullivan, married June 1, 1811 in Delaware, U.S., b. 1760 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S.
44. James5 Wilson, (Richard4, Robert3, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. 1756 in Wilds, King and Queen County, Virginia, U.S., d. May 1829/1830 in Fluvanna County, Virginia, U.S.
He married Anna Kidd, married February 25, 1779, b. 1759, (daughter of Jesse Kidd and Nancy Chandler) d. 1821 in King and Queen County, Virginia, U.S. Anna: daughter of Jesse Kidd and Nancy Chandler, another Jacobite sufferer from the Scottish wars says one report though the LDS shows Jesse born in Fluvanna and Nancy born in Albemarle Virginia.
Children:
+ 61 i. John6 Wilson b. Jan 26, 1779.
62 ii. Frances/Francis Wilson, b. 1780 in Fluvanna, Virginia, U.S.
63 iii. Rachel Wilson, b. June 11, 1783 in Fluvanna, Virginia, U.S., d. 1847 in Fluvanna County, Virginia, U.S. burial: Antioch Curch: Fluvanna County, Virginia, U.S.
She married William Sadler, b. 1780 in Albemarie County, Virginia, U.S., (son of John Sadler and Susanna Adkins) d. 1863 in Fluvanna County, Virginia, U.S. William: burial: Antioch Church: Fluvanna County, Virginia, U.S.
64 iv. Johanna/Johannah Wilson, b. February 1786 in Fluvanna, Virginia, U.S.
65 v. Rebecca Wilson, b. October 10, 1788 in Fluvanna, Virginia, U.S.
66 vi. Milly Wilson, b. 1790 in Fluvanna, Virginia, U.S.
+ 67 vii. Barnett Wilson b. November 30, 1793.
68 viii. Hugh Wilson, b. 1796 in Fluvanna, Virginia, U.S.
69 ix. Walker Wilson, b. June 21, 1801 in Fluvanna, Virginia, U.S. records show he moved west while young.
70 x. Elizabeth Wilson, b. 1804 in Fluvanna, Virginia, U.S.
71 xi. James Wilson, b. 1806 in Fluvanna, Virginia, U.S.
Generation Six
48. William6 Wilson, (Hugh5 Willson, William4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. July 10, 1787 in Daramona Street, County Westmeath, Ireland. He was a businessman in Belfast.
He married Rebecca Dupre MacKay, married October 23, 1815, b. 1795/1801 in Elagh, County Antrim, Ireland, (daughter of John MacKay and Margaret Orr) d. November 2, 1846.
Children:
72 i. Jane7 Wilson, b. May 27, 1817 in Daramona, Westmeath, Ireland.
+ 73 ii. John Wilson b. June 19, 1826.
+ 74 iii. Robert McKay Wilson b. March 21, 1829.
+ 75 iv. George Orr Wilson b. December 25, 1830.
76 v. Maj. Cecil William Wright Wilson. won the DSO in the Boer War.
+ 77 vi. James Wilson b. July 11, 1832.
78 vii. Sarah Georgina Wilson, christened January 28, 1838 in St. Annes - Belfast, Antrim, Ireland.
49. Hugh L.6 Willson, (John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. December 1768 in County Down, Ireland, d. January 3, 1828 in East Gwillimbury, Ontario. came to America in 1775 with his uncle Hugh and Aunt Sarah
Hugh took over the rented farm when his father died but in 1798 the family moved to New York where Hugh L. and relatives bought shares in the sloop, “The Farmer†which sailed from New York to the West Indies. They did well in this venture but the hazards of storms and pirates made Mary and her sister, Phebe who was married to David Hugh’s half brother, entreat their husbands to give up the sea and it’s dangers. In 1800 Hugh moved to Upper Canada working on Mr Ferris’s farm outside of Kingston for two summers and taught school in the winter. In 1803 they moved to Wolfe Island and were there until 1810 when they moved to East Gwillimbury, leasing a farm across the road from Sharon Temple. In 1815 Hugh moved to York, now called Toronto and bought a farm on the east side of Yonge Street opposite Montgomery’s Tavern. He did this no doubt to be closer to his stepmother who had remarried an unrelated Squire John Willson of Thornhill. They later moved back to East Gwillimbury where Hugh and Mary died and were buried in Sharon Cemetery.
He married Mary Titus, b. June 5, 1769 in Nine Partners, Dutchess, New York, (daughter of Austin Titus and Waite unknown) d. June 3, 1857 in Sharon, East Gwillimbury, Ontario. Mary: burial: June 5, 1857: Children of Peace Cemetery
Titus family tree goes back to late 1400’s in England. She was the daughter of Austin Titus and Waite Giddley, a Dutch woman according to Richard Titus Willson. The LDS site claims her mother was Waite Hall being English. Titus was a blacksmith, a Quaker preacher and was one of the largest landowners in the area. Both Mary and her sister Phoebe, who married Hugh L.’s half brother were apparently cut off from the rest of the Titus family for marrying Presbyterians.
Children:
+ 79 i. John Hugh7 Willson b. July 10, 1791.
+ 80 ii. Richard "Titus" Willson, Esq. b. April 5, 1793.
+ 81 iii. Mary "Molly" Willson b. March 26, 1795.
+ 82 iv. Catherine Willson b. Oct 22, 1795/1796.
83 v. Louisa Willson, b. 1797. She and her husband were never members of The Children of Peace.
She married Elias Jones.
84 vi. Augustine Willson, b. May 4, 1798, d. as infant. burial: Wolfe Island (near Kingston), Ontario.
+ 85 vii. Hiram Robinson Willson b. January 1800.
+ 86 viii. Rev. Hugh Henry Willson b. May 17, 1803.
+ 87 ix. Dr. James Harvey Willson b. January 5, 1805.
88 x. David Willson, b. August 18, 1807, d. October 13, 1807.
+ 89 xi. Alfred Willson b. March 3, 1809.
+ 90 xii. Waite Water Willson b. August 15, 1811.
50. David6 Willson, (John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. June 7, 1778 in near Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York, U.S., d. January 19, 1866. burial: Children of Peace Cemetery
Founder of the Children of Peace of Sharon Ont. The village of Sharon or Hope never exceeded 300 souls but was a showcase of industry and prosperity. They set a price for goods and services based on moral grounds and their needs not for highest market value making their goods and services highly desirable, ironically making them very prosperous. The Temple of Sharon still stands and is run by the York Historical Society. He established the first orchestra in Canada and their band was invited to Philadelphia in 1876 to celebrate the United States centennial. Other notable things were the first organ in Canada and the first homeless shelter. In moving to Canada a violent storm came up while crossing Lake Ontario. David lashed his sons, Israel and John David to his wife’s spinning wheel, which David managed to drag ashore. (It is noted that David became an orphan at 14 years of age.)
The Willson Family was quite close up until the rebellion of 1837. While all were disenchanted with the “Family Compactâ€, the autocratic group that ruled the province, the family was in serious disagreement on how to deal with the issue. David and his sons and his nephew John Hugh Willson sided with the rebels while the rest of the family looked for justice from the crown. From then on the family slowly scattered to all corners of the continent.
He married Pheobe Titus, married 1796, b. October 18, 1777 in Beekman Township, Dutchess County, New York, U.S., (daughter of Austin Titus and Waite unknown) d. June 11, 1866.
Children:
+ 91 i. John David7 Willson, Esq. b. August 28, 1797.
+ 92 ii. Israel Willson b. December 5, 1799.
+ 93 iii. Hugh David Willson b. August 22, 1802.
+ 94 iv. Sarah Willson b. April 5, 1804.
+ 95 v. Mary Willson b. October 24, 1814.
51. Capt. John I. or J.6 Willson, Jr., (John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. August 15, 1781 in Pleasant Valley, Dutchess County, New York, d. February 16, 1859 in Sugar Grove, Warren County, Pennsylvania. Both John and Mary were buried in the villiage of Sugar Grove Cemetary. Mary’s brother James Elliott was the first person buried in that cemetery about 1820. (He first went to sea at age 15 with relatives on, “The Farmer†and was later pressed into service by the British and served three years. Rising from cabin boy he rose to command the brig, “Franklin†sailing from NY to the Bermudas of which he also became a part owner. (The brig “Franklin†was captured by Morocco in 1802 were eight Americans were captured. No evidence that he was on board that ship then.) After the enactment of embargo on commerce by President Jefferson he left the sea and moved to Sharon Ont. where his older brothers lived. He taught school and had a small farm. In 1818 he moved to Sugar Grove PA to a small farm he had purchased. In 1821 he opened a hotel there which was the most popular hotel in the region for many years. In 1825 he bought an interest in the schooner, “Milan†in Buffalo as was her master. After the steamer, “Chautauqua†was built on Chautauqua Lake he was her captain for two seasons. He then bought an interest in the schooner, “Nucleusâ€, on Lake Erie and he was master. I 1836 he disposed of the, “Nucleus†and returned home to Sugar Grove.
He married Mary Ann Elliott, married 1807 in New York City, New York, U.S., b. August 29, 1789 in New York City, New York, U.S., (daughter of unknown Elliott and unknown unknown) d. June 19, 1854 in Sugar Grove, Warren County, Pennsylvania, U.S. Mary: burial: Sugar Grove Cemetery: Sugar Grove, Warren County, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Children:
96 i. Martha Clinger7 Willson, b. in Chautaqua County, New York, d. 1869. never married.
97 ii. Elisa Willson, b. in Sugar Grove, Warren County, Pennsylvania, U.S., d. in Winona, Minnesota, U.S. never married.
98 iii. Catherine Elliott Willson, b. November 3, 1809 in Sugar Grove, Warren County, Pennsylvania, U.S., d. in Aurora, York, Ontario, Canada. married Charles Doan, who was the husband of her cousin Mary Willson who died in childbirth.
She married Charles Doan, b. November 6, 1808 in Sharon, Ontario, (son of John Doan and Elizabeth Stockdale) d. June 18, 1895 in Aurora, Ontario.
+ 99 iv. Mark Willson b. 1815.
52. Ann6 Willson, (John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. 1786 in Dutchess County, New York, d. December 24, 1824 in Sharon, East Gwillimbury, Ontario.
She married Robert C. Briggs.
Children:
100 i. Catharine7 Briggs, b. March 6, 1811 in Ontario.
101 ii. Jonathan Briggs, b. 1816 in Sharon, Ontario.
102 iii. Caleb Briggs, b. September 5, 1818 in Sharon, Ontario.
103 iv. Susan Briggs, b. August 30, 1823 in Sharon, Ontario.
53. Mary6 Willson, (John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. 1792 in Dutchess County, New York, d. June 22, 1858 in Sharon, Ontario, Canada.
She married William Dunham.
Children:
104 i. Benjamin7 Dunham, b. August 22, 1807 in Sharon, Ontario.
54. Mary6 Willson, (Hugh5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. January 25, 1768 in Carrickfergus, County Antrim, Ireland, d. August 15, 1833 in Sharon, East Gwillimbury, Ontario.
She married William Reid, b. February 17, 1765 in Banffshire, Scotland, U.K., d. May 25, 1855. William: a man of extraordinary intellect of Banffshire Scotland.
Children:
105 i. Sarah7 Reid.
106 ii. Pamela Rebecca Reid, b. October 31, 1789.
She married Joseph Terry.
+ 107 iii. Alexander Reid b. September 8, 1791.
108 iv. Martha Reid, b. December 18, 1794, d. December 24, 1843.
+ 109 v. John Reid b. July 25, 1798.
110 vi. Ann Reid, b. 1803, d. October 29, 1833.
111 vii. William Reid, b. 1806, d. February 1, 1860.
He married Mary Hill.
112 viii. Elizabeth Reid, b. 1808, d. 1893.
She married Abraham Doane.
113 ix. Willson Reid, b. 1810, d. June 19, 1885.
He married Hannah Gray.
55. William W.6 Willson, (Hugh5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. 1771.
He married Hannah Vernon, married before 1800, d. May 5, 1820.
Children:
114 i. Hugh W.7 Willson, b. 1798 in New York State, U.S.
He married Esther Lundy, married November 28, 1879 in Sharon, Ontario, b. Feb. 2/12, 1811 in East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario, (daughter of Israel Lundy and Rachel Hughes) d. September 24, 1881 in Sharon, York, Ontario. Esther: She was also married to a Jonathan Doane abt. 1830.
burial: Sharon Cemetery: Sharon, York, Ontario.
+ 115 ii. John Varnell/Vernon Willson b. Feb. 7/10, 1800.
+ 116 iii. Phebe H. Willson b. 1805.
+ 117 iv. William Henry Willson b. December 3, 1803.
56. Elizabeth6 Willson, (Hugh5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. 1811.
She married John Morris, married November 4, 1832 in Meeting House of the Children of Peace. John: John was a tinsmith and they were members of the Children of Peace until after 1871.
Children:
118 i. Harriet7 Morris, b. 1837, d. July 2, 1837 in Sharon, York, Ontario.
119 ii. Hugh D. Morris, d. August 24, 1839 in Sharon, York, Ontario.
57. William Neill6 Wilson, (James5, William4, Robert3, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. May 3, 1783 in Murderkill Hundred, Kent County, Delaware, U.S., d. October 18, 1860 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S.
He married Ruth Carden, married April 6, 1809 in Delaware, U.S., b. January 9 in Mispillion Hundred, Delaware, U.S.
Children:
120 i. Sally/Sarah Ann7 Wilson, b. Jan 22 1809/1810 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S., d. December 13, 1871 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S. burial: Barrett chapel cemetery.
She married Thomas Coursey, married January 16, 1832 in Delaware, U.S., b. January 22, 1806 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S.
121 ii. Elizabeth White Wilson, b. June 10, 1812 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S., d. April 22, 1876 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S. burial: Barrett's Chapel Cemetery.
She married McIlroy McIlvaine, married December 14, 1837 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S., b. 1814 in Sussex, Delaware.
+ 122 iii. John Carden Wilson b. July 21, 1817.
123 iv. James Henry Wilson, b. May 20, 1825 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S., d. July 15, 1825 in Delaware, U.S.
124 v. William Neill Wilson, b. April 17, 1828 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S., d. July 10, 1853 in Dover, Kent County, Delaware, U.S.
59. William6 Wilson, (Hugh5, William4, Robert3, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. 1765 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S., d. July 1828 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S. William didn’t have much education but could read and write and saw to it that his children mastered the rudiments of learning. He was a sincere Christian and member of the Methodist church. He instilled in his children a devout reverence for religion. Family accounts describe his house as a small story and a half log cabin with four small windows. Downstairs was one room and upstairs a low ceiling sleeping loft. His farm was small a poor quality. William spent a great deal of time gathering oysters and other seafoods for his family and for sale. His children remember him saying that there were three Billy Wilson’s in the neighbourhood. “Big Billy†(probably his uncle William), “Rich Billy†(his cousin William Neill Wilson) and “Poor Billyâ€, himself.
He married Sarah George, married 1788 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S., b. 1767 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S.
Children:
+ 125 i. Ann Neill7 Wilson b. 1790.
+ 126 ii. Hugh Wilson b. April 10, 1799.
127 iii. Sarah Wilson, b. 1804 in Murderkill Hundred, Kent County, Delaware, U.S., d. in Fayette, Indiana, U.S.
She married John George, married December 27, 1820 in Kent, England, U.K., b. April 20, 1804 in Wesleyan, Sevenoaks, Kent, England, U.K., (son of unknown George and unknown unknown).
+ 128 iv. Ebenezer Wilson b. December 5, 1805.
61. John6 Wilson, (James5, Richard4, Robert3, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. Jan 26, 1779 in Fluvanna, Virginia, U.S.
He married Mary Worthen.
Children:
+ 129 i. William Vance7 Wilson b. 1811.
67. Barnett6 Wilson, (James5, Richard4, Robert3, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. November 30, 1793 in Fluvanna, Virginia, U.S.
He married Virginia Elizabeth Polly Parish, married 1813 in Goochland.
Children:
130 i. Elizabeth7 Wilson.
She married Peter Johnson.
131 ii. Hugh Wilson, b. 1821 in Goochland, Virginia, U.S., d. 1857.
132 iii. Benjamin Franklin Wilson, b. April 17, 1823 in Goochland, Virginia, U.S., d. April 21, 1904.
He married Mary Wright Williams, married March 16, 1848.
+ 133 iv. John T./S. Wilson b. 1825.
134 v. Martha J. Wilson, b. 1827.
She married William James Richardson.
135 vi. Adamiram Judson Wilson, b. 1829 in Goochland, Virginia, U.S., d. 1864 in the Civil War.
He married Emma Mallory.
136 vii. Lucy M. Wilson, b. 1831, d. 1887.
She married William Nichols, b. in Louisa County, Virginia, U.S.
Generation Seven
73. John7 Wilson, (William6, Hugh5 Willson, William4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. June 19, 1826 in Daramona Street, County Westmeath, Ireland. (only had one son. Published a book in 1885, “ Thoughts on Science, Theology and Ethicsâ€) He was High Sheriff for both Westmeath and Lonford at different times.
He married Frances unknown.
Children:
+ 137 i. William Edward8 Wilson b. 1851.
74. Robert McKay7 Wilson, (William6, Hugh5 Willson, William4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. March 21, 1829 in Coolcarrigan, Kildare, Ireland, christened April 10, 1829 in St. Annes, Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland. Coolcarrigan House is a noted Georgian house built by Robert MacKay Wilson in the 1830’s and is still lived in by the now 6th generation. It is noted for it’s gardens and arboretum which has the best and most unusual collections of trees and shrubs in Ireland. Robert also built a wonderful stone chapel on the 1200 acre estate. Queen’s University of Belfast still has a medical scholarship in his name. Robert served as Justice of the Peace and High Sheriff in 1887 of Kildare.
He married Elizabeth Jackson Suffern, married May 25, 1858 in Coolcarrigan, Kildare, Ireland or Belfast, Northern Ireland, b. in Belfast, Northern Ireland, (daughter of Murray Suffern and unknown unknown) d. April 20, 1919.
Children:
138 i. Jane Georgina8 Wilson, christened December 6, 1860 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, d. March 4, 1926.
She married Sir Almroth Edward Wright, married January 8, 1889, b. August 10, 1861 in Middleton Tyas, Yorkshire, England, U.K., (son of Rev. Charles Wright and unknown unknown) d. April 30, 1947 in Farnham Common - Buckinghamshire, England, U.K. Sir: He was a British bacteriologist & immunologist best known for the advancement of vaccinations and anti typhoid immunization. He was knighted in 1906 for his work which resulted in the saving of countless lives. Almroth’s father was Rev. Charles Wright, an Irish Evangelical Protestant and graduate of Trinity College Dublin.
139 ii. Robert Wilson, b. 1864, d. December 18, 1887. He died shortly after getting his LLB. (bachelor of law degree).
140 iii. Rebecca Dupre Wilson, b. July 28, 1865 in Cromac, County Antrim, Ireland.
141 iv. Thomas Hughes Murray Wilson, b. July 6, 1870 in Belfast No. 6, County Antrim, Ireland, d. 1884. died at age 14.
75. George Orr7 Wilson, (William6, Hugh5 Willson, William4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. December 25, 1830 in Dunardagh, Dublin, Ireland, d. August 13, 1902. George was High Sheriff of Dublin in 1884. Colonel Shaw was very wealthy landowner and held the estate in Ireland called Friarstown, Co. Dublin. Irish history notes the murder of his agent John Kinlan by the Kearneys and their public execution. Ponsonby Shaw also became a banker and founder of the Royal Bank of Ireland.
possibly another child, according to Dan Willson: There is a Fredrick Arthur Wilson b. Nov 6 1878 Blackrock, Dublin Ireland whose parents are William Wilson and Anne Jane Shaw. That seems to much of a coincidence but I haven’t resolved that question. Refer to LDS site.
He married Annie Shaw, married March 24, 1863, (daughter of Colonel Ponsonby Shaw and Frances Darley). Annie: father was a member of the Indian Army.
Children:
142 i. Hugh Ponsonby8 Wilson, b. February 6, 1864 in Kingtown District, Dublin, Ireland.
143 ii. William Percival Wilson, b. February 17, 1866 in Blackrock, Dublin, Ireland.
144 iii. female Wilson, b. December 8, 1866 in Blackrock, Dublin, Ireland.
145 iv. Helen Dupre Wilson, b. March 22, 1868 in Blackrock, Dublin, Ireland, d. November 22, 1926.
She married Charles Andrew Rouse-Boughton-Knight, married April 30, 1902.
146 v. Annie Evelyn Wilson, b. June 22, 1869 in Blackrock, Dublin, Ireland, d. Mar 8 or Aug 3, 1962 in DunLaoghaire, Ireland.
She married Brig. Gen. A.J. Chapman. Brig.: full title: Brig. Gen. A.J. Chapman, C.B., G.C.B.E., Royal Dublin Fusiliers.
147 vi. George Ernest Wilson, b. June 15, 1870 in Blackrock, Dublin, Ireland.
148 vii. Herbert Stanley Wilson, b. March 26, 1873 in Dublin, Ireland.
+ 149 viii. Maj. Walter Gordon Wilson b. April 21, 1874.
150 ix. Fredrick Dunbar Wilson, b. August 21, 1876 in Dublin, Ireland.
77. James7 Wilson, (William6, Hugh5 Willson, William4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. July 11, 1832 in Currygrane, Longford, Ireland. He used part of his share of the money his father had made and bought the estate in Currygrane. In 1870 he had 1158 acres in Currygrane. James was the Justice of the Peace and High sheriff of Longford County. He had four sons and three daughters.
He married Constance unknown, married October 2, 1861 in Currygrane, Longford, Ireland.
Children:
151 i. James Mackay8 Wilson.
He married Amy Alice Goldie-Taubman, married September 27, 1894 in Bradden, Isle of Man, (daughter of John Senhouse Goldie-Taubman and Amelia Donald Ankerville Ross) christened June 14, 1867 in Saint George, Douglas, Isle of Man.
152 ii. Field Marshall Sir Henry Hughes Wilson, b. May 5, 1864 in Currygrane, Longford, Ireland, d. June 22, 1922. full title: Field Marshall Sir Henry Hughes Wilson, Bart. GCB., D.S.O., M.P
he was the Chief of the British Imperial General Staff Feb 1918. He was assassinated by the IRA while serving as a Member of Parliament for the constituency of North Down, in Ulster Ireland. Had no children.
He married Cecile Wray, married October 3, 1891, b. in County Donegal, Ireland.
153 iii. male Wilson.
154 iv. male Wilson.
155 v. daughter Wilson.
156 vi. daughter Wilson.
157 vii. daughter Wilson.
79. John Hugh7 Willson, (Hugh L.6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. July 10, 1791 in New York, d. December 29, 1863. burial: Children of Peace Cemetery
He and his wife were members of the Children of Peace for only a short time. John and Richard worked in many enterprises together but had their differences over the 1837 Rebellion, which John sympathized. He was an officer in the Militia and fought at the battle of Queenston Heights, and won a medal for bravery there.
He married Rebecca Burr, married 1821 in York, Ontario, b. August 3, 1802 in Catawissa, Pennsylvania, U.S., d. March 5, 1874 in East Gwillimbury, Ontario. Rebecca: baptized a Quaker
burial: Children of Peace Cemetery.
Children:
158 i. William8 Willson, b. September 23, 1821, d. September 27, 1850.
159 ii. Ann Willson, b. 1825 in East Gwillimbury, Ontario, d. Nov 19, 1868/1896 in York County, Ontario.
She married James Peregrine, married October 9, 1844 in East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario.
+ 160 iii. Jane Willson b. 1823/1825.
161 iv. Mary Willson, b. 1831/1832 in East Gwillimbury, Ontario.
She married William Brothers, married December 26, 1852 in Newmarket, York, Ontario.
+ 162 v. Charlotte Willson b. October 13, 1839.
+ 163 vi. Rowland Willson b. Feb/May 2, 1829.
164 vii. Rodney Willson, b. August 10, 1833 in East Gwillimbury, Ontario, d. July 25, 1904. He and his wife listed themselves as Methodists in 1881 and himself as a salesman. With the exception of living 12 years (1870-1882) at concession #5 N. Gwillimbury he lived at the old homestead Lots # 13 & 14 Concession # 3 N. Gwillimbury.
He married Adeline McCarty, married 1857, b. April 16, 1837, (daughter of Rensselleer McCarty and Mary Jane unknown). Adeline: burial: Newmarket Cemetery.
+ 165 viii. Reuben Seymour Willson b. 1835-1837.
166 ix. Franklin Willson, b. June 16, 1837, d. July 5, 1839. burial: Children of Peace Cemetery.
+ 167 x. Stephen Willson b. 1841/1842.
+ 168 xi. John Albert Willson b. 1844.
+ 169 xii. Robert Willson b. May 18, 1822/1827.
80. Richard "Titus"7 Willson, Esq., (Hugh L.6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. April 5, 1793 in East Gwillimbury, Ontario, d. April 18, 1878 in Newmarket, Ontario. burial: Lot 7, 4 Conc. E. Gwillimbury Pegg Cem.
Richard Titus served under Captains Selby and Traviss of East Gwillimbury during the War of 1812 for which he was later granted a pension and later fought the rebels in 1837. He continued serving as a member of the Militia with a rank of Lt.-Col. He served as a magistrate for a number of years and was twice elected reeve of Holland Landing. His memoirs are online. At one time he was listed as the oldest mason in the dominion. He was a member of The Children of Peace for only a short time. He wrote in his memoranda; You must not think we are French because are ancestors came from Normandy, but that they were most probably Danes, as all those whose names end with “son†are from Denmark.
He married Elenor "Penelope" Emes, married August 8, 1814 in East Gwillimbury, Ontario, b. August 12, 1796 in Montpelier, Washington, Vermont, U.S., (daughter of Calvin Eames and Martha Drury) d. October 9, 1851. Elenor: Her parents were Calvin Eames and Martha Drury of Georgina Township.
Children:
+ 170 i. David Titus8 Willson b. 1815.
+ 171 ii. Mary Willson b. November 27, 1816.
+ 172 iii. Martha "Patty" Willson b. August 12, 1818.
+ 173 iv. Hiram B. Willson b. Jan 16 1819/1822.
+ 174 v. Hugh Titus Willson b. May 10, 1820.
175 vi. Harvey Willson, b. 1822, d. December 24, 1888.
+ 176 vii. Maria Willson b. July 4, 1824.
+ 177 viii. Calvin Emes Willson b. August 17, 1826.
+ 178 ix. Abigail Lucinda Willson b. December 7, 1828.
+ 179 x. Minerva Willson b. March 18, 1830.
180 xi. Augustin Willson, b. December 29, 1831, d. April 14, 1832 in East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario.
+ 181 xii. Alfred Willson b. July 28, 1832/1833.
+ 182 xiii. Albert Willson b. August 16, 1840.
+ 183 xiv. Hannah M. Willson b. 1845.
81. Mary "Molly"7 Willson, (Hugh L.6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. March 26, 1795, d. August 1869.
She married Richard Graham.
Children:
184 i. James Harvey8 Graham, b. 1827 in East Gwillimbury, Ontario.
He married Sarah Ann Barker, married December 19, 1851 in Whitchurch, Ontario.
185 ii. Mary Graham, b. 1831 in East Gwillimbury, Ontario.
186 iii. Albert Graham, b. 1838 in East Gwillimbury, Ontario.
82. Catherine7 Willson, (Hugh L.6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. Oct 22, 1795/1796, d. November 19, 1855. She and her husband were never members of The Children of Peace.
She married Francis Phelps.
Children:
187 i. J.A.8 Phelps, b. 1818 in Holland Landing, Ontario.
188 ii. Caroline Phelps, b. 1823/1824 in Holland Landing, Ontario or Bell, Leeds, Ontario.
189 iii. Henry Francis Phelps, b. 1825 in Holland Landing, Ontario or Bell, Leeds, Ontario.
190 iv. Alfred Phelps, b. 1827 in Holland Landing, Ontario or Bell, Leeds, Ontario.
191 v. Elijah Phelps, b. 1829 in Holland Landing or Bell, Leeds, Ontario.
192 vi. Eliza Ann Phelps, b. 1831 in Holland Landing or Bell, Leeds, Ontario.
193 vii. Hugh Phelps, b. 1832 in Holland Landing, Ontario or Bell, Leeds, Ontario.
194 viii. Mary Phelps, b. 1833 in Holland Landing, Ontario or Bell, Leeds, Ontario.
85. Hiram Robinson7 Willson, (Hugh L.6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. January 1800 in New York City, New York, U.S., d. Aug 2 or 30, 1876 in Bell Ewart, Innisfil, Simcoe, Ontario. alternative birth dates: December 4, 1799 ; December 30, 1799: New York City, New York, U.S.
burial: St. Peter's Anglican Cemetery: Churchill, Innisfil, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada
cause of death: heart disease.
He married Caroline P. McLeod, married 1823/1824, b. February 13, 1803 in Byberry Township, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, U.S., (daughter of Murdock/Mordecai McLeod and Rachel Terry) d. February 28, 1884 in Churchill, Innisfil, Simcoe, Ontario. Caroline: Caroline was disowned by the Quakers for marrying outside the Society of Friends.
Children:
+ 195 i. James Wellington8 Willson b. October 27, 1824.
+ 196 ii. Lambert Willson b. Apr 17, 1828/1829.
+ 197 iii. Louisa Willson b. November 8, 1831.
198 iv. Arabella/Isabella Willson, d. September 22, 1833 in as infant.
199 v. Martha Willson, b. 1835.
She married James Clement.
200 vi. Mary Catherine Willson, b. 1839 in East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario, d. July 20, 1924 in Innisfil, Simcoe, Ontario.
She married Richard Rogerson, married December 19, 1866, b. 1835 in East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario.
201 vii. Franklin Willson, b. 1840, d. 1840.
86. Rev. Hugh Henry7 Willson, (Hugh L.6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. May 17, 1803, d. August 22, 1871. burial: Mann Cemetery: Keswick, Georgina, York, Ontario
age at death: 69 years, 3 months.
He married Sarah "Sally" Ann Willson, married 1821 in East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario, b. 1801/1802 in New York State, U.S., (daughter of James Willson and unknown unknown) d. September 26, 1887 in Lansing, Ingham, Michigan, U.S. Sarah: burial: Mount Hope Cemetery: Lansing, Ingham, Michigan, U.S.
Sarah went to live with her daughter Catherine Savigny in Michigan after Hugh died. Another claim says she is daughter to James Willson and Mary Widdifield b. circa 1824 d. Jan 14 1895 bur. Pine Orchards Cem. Ont. The 1880 US census lists her age as 78 but she just might not have had her birthday yet. She states she was born in New York while her father was born in Ireland and mother born in New York as well. They were members of The Children of Peace only briefly. He was a Minister of the Canadian Christian Conference.
( There is a James Willson 28 of NY s/o William & Mary Willson that was married by Rev. Hugh H. Willson to Mary Ann White 20 in 1858 in York Co ON d/o George & Hannah White of Warwickshire England. Can’t fit him in the family yet. In another exciting twist Hugh married John Daniel? Willson 60 b. Poughkeepsie N.Y. s/o William & Hannah Willson m. Rebecca Doan 55 b. Buck Co. PA d/o Mahlon & Rebecca Doan Apr 3 1860 (Hugh’s second cousin).
Children:
+ 202 i. Emily Ellen8 Willson b. September 23, 1821.
+ 203 ii. William Hugh "Henry" Willson b. 1822.
+ 204 iii. Andrew Boland Willson b. 1826.
205 iv. Eliza Morris Willson, b. 1830.
She married William Doan Roarke.
206 v. Catherine "Kate" Willson, b. 1831, d. February 21, 1923.
She married Duke Edward Joseph de Savigny.
207 vi. Margaret Sutherland Willson, b. April 17, 1835, d. November 21, 1919.
She married David Robertson.
208 vii. Frances Willson, b. 1837.
She married William Gilroy.
+ 209 viii. Titus C. Willson b. 1837.
210 ix. Mary "Minnie" H. or J. Willson, b. September 27, 1840, d. October 27, 1917.
She married Dr. Joseph Griffin Bailey, married August 12, 1870 in East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario, b. 1847/1848 in England, U.K., (son of James Bailey and Keren Hapbuch). Dr.: witnesses at wedding were Daniel & Katherine Bailey of N. Gwillimbury.
87. Dr. James Harvey7 Willson, (Hugh L.6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. January 5, 1805 in Frontenac, Wolfe Island, Ontario, d. June 22, 1888 in Ben Lomond, Sevier County, Arkansas, U.S. moved to the U.S. in 1832. Ben Lomond Arkansas was named after Ben Lomond Mountain on the eastern shores of Loch Lomond Scotland. It was named by Dr. James H. Willson from Scotland. Now this presents a problem, is this the same James Harvey Willson? The census shows Dr. James Harvey Willson from N.Y with parents from New York on some censuses while on others he’s listed as from Canada. This is easy for the census taker to confuse as his parents had only recently moved to Canada. After there were problems in the business in Ontario he moved his family to the States but it would appear that he and his first wife divorced. The timeline makes it hard for him to go to Scotland to become a physician but possible.
( Ellie McLawrence heard her great great grandfather James Harvey Willson died when he was 111 years old. That would make it 1905 or 1917 in BenLomond Sevier Arkansas) A large number of Willsons still live in Ashdown Arkansas “Little River Countyâ€.
He married (1) Jane Seymour, married 1828 in Kingston, Frontenac, Ontario, b. March 13, 1803 in Fredricksburg, Lennox and Addington County, Ontario, Canada, (daughter of Benjamin Seymour and Elizabeth Clark) d. 1883 in Ontario, Canada. Jane: sister of the Hon. Benjamin Seymour of Kingston, a Consevative member of House of Commons from 1844-1854 for the counties of Lennox & Addington. Later he served as a Senator from 1867- Mar 23 1880.
Children:
211 i. Sarah Jane Seymour8 Willson, b. November 14, 1832 in Washington, Arkansas, U.S.
She married Nelson Peaveyhouse Wood, married February 19, 1857 in Washington, Arkansas, U.S.
212 ii. Benjamin Seymour Willson, b. 1830/1834, d. January 13, 1892 in Hastings, Ontario, Canada.
He married Ellen Heath, married October 8, 1865 in Macon, Alabama, U.S.
+ 213 iii. Hugh MacGregor Willson b. 1831.
He married (2) Permilia Jones, married July 19, 1838 in Wilcox, Alabama, U.S., d. bef. July 11, 1859.
Children:
+ 214 iv. Dr. James B. Willson b. April 15, 1840.
215 v. Victoria Willson, b. 1842 in Wilcox, Alabama, U.S.
She married (1) Larkin Pettigrew, married May 6, 1858 in Sevier County, Arkansas, U.S., d. January 1865.
She married (2) J.W. Simmons, married bef. Feb. 20, 1867 in Union, Louisiana, U.S.
She married (3) S.B. Mcklin, married February 4, 1877 in Vernon, Missouri, U.S.
She married (4) Frank Williams, married March 10, 1895 in Jackson, Georgia, U.S.
216 vi. Hiram Willson, b. 1846 in Union, Louisiana, U.S.
He married (3) Emily Pugh, married October 12, 1864 in Sevier County, Arkansas, U.S., b. 1839/1840.
Children:
+ 217 vii. John T. Willson b. 1864/1866.
218 viii. Alfred B. Willson, b. 1869/1970.
219 ix. Louvinia Willson, b. 1873 in Washington, Sevier County, Arkansas, U.S.
89. Alfred7 Willson, (Hugh L.6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. March 3, 1809 in East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario, Canada, d. February 26, 1888 in Bell Ewart, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada. (owned a store in Bell Ewart & was Justice of the Peace as well) (another report claims Alfred married his cousin Martha Clinger Willson, daughter of David Willson and Phoebe Titus) Alfred was never a member of The Children of Peace. He was the Innisfil representative at the Simcoe District Council from 1843 – 1849. Alfred also contested the county in Dec 1851 with the Hon. W.B. Robinson but was unsuccessful.
He married Martha Pollock, married September 22, 1833, b. Aug 31, 1809/10/12 in Nova Scotia.
Children:
220 i. Sarah Catherine8 Willson, b. 1838 in Cherry Creek, Innisfil, Simcoe, Ontario.
She married Prince Edward Drake, married November 10, 1859 in Bell Ewart, Innisfil, Simcoe, Ontario.
221 ii. Wait Ann Willson, b. 1839.
She married unknown unknown, married June 6, 1865 in York, Ontario.
222 iii. Melissa/Melinda Willson, b. 1841/1842.
223 iv. John Willson, b. 1842 in Cherry Creek, Innisfil, Ontario.
He married unknown unknown.
224 v. Martha Jane Willson, b. 1844.
+ 225 vi. James Harvey Willson b. 1846/1847.
226 vii. Adilade Louisa "Ada" Willson, b. 1849.
227 viii. Seymour Willson, b. 1852/1853 in Cherry Creek, Innisfil, Ontario.
He married unknown unknown.
90. Waite Water7 Willson, (Hugh L.6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. August 15, 1811, d. September 3, 1898.
She married Elias Doan, b. 1805 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, (son of Ebenezer Doan and Elizabeth Paxson). Elias: moved to Canada with his parents in 1813.
Children:
228 i. Esther Ann8 Doan, b. September 4, 1830 in Sharon, Ontario.
229 ii. Austin Titus Doan, b. May 4, 1833 in Sharon, Ontario.
He married Louisa Angelina McCarty, married October 20, 1868 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
230 iii. Francis Phillips Doan, b. November 30, 1836 in Sharon, Ontario.
231 iv. Caroline P. Doan, b. November 1, 1839 in Sharon, Ontario.
232 v. Emily Doan, b. 1841 in Sharon, Ontario.
233 vi. David Doan, b. 1842 in Sharon, Ontario.
234 vii. Mary Elizabeth Doan, b. February 1, 1843 in Sharon, Ontario.
235 viii. Sharon Haines Doan, b. January 7, 1844 in Sharon, Ontario.
236 ix. Daniel Moore Doan, b. October 20, 1846 in Sharon, Ontario.
237 x. Marla Lena Doan, b. February 10, 1850 in Sharon, Ontario.
91. John David7 Willson, Esq., (David6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. August 28, 1797 in Clinton Township, New York, d. March 14, 1887 in East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario. burial: Children of Peace Cemetery.
He married (1) Sarah Lundy, married November 21, 1824, b. July 30, 1804, (daughter of Israel Lundy and Rachel Hughes) d. November 2, 1826. Sarah: cause of death: childbirth complications.
He married (2) Hannah Dennis, married February 7, 1830, b. 1811, (daughter of Enos Dennis and Sarah Hughes) d. November 22, 1830. Hannah: cause of death: childbirth complications
burial: Children of Peace Cemetery.
Children:
+ 238 i. Dr. Job8 Willson b. 1829/1830.
He married (3) Maria Thorpe, married Mar. 21/27, 1841, b. February 24, 1819, (daughter of John Thorpe, Sr. and Dora Phillips) d. October 26, 1894. Maria: burial: Children of Peace Cemetery.
Children:
239 ii. Hannah Willson, b. July 5, 1843 in East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario, d. April 11, 1907. witnesses at wedding were John D. Graham and Elizabeth Willson of East Gwillimbury.
She married Israel Lundy, married September 20, 1866, b. 1838/1839, (son of Rueben Lundy and Mary Ann Armstrong).
240 iii. Phoebe Willson, b. 1845 in East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario, d. 1868. married the brother of her sister Elizabeth's husband.
She married Charles Graham, (son of William Graham and Elizabeth Doan).
241 iv. Elizabeth Willson, b. November 22, 1846 in East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario, d. October 2, 1915. witnesses at marriage: Israel & Hannah W. Lundy.
She married John Doan Graham, married September 20, 1869 in East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario, (son of William Graham and Elizabeth Doan). John: occupation: merchant.
+ 242 v. Absalom "Abb" Willson b. April 24, 1849.
92. Israel7 Willson, (David6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. December 5, 1799 in New York State, U.S., d. July 5, 1883 in East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario. both he and his wife baptized in Hicksite, a Quaker.
He married Mary Hughes, married July 21, 1827 in Sharon, East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario, b. February 28, 1809, (daughter of Amos Hughes and Rebecca Chapman) d. June 8, 1875. Mary: cause of death: congested lungs
burial: Newmarket Cemetery.
Children:
+ 243 i. Rebecca8 Willson b. November 27, 1829.
244 ii. Job Willson, b. 1830, d. as infant.
+ 245 iii. Amos Hughes Willson b. May 13, 1835.
246 iv. Catherine Willson, b. April 8, 1841, d. August 1935.
She married William Dodds.
+ 247 v. David Lee Willson b. 1848.
93. Hugh David7 Willson, (David6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. August 22, 1802 in East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario, d. after 1889. He was said to be the first white child born in East Gwillimbury Ont. He was a custom agent for about 20 years after which he ran the post office in Sharon. In Mar 1897 it was noted for a boy who’s cradle was a common sap trough he was a hale and hearty gentleman. Hugh moved to California in 1889. A record of East Gwillimbury history said he had two sons and two daughters. He and his wife were second cousins.
He married Phebe H. Willson, married 1831/1832 in Sharon, East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario, b. 1805 in East Gwillimbury, Ontario, (daughter of William W. Willson and Hannah Vernon) d. 1887.
Children:
248 i. Ellen8 Willson.
249 ii. Isabella Willson.
250 iii. Phebe Ann Willson, b. 1823/1826 in East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario.
+ 251 iv. Clinger Willson b. 1823.
252 v. Helen Reid Willson, b. 1830.
253 vi. Mary Harriet Willson, b. 1834.
254 vii. David Willson, b. September 25, 1834. alternative birth date: April 25, 1827
burial: Children of Peace Cemetery: Sharon, East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario.
255 viii. Robert Willson, b. November 21, 1834, d. September 21, 1835. burial: Children of Peace Cemetery: Sharon, East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario.
256 ix. Sarah Willson, b. December 1834.
257 x. William Willson, b. 1840 in East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario. (marriage registration lists him as 25 her 21 both of Sunnidale ON. Witnesess Oscar & Lydia Randolph of Sunnidale.)
He married Susan Osman, married May 3, 1866, b. 1844/1845 in Tecumseth, Simcoe County, Ontario, (daughter of Jacob Osman and Maria unknown).
94. Sarah7 Willson, (David6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. April 5, 1804 in East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario, d. April 18, 1853 in East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario.
She married John Reid, married 1821 in East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario, b. July 25, 1798, (son of William Reid and Mary Willson) d. August 1, 1864.
Children:
258 i. Robert B.8 Reid. died aboard the steamship “Central America†which sank in the gulf of Mexico, returning from California.
95. Mary7 Willson, (David6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. October 24, 1814 in Sharon, Ontario, d. September 6, 1848 in Aurora, Ontario, Canada. alternative birth date: November 3, 1809: Sharon, Ontario
alternative death date: January 8, 1902: Aurora, Ontario, Canada
cause of death: childbirth complications.
She married Charles Doan, married October 24, 1831 in Sharon, East Gwillimbury, Ontario, b. November 6, 1808 in Sharon, Ontario, (son of John Doan and Elizabeth Stockdale) d. June 18, 1895 in Aurora, Ontario.
Children:
259 i. John J.8 Doan.
260 ii. David Doan, b. January 31, 1838 in Sharon, Ontario.
261 iii. Eliza Terry Doan, b. September 19, 1839.
262 iv. Charles Henry Doan, b. April 18, 1846 in Aurora, Ontario.
263 v. daughter Doan.
99. Mark7 Willson, (Capt. John I. or J.6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. 1815 in East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario, d. April 12, 1900 in Winona, Minnesota, U.S. He was in business in Sugar Grove as well as the justice of the peace for 25 years. After his parents died he moved to Hastings Minnesota where he was in business as well as mayor for a year. He then moved his family and business to Winona in 1866. In 1868 he sold his business and organized the Second National Bank of which he was an officer for several years. In 1875 he started the Merchants National Bank in Winona which is still in business today.
Possible leads : on descendants: are; John I. Willson b. Dec 14 1864 Hastings MN d. Apr 15 1944. Another is a Leslie Willson born June 19 1895 d. July 1971 SSN 482-46-3561 51034 Mapleton, Monona Another record shows a Mark V. Willson b. June 8 1895 Winona MN d. Mar 1969 SSN 473-07-7845 f. John Willson m. Louise Genow.)
He married Elizabeth T. Hancock/Hallock, b. 1833 in Milton, Ulster County, New York, U.S.
Children:
264 i. Mary A.8 Willson, b. 1855 in Pennsylvania, U.S.
+ 265 ii. Katherine Ellison Willson b. July 23, 1858.
266 iii. Leslie Willson, b. May 1, 1848 in Sugar Grove, Pennsylvania, U.S. 1900 census states he was born in New York which is possible as his mother was from New York.
Leslie was a wholesale grocer later in life , with a census placing him in Chippewa Falls Wisconsin. It appears he owned the Chippewa Valley Mercantile store and was instrumental in putting the funding together to build the Chippewa Falls library. He was a traveling salesman through his early years living in Eau Claire Wisconsin. His father and mother in law later stayed with them, Richard Fisher Wilson & Martha Newton. Richard was born in Port Republic Maryland in 1806 while Martha is born in Wisconsin in 1838. They married Aug 29 1853. Richard died Mar 27 1903 LA CA apparently while living with Nellie’s sister and her husband, Loren D. & Katherine Sale (Bushnell).
He married Nellie Wilson, married September 16, 1884 in Christ Church - Eau Claire, Wisconsin, U.S., b. April 1857 in Wisconsin, U.S., (daughter of Richard Fisher Wilson and Martha Newton).
+ 267 iv. John I. Willson b. December 14, 1864.
107. Alexander7 Reid, (Mary6 Willson, Hugh5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. September 8, 1791 in New York State, U.S., d. bet. 1836-1845. source on descendants: Persis Wiltshire
died around when his wife had a son by her second husband John Graham
immigrated to Canada with his family by 1809
joined Yonge Street Meeting in 1809 with his father William and sister Martha
expelled from the Meeting in 1811 for drinking
witness at the marriage of his brother John Reid to Sarah Willson in 1821.
He married Sarah H. unknown, b. 1810 in Canada.
Children:
+ 268 i. Mary Caroline8 Reid b. March 1827.
269 ii. William Reid, b. bet. 1827-1834.
270 iii. John Reid, b. bet. 1827-1834.
+ 271 iv. Martha Melissa Reid b. June 1834.
109. John7 Reid, (Mary6 Willson, Hugh5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) (See marriage to number 94.)
115. John Varnell/Vernon7 Willson, (William W.6, Hugh5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. Feb. 7/10, 1800 in Poughkeepsie, New York, d. July 21/24, 1864 in Aurora, Ontario. Witnesses at marriage were Isreal & Sarah Haines. John Varnell Willson was married by Rev. Hugh Henry Willson, his second cousin. He was a skilled tinsmith.
He married Rebeeca Doan, married April 3, 1840, b. June 3, 1804 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, (daughter of Mahlon Doan and Rebecca Hartley).
Children:
272 i. Sarah Maria "Sally"8 Willson, b. 1840. Dan Willson: It would appear that Sarah Maria Wilson 20 d/o John & Rebecca Wilson of E. Gwillimbury living in Aurora m. John Hartrick 25 s/o John & Maria Hartrick of Pickering now Aurora Mar 20 1861 witness E.M. Doan.
She married John Hartrick, married March 20, 1861, b. 1835/1836, (son of John Hartrick and Maria unknown).
273 ii. Elizabeth Willson, b. 1843.
274 iii. Amelia Willson, b. 1844.
+ 275 iv. Janet Rebecca Willson b. 1846.
116. Phebe H.7 Willson, (William W.6, Hugh5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) (See marriage to number 93.)
117. William Henry7 Willson, (William W.6, Hugh5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. December 3, 1803 in New York State, U.S., d. July 10, 1882 in Sharon, East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario. He was a member of The Children of Peace until after 1871.
He married Sarah Harrison, b. 1804, (daughter of Hiram Harrison and Elizabeth Hollingstead) d. March 29, 1863 in Sharon, York, Ontario.
Children:
+ 276 i. Juliett8 Willson b. 1833.
277 ii. Jane Willson, b. 1835.
278 iii. Pricilla Willson, b. 1839.
279 iv. Mary Willson, b. 1839/1848.
She married Benjamin Frank Pearson, married 1870, b. in Whitchurch, Ontario.
+ 280 v. Charles D. Willson b. January 23, 1826.
122. John Carden7 Wilson, (William Neill6, James5, William4, Robert3, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. July 21, 1817 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S., d. November 22, 1876 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S. burial: Barrett's Chapel Cemetery.
He married (1) Susan Hopkins, married 1841 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S., b. 1819 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S.
Children:
281 i. James Henry8 Wilson, b. June 2, 1842 in Dover, Kent County, Delaware, U.S., d. February 1, 1919 in Dover, Kent County, Delaware, U.S. burial: Barrett's Chapel Cemetery
He fought during the civil war on the Union side for the 1st Batt. Delaware Calvary 1863-1865. A prominent Physician of Dover DE. He was interested in the history of his family and did much of the original research of his line. The members of the Indiana and Iowa families often visited him in his home and came to consult him on medical problems. He had no children.
He married (1) Sarah H. McIlvaine, married December 15, 1867.
He married (2) Ruth Ann Ridgley, married 1893 in Delaware, U.S., b. June 28, 1848 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S.
282 ii. Samuel Coomes/Combe Wilson, b. April 1, 1844 in Dover, Kent County, Delaware, U.S, d. May 12, 1844.
He married (2) Elizabeth Satterfield, married 1845 in Delaware, U.S., b. 1821.
Children:
+ 283 iii. William Satterfield Wilson b. November 4, 1846.
284 iv. John Wilson, b. July 8, 1848 in Little Creek Hundred, Kent Coutny, Delaware, U.S., d. September 23, 1870 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S. never married
burial: Barrett's Chapel Cemetery.
285 v. Ruthanna/Ruth Anna Wilson, b. November 6, 1850 in Little Creek Hundred, Kent County, Delaware, U.S., d. September 27, 1870 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S. never married.
+ 286 vi. Arthur Wilson b. July 10, 1852.
287 vii. Susan Wilson, b. April 10, 1854 in Little Creek Hundred, Kent County, Delaware, U.S., d. September 18, 1872 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S. burial: Barrett's Chapel Cemetery
never married.
288 viii. Ella Wilson, b. July 21, 1857 in Nanadin's Landing, Little Creek Hundred, Kent County, Delaware, U.S., d. March 23, 1949 in Parkvale, Sauquehanna, Pennsylvania, U.S. burial: Barrett's Chapel Cemetery
Much of the Wilson data was from Ella who had the family bible of this line’s founder, William Wilson and lived in the old home in Dover and knew the relationships of the family in Delaware and those who had gone to Indiana and Iowa.
289 ix. Charles Brown Wilson, b. September 23, 1859 in Nanadin's Landing, Little Creek Hundred, Kent County, Delaware, U.S., d. March 17, 1930 in Dover, Kent County, Delaware, U.S. burial: Lakeside Cemetery: Dover, Kent County, Delaware, U.S.
He married Emily/Emlaey Raughley, married January 30, 1889 in Dover, Kent County, Delaware, U.S., b. 1861 in Dover, Kent Conty, Delaware, U.S.
290 x. Eli Merrit/Merritt Wilson, b. February 8, 1866 in Nandin's Landing, Little Creek Hundred, Kent County, Delaware, U.S., d. September 23, 1870 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S.
125. Ann Neill7 Wilson, (William6, Hugh5, William4, Robert3, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. 1790 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S., d. 1876 in Milton, Van Buren County, Iowa, U.S. remarried after William died to Ben Pennington.
She married (1) William Russell, married 1805 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S., b. 1788 in Delaware, U.S.
Children:
291 i. unknown8 Russell.
292 ii. unknown Russell.
293 iii. unknown Russell.
She married (2) Ben Pennington.
126. Hugh7 Wilson, (William6, Hugh5, William4, Robert3, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. April 10, 1799 in Murderkill Hundred, Kent County, Delaware, U.S., d. 1876 in Orange, Fayetteville, Indiana, U.S. Hugh married Sarah George Jan 27 1820. She died upon the birth of her daughter Susan Wilson and two years later married Elizabeth Virden d/o William & Mary Berry Wilson and a descendant of many old Delaware families. In 1834 Hugh Wilson brought his family to Indiana along with his sister Ann Neill Russell and her family. Hugh settled on a farm which was later the site of Fayetteville (Orange) Indiana. His wife Elizabeth Virden died in 1841 when only 39 years of age leaving three small children. Hugh deeded the small orchard plot on his farm to the Methodist church for a cemetery. A few months later he married Mariah Copeland as his third wife and she reared the three small children along with five more children she had with Hugh. Hugh Wilson built one of the fine farm homes of the day. He raised sheep, had a loom house complete with a loom, carding machine and a spinning wheel that joined the house. Here he made mens garments, blankets, coverlets and Woolsey-linae?, the material of the day that was used for garments. Corn and hogs were raised on the farm. Hickory nuts grew in abundance and the farm abounded in maple trees which were tapped for making maple sugar. There was a large furnace and vats for making maple sugar. Hugh was anxious that his children have the best to be afforded in education. After John Wesley and Mary had completed the county schools, they were sent to school in town and lived with their aunt Sarah George in her home. He was a very generous person and many relatives came to his house and stayed for long periods of time. He later bought land in Marion Indiana and this is still in the family as of 1946. In the family bible now owned by Earl P. Wilson, his grandson, he wrote Hugh Wilson born April 10 1799, son of William and Sarah Wilson.
He married (1) Sarah George, married Jan 10/27, 1820 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S., b. September 18, 1801, (daughter of unknown George and unknown unknown). Sarah: She died upon the birth of her daughter Susan Wilson.
Children:
294 i. Susan8 Wilson, b. October 27, 1820 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S., d. April 5, 1829 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S.
He married (2) Elizabeth Virden, married April 1, 1823 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S., b. Feb 22/Apr 4, 1802, (daughter of William Virden and Mary Berry Wilson) d. 1841.
Children:
295 ii. William Virdin Wilson, b. April 4, 1824 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S., d. November 10, 1851 in Pittsburgh, Van Buren County, Iowa. burial: Old Milton Cemetery.
296 iii. Mary Fletcher Wilson, b. September 9, 1826 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S.
297 iv. Sarah Ann Wilson, b. October 28 in Kent County, Delaware, U.S.
+ 298 v. John Wesley Wilson b. April 24, 1831.
He married (3) Mariah Copeland, married December 1, 1841 in Orange, Fayetteville County, Indiana, U.S., b. October 13, 1809 in Virginia, U.S.
Children:
+ 299 vi. Jonathan Copeland Wilson b. October 7, 1842.
300 vii. Sarah Elizabeth Wilson, b. November 2, 1844 in Orange County, Indiana, U.S.
301 viii. Ann Mariah Wilson, b. February 23, 1847 in Orange County, Indiana, U.S.
302 ix. Louisa Melissa Wilson, b. June 17, 1849 in Orange County, Indiana, U.S.
303 x. unknown Wilson, b. 1851 in Orange County, Indiana, U.S.
304 xi. Nancy Armilda Wilson, b. Jul 16, 1856/1857 in Orange County, Indiana, U.S.
128. Ebenezer7 Wilson, (William6, Hugh5, William4, Robert3, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. December 5, 1805 in Murderkill, Kent County, Delaware, U.S., d. January 15, 1853 in Stiles, Davis County, Iowa, U.S. burial: Round Grove Cemetery: Davis County, Iowa, U.S.
The family moved to Fayette Indiana in 1836 then to Iowa in 1844.
He married (1) Sarah Caitlin, married 1829 in Delaware, U.S., b. March 5, 1812 in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Children:
+ 305 i. John Caitlin8 Wilson b. March 22, 1830.
He married (2) Ann Mitten, married April 16, 1834 in Indiana, U.S., b. 1812 in Delaware, U.S.
Children:
306 ii. James Henry Wilson, b. January 17, 1835 in Rush, Indiana, U.S.
307 iii. Sarah Ann Wilson, b. July 29, 1836 in Rush, Indiana, U.S.
308 iv. Mary Jane Wilson, b. April 7, 1838 in Fayette, Indiana, U.S.
309 v. Martha Ellen "Mattie" Wilson, b. March 11, 1840 in Rush, Indiana, U.S.
+ 310 vi. William "Will" George Wilson b. June 4, 1842.
311 vii. Angeline "Angie" Wilson, b. December 15, 1843 in Rush, Indiana, U.S.
312 viii. Hugh Wilson, b. October 24, 1846 in Rush, Indiana, U.S.
313 ix. Nancy Elizabeth Wilson, b. February 23, 1849 in Van Buren, Jackson County, Iowa, U.S.
+ 314 x. Dr. Foster Ebenezer Wilson b. March 23, 1853.
129. William Vance7 Wilson, (John6, James5, Richard4, Robert3, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. 1811 in Chester, South Carolina, U.S., d. April 20, 1880 in York County, South Carolina, U.S. William was very cruel to Margaret. After she gave him several children, he divorced her. She hid in the woods near their home and the children would sneak food and blankets to her. Finally, one of the older children (whom had already left home) came and got her and moved her to town.
He married Margaret Ann Morgan.
Children:
315 i. Ann8 Wilson.
316 ii. Mary Wilson, b. August 7, 1849, d. January 29, 1949 in North Carolina, U.S.
+ 317 iii. Albert Ellis Wilson b. March 16, 1850.
318 iv. John Wilson, b. March 10, 1852 in South Carolina, U.S., d. 1926 in Oklahoma, U.S.
319 v. Nannie Wilson, b. May 8, 1857 in South Carolina, U.S., d. August 9, 1928 in North Carolina, U.S.
320 vi. William Vance Wilson, Jr., b. September 22, 1859 in South Carolina, U.S., d. 1953 in North Carolina, U.S.
321 vii. James M. Wilson, b. March 6, 1861 in South Carolina, U.S., d. 1948 in North Carolina, U.S.
322 viii. Rufus Wilson, b. April 29, 1864 in South Carolina, U.S., d. February 26, 1903 in North Carolina, U.S.
133. John T./S.7 Wilson, (Barnett6, James5, Richard4, Robert3, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. 1825 in Goochland, Virginia, U.S. moved to Arkansas, U.S.
He married Sallie unknown.
Children:
323 i. Sidney8 Wilson, b. before 1850.
324 ii. John T./A. Wilson, b. before 1850.
325 iii. James T./A. Wilson, b. before 1850.
Generation Eight
137. William Edward8 Wilson, (John7, William6, Hugh5 Willson, William4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. 1851, d. July 1908 in Daramona Street, County Westmeath, Ireland. astronomer and high sheriff, elected a fellow of the Royal Society in 1896. he was given a honorary doctorate of science from the University of Dublin, privately pub, “Astronomical & Physical Research made by at Mr. Wilson’s Observatory , Daramona, Westmeath†He had one son and two daughters.
He married unknown unknown.
Children:
+ 326 i. eldest daughter9 Wilson.
+ 327 ii. John Granville Wilson.
328 iii. youngest daughter Wilson.
149. Maj. Walter Gordon8 Wilson, (George Orr7, William6, Hugh5 Willson, William4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. April 21, 1874 in Dublin County, Ireland, d. June 30, 1957 in at home in Itchen Abbas, near Winchester, England, U.K. He started his career as a naval cadet on the Brittanica. In 1894 he entered King’s College, Cambridge and graduated as a mechanical engineer. From 1904-1914 He worked for Halls of Deptford designing the Hallford lorry which was used extensively by the British army during World War 1. A genius engineer and inventor best known for inventing the tank in 1915 for which he was awarded the CMG. About 1917 he became Chief of Design of the Mechanical Warfare Dept. of the British War Office. Designed the first armored tank, developed the idea of using caterpillar tracks and a self changing gearbox for the tank. He designed boats, aeroplanes, trains, buses and cars including the Wilson-Pilcher car. It was first built in 1901. Later it was built by Armstrong-Whitworth but used Wilson & Pilcher’s own engine. After the war he founded the Self-Changing Gears Ltd. of Coventry. He loved the county side, a fine shot and expert fly-fisherman.
He married unknown unknown.
Children:
329 i. A. Gordon9 Wilson. Eldest son of Walter he published a book about his father in 1986, “Walter Wilson: Portrait of an Inventor†Duckworth Publishing.
160. Jane8 Willson, (John Hugh7, Hugh L.6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. 1823/1825 in East Gwillimbury, Ontario.
She married Ephraim Dunham, married December 26, 1852 in Newmarket, Ontario, b. October 15, 1823, (son of Thomas Dunham and Elizabeth Lewis) d. April 21, 1878.
Children:
330 i. Julio9 Dunham.
331 ii. Martha Dunham, b. 1853.
332 iii. Mary Dunham, b. 1853.
333 iv. Lucinda Dunham, b. 1854.
334 v. John Frank Dunham, b. 1857.
335 vi. Julia Dunham, b. 1862.
162. Charlotte8 Willson, (John Hugh7, Hugh L.6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. October 13, 1839 in Sharon, East Gwillimbury, Ontario, d. July 19, 1915 in Stoney Beach, Saskatchewan, Canada. She and her husband moved west to Assiniboia West District Sask, then called the North West Territories.
She married George Monroe Doan, married January 1, 1862 in Newmarket, Ontario, b. May 13, 1839 in Sharon, East Gwillimbury, Ontario, (son of Jesse Doan and Wait Ann Brooks) d. March 23, 1910 in Stoney Beach, Saskatchewan, Canada.
Children:
336 i. John9 Doan, b. August 7, 1862 in Sharon, East Gwillimbury, Ontario.
337 ii. George Roland Doan, b. February 9, 1864 in Sharon, East Gwillimbury, Ontario.
338 iii. Emma Doan, b. January 1, 1866 in Sharon, East Gwillimbury, Ontario.
339 iv. Sarah Anne Doan, b. August 19, 1867 in Sharon, East Gwillimbury, Ontario.
340 v. Jesse Doan, b. March 23, 1869 in Sharon, East Gwillimbury, Ontario.
341 vi. Charles Willson Doan, b. July 28, 1872 in Sharon, East Gwillimbury, Ontario.
342 vii. William Henry Doan, b. May 1, 1875 in Sharon, East Gwillimbury, Ontario.
343 viii. Mary Paulina Doan, b. April 28, 1878 in Sharon, East Gwillimbury, Ontario.
344 ix. Charlotte Brunheilda Doan, b. August 13, 1882 in Sharon, East Gwillimbury, Ontario.
345 x. James J. Doan, b. November 30, 1883 in Sharon, East Gwillimbury, Ontario.
163. Rowland8 Willson, (John Hugh7, Hugh L.6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. Feb/May 2, 1829 in East Gwillimbury, Ontario, d. June 28, 1863 in East Gwillimbury, Ontario. burial: Cemetery of Peace: Sharon, Ontario.
He married Sarah Ann Doane, married September 20, 1855, b. November 15, 1835 in Sharon, Ontario, (daughter of Jesse Doan and Wait Ann Brooks) d. June 7, 1893 in Newmarket, Ontario. Sarah: burial: Newmarket Cemetery.
Children:
+ 346 i. Mary Elizabeth "Minnie"9 Willson b. May 12, 1857.
347 ii. Jerusha Willson, b. October 21, 1860, d. November 17, 1862.
348 iii. Emma Willson, b. January 7, 1864, d. as infant.
165. Reuben Seymour8 Willson, (John Hugh7, Hugh L.6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. 1835-1837. Living in East Gwillimbury at the 1881 census listing his occupation as a drover later he is listed as a carpenter.
He married Agnes "Aggie" Evans, married March 18, 1870, b. 1834 in Ontario, (daughter of John Evans and unknown unknown). Agnes: of Scottish descent.
Children:
+ 349 i. Walter John9 Willson b. April 13, 1870.
350 ii. Robert Willson, b. 1871.
351 iii. William Willson, b. 1873.
352 iv. Rodney Willson, b. 1875.
353 v. Emma Willson.
She married William Walls.
354 vi. Harvey Willson.
He married unknown unknown.
167. Stephen8 Willson, (John Hugh7, Hugh L.6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. 1841/1842 in East Gwillimbury, Ontario. Dan Willson: at marriage: witnesses George Traviss and Hannah Fletcher both of E. Gwillimbury ON Stephen was 23 Edith 16 on their wedding day. (1880 US census has the family in Michigan. A George and Laura Willson age 25 & 27 , George and Pheobe Travis aged 39 & 28 and Chas and Maranda Wilson aged 50. A George Willson aged 25 with wife Laura aged 27 with daughter Addie Willson also went down to St. Clair Michigan to do carpentry together. I don’t know if this was Stephen’s cousin but it probably was.
He married Edith Jane Traviss, married February 18, 1864 in Newmarket, Ontario, b. 1848 in Newmarket, Ontario, (daughter of John Traviss and Elizabeth unknown).
Children:
355 i. John R.9 Willson, b. 1866.
356 ii. William A. Willson, b. 1866.
357 iii. George Seamour Willson, b. 1869 in Michigan, U.S., or New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. 1880 US census lists him as born in Michigan while the LDS lists him as born in New Orleans.
He married Jeanette Elizabeth Herchemoder, married April 20, 1901 in Manhattan, New York, b. in Staten Island, New York, (daughter of Phillip Herchemoder and Gertrude DeHart).
358 iv. Robert Willson, b. 1877.
168. John Albert8 Willson, (John Hugh7, Hugh L.6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. 1844, d. December 14, 1901 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
He married Caroline Smith, b. in Whitchurch, Ontario, (daughter of Francis Smith and unknown unknown).
Children:
359 i. Mary Hannah/Emma9 Willson, b. September 7, 1876 in East Gwillimbury, Ontario.
She married Willis T. Losey, married August 8, 1899 in Yale, St. Clair, Michigan, U.S.
360 ii. George F. Willson, b. in Newmarket, Ontario.
He married Gusta R. Welch, married March 10, 1901 in Brockway, St. Clair, Michigan, (daughter of Jas Welch and Ruth Turner).
169. Robert8 Willson, (John Hugh7, Hugh L.6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. May 18, 1822/1827, d. April 6, 1887 in Listowel, Ontario.
He married Philadelphia Hawke, married 1856, b. December 22, 1829 in Tecumseh, Simcoe, Ontario, (daughter of Benjamin Hawke and Mary Lount) d. March 26, 1897 in Listowel, Ontario.
Children:
361 i. Jennie9 Willson, b. February 22, 1852 in Wellesley, Ontario.
She married John Pearson, b. in Shipley, Ontario.
362 ii. Fannie Willson, b. 1854.
363 iii. Maggie Willson, b. 1858.
364 iv. Janet Willson, b. 1874.
170. David Titus8 Willson, (Richard "Titus"7, Hugh L.6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. 1815, d. May 4, 1899 in Bellhaven, Ontario. burial: Queensville Cemetery: Queensville, East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario.
He married (1) Catherine Peregrine, married 1835, b. July 5, 1817/1818, (daughter of John Peregrine and Catherine Thomas) d. July 2, 1849. Catherine: burial: Shelby Burying Ground, Ontario.
Children:
365 i. Hannah9 Willson, b. 1846.
She married Thomas Bacon, married March 1, 1866.
366 ii. Catherine Willson, b. 1842, d. March 6, 1886.
She married James Howey.
+ 367 iii. Mary Ann Willson b. 1843.
368 iv. Ellen Willson, b. 1836.
+ 369 v. Rachel Selinda Willson b. January 31, 1837.
+ 370 vi. Hugh Titus Willson b. May 10, 1820.
+ 371 vii. Richard Hugh "Titus" Willson b. 1838/1839.
+ 372 viii. John Harvey Willson b. September 15, 1845.
+ 373 ix. Frank Willson b. 1865/1867.
He married (2) Suzanne Mitchell, married August 26, 1869 in North Gwillimbury, Ontario, b. 1823, (daughter of Darius Mitchell and Louisa unknown) d. February 24, 1907. Suzanne: widow at time of marriage to David Titus Willson
burial: Queensville Cemetery: Queensville, Ontario
witnesses at marriage to David Titus Willson: W.A. & M.A> Rose of N. Gwillimbury.
171. Mary8 Willson, (Richard "Titus"7, Hugh L.6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. November 27, 1816 in East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario, d. June 17, 1904 in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan, U.S. She and her husband were Methodists.
She married James Lang, married November 21, 1836 in Home District, Ontario, b. 1814 in Ireland, d. July 17, 1898 in Dollarville, Luce, Michigan, U.S.
Children:
374 i. Elizabeth9 Lang, b. 1838 in East Gwillimbury, Ontario.
375 ii. Eleanor Lang, b. April 15, 1840 in North Gwillimbury, Ontario, d. May 14, 1868 in Saginaw, Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.
376 iii. Joseph Lang, b. 1842 in North Gwillimbury, Ontario.
377 iv. Hiram Lang, b. 1842 in North Gwillimbury, Ontario.
378 v. Salinda Lang, b. 1846 in North Gwillimbury, Ontario.
379 vi. Martha J, Lang, b. August 1849 in North Gwillimbury, Ontario.
380 vii. Titus Lang, b. 1851 in North Gwillimbury, Ontario.
172. Martha "Patty"8 Willson, (Richard "Titus"7, Hugh L.6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. August 12, 1818, d. January 3, 1892.
She married David Michael Peregrine, married May 9, 1837, (son of John Peregrine and Catherine Thomas). David: David was a Methodist preacher and farmed 150 acres of the homestead Lot 21 Concession 1 of E. Gwillimbury.
Children:
381 i. Mary Anne9 Peregrine, b. January 23, 1838 in East Gwillimbury, Ontario.
382 ii. Hannah Peregrine, b. 1839 in East Gwllimbury, Ontario.
383 iii. John Peregrine, b. 1841 in East Gwillimbury, Ontario.
384 iv. Richard Titus Peregrine, b. 1843/1844 in East Gwillimbury, Ontario.
385 v. James Albert Peregrine, b. 1845/1846 in East Gwillimbury, Ontario.
He married Mary Ann Andrews, married January 5, 1876 in Aurora, York, Ontario.
386 vi. David W. Peregrine, b. June 1847 in East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario.
387 vii. Catherine Peregrine, b. 1849/1850 in East Gwillimbury, Ontario.
388 viii. David Albert Peregrine, b. November 21, 1852 in Queensville, East Gwillimbury, Ontario, d. April 23, 1915.
He married (1) Amanda Laura Fisher, married January 26, 1880 in Spenser, Indiana, U.S.
He married (2) Matilda J. Wilkins, married December 26, 1895 in Newmarket, Ontario.
389 ix. Elenor Peregrine, b. 1853/1854 in East Gwillimbury, Ontario.
390 x. Minerva Peregrine, b. 1855/1856 in East Gwillimbury, Ontario.
391 xi. Hiram Seymour Peregrine, b. 1858 in East Gwillimbury, Ontario.
392 xii. Chas A. Peregrine, b. 1863 in East Gwillimbury, Ontario.
173. Hiram B.8 Willson, (Richard "Titus"7, Hugh L.6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. Jan 16 1819/1822, d. September 24, 1862 in North Gwillimbury, York, Ontario.
He married Harriett C. Gager, married February 5, 1845, b. 1817, (daughter of Noah Gager and unknown unknown) d. 1887.
Children:
393 i. Melissa/Malissa9 Willson, b. 1846 in East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario.
She married Alfred Bolten, married November 3, 1872 in North Gwillimbury, York, Ontario, b. 1844 in Mariposa, Ontario, (son of Jesse Bolten and Elizabeth unknown). Alfred: He is listed as a blacksmith both were living in N. Gwillimbury. Witnesses at their wedding were Samuel & Elizabeth Hutchinson of N. Gwillimbury.
394 ii. William Willson, b. 1847. William moved his family to Manitoba.
He married Hannah Jeffs, b. in County Armagh, Ireland, (daughter of Robert Jeffs and unknown unknown).
395 iii. Minerva A. Willson, b. 1849.
+ 396 iv. Oscar John Willson b. 1849.
+ 397 v. Robinson Willson b. February 1856.
398 vi. Marie Willson, b. 1857.
174. Hugh Titus8 Willson, (Richard "Titus"7, Hugh L.6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. May 10, 1820 in East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario, d. November 7, 1863 in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. burial: November 13, 1863: Lot 7, 4th Concession: East Gwillimbury.
He married Agnes Jane Pollock, married December 24, 1844, b. January 25, 1819 in Nova Scotia, d. December 4, 1900 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Agnes: burial: Mount Pleasant Cemetery; Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Children:
399 i. Dorothy Alice9 Willson, b. September 26, 1845.
400 ii. William A. Willson, b. March 28, 1851.
401 iii. George M. Willson, b. March 21, 1853.
402 iv. Hugh A. Willson, b. May 25, 1855.
176. Maria8 Willson, (Richard "Titus"7, Hugh L.6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. July 4, 1824, d. March 19, 1895.
She married Robert Robinson.
Children:
403 i. Thomas9 Robinson, b. 1847 in King City, York, Ontario.
404 ii. Titus Willson Robinson, b. December 9, 1849, d. October 2, 1913.
He married Elizabeth Mary Trent, married September 10, 1879 in King City, York, Ontario.
405 iii. George Robinson, b. 1850 in King City, York, Ontario.
406 iv. Ellen/Ella M. Robinson, b. 1852 in King City, York, Ontario.
407 v. Charles Robinson, b. 1856 in Whitchurch, Ontario.
408 vi. Alfred E. Robinson, b. 1858 in Whitchurch, Ontario.
409 vii. William Robinson, b. 1860 in Whitchurch, Ontario.
177. Calvin Emes8 Willson, (Richard "Titus"7, Hugh L.6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. August 17, 1826 in East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario, d. June 18, 1900 in Plattsmouth, Nebraska, U.S. burial: Highland Cemetery: Ypsilanti, Washtenaw, Michigan, U.S.
listed on 1881 census as a baker.
He married (1) Mary Elizabeth Jerome, married January 4, 1854 in Whitchurch, York, Ontario, b. 1826 in East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario, (daughter of Jason Jerome and unknown unknown) d. September 5, 1885 in Ypsilanti, Washtenaw, Michigan, U.S. Mary: burial: Highland Cemetery: Ypsilanti, Washtenaw, Michigan, U.S.
Children:
410 i. Julia Ann9 Willson, b. December 4, 1855 in Uxbridge, Ontario, d. August 28, 1899 in Ypsilanti, Washtenaw, Michigan, U.S.
She married Harvey Pulmer James, b. February 12, 1852 in Uxbridge, Ontario.
411 ii. Richard T. Willson, b. 1864 in Holland Landing, York, Ontario, d. in Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. 1881 Canadian Census lists him as a baker.
+ 412 iii. Robert Alexander Willson b. 1867.
He married (2) Lucy Austin, married October 1891 in Plattsmouth, Nebraska, U.S.
178. Abigail Lucinda8 Willson, (Richard "Titus"7, Hugh L.6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. December 7, 1828 in East Gwillimbury, Ontario, d. June 27, 1873 in Holland Landing, Ontario. burial: June 29, 1873: Newmarket Cemetery.
She married Alex Dickson, married October 26, 1859 in Newmarket, York, Ontario, b. December 8, 1830 in Ohio, U.S., d. May 8, 1883 in East Gwillimbury, Ontario. Alex: lived in Holland Landing, Ontario at time of marriage
burial: May 19, 1883: Newmarket Cemetery: Newmarket, York, Ontario.
Children:
413 i. Albert John9 Dickson, b. July 4, 1860 in East Gwillimbury, Ontario.
He married Mary E. Sheen, married 1881/1885 in Windsor, Essex, Ontario.
414 ii. Elizabeth Elenor Dickson, b. November 10, 1861 in East Gwillimbury, Ontario, d. October 2, 1929 in Swathmore, Saskatchewan, Canada. burial: Adanac Cemetery: Adanac, Saskatchewan, Canada.
415 iii. Minerva Agnes Dickson, b. Oct 10, 1863/1864 in Holland Landing, Ontario, d. July 27, 1927.
179. Minerva8 Willson, (Richard "Titus"7, Hugh L.6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. March 18, 1830 in East Gwillimbury, Ontario, d. August 2, 1855 in Holland Landing, Ontario.
She married Thomas Earl, married May 24, 1854 in Holland Landing, Ontario.
Children:
416 i. Richard Thomas9 Earle, b. August 13, 1855 in Holland Landing, Ontario. date of his birth and Minerva’s death don’t match.
181. Alfred8 Willson, (Richard "Titus"7, Hugh L.6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. July 28, 1832/1833 in East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario, d. May 26, 1906 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
He married Mary Louisa Lewis.
Children:
417 i. Maude9 Willson, b. March 24, 1863.
182. Albert8 Willson, (Richard "Titus"7, Hugh L.6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. August 16, 1840 in East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario, d. February 7, 1895 in Alexandria, Ontario. He was a Ontario school teacher, later becoming a Church of England minister.
He married Sarah Jane Kempshall, married 1864.
Children:
418 i. Annie Alberta9 Willson, b. 1866 in Ontario.
419 ii. Eleanor Stennett Willson, b. 1869 in Ontario.
420 iii. George Harrison Willson, b. August 13, 1871 in York, York County, Ontario, d. June 1, 1950.
He married Beatrice Lundy, married December 22, 1898 in Sharon, East Gwllimbury, York, Ontario, b. December 28, 1873 in Sharon, East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario.
183. Hannah M.8 Willson, (Richard "Titus"7, Hugh L.6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. 1845, d. June 1873.
She married Alfred Dickson, b. 1840/1841 in Ontario. Alfred: of Scottish descent, Presbyterian and a farmer
Listed as a widower living in Zone, Bothwell, Ontario in the 1881 census.
Children:
421 i. Arvilla9 Dickson, b. 1866.
422 ii. William A. Dickson, b. 1871.
423 iii. George A. Dickson, b. 1872/1873.
195. James Wellington8 Willson, (Hiram Robinson7, Hugh L.6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. October 27, 1824 in East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario, d. July 8, 1917 in Whitchurch, York, Ontario. burial: Aurora, York, Ontario
employed as a farmer in Innisfil, Simcoe, Ontario, later moving to Aurora, York, Ontario.
He married Johanna/Joanna Gleason, married February 28, 1849, b. October 7, 1830 in East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario, (daughter of Ira Gleason and Joanna Hill) d. Feb 16/24, 1916. Johanna/Joanna: burial: Aurora, York, Ontario
her parents came from Pennsylvania.
Children:
+ 424 i. Arabella9 Willson b. January 3, 1850.
425 ii. Almana Willson, b. April 7, 1851, d. October 15, 1916. no children.
She married John Thornburn, b. in Buffalo, New York, U.S.
+ 426 iii. Joel Alexander Willson b. September 22, 1854.
+ 427 iv. Walter Scott Willson b. October 9, 1854.
+ 428 v. Marhsall Henry Willson b. July 15, 1856.
+ 429 vi. Joanna Caroline Willson b. December 20, 1858.
+ 430 vii. James B. Harvey Willson b. May 30, 1861.
+ 431 viii. Mary Emily Willson b. September 12, 1863.
+ 432 ix. Martha Adeline Willson b. July 27, 1864.
+ 433 x. Egbert Charles Willson b. May 24, 1872.
+ 434 xi. Alberta Louisa Willson b. March 19, 1874.
196. Lambert8 Willson, (Hiram Robinson7, Hugh L.6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. Apr 17, 1828/1829 in East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario, d. April 24, 1902. burial: St. Peter's Anglican Cemetery: Churchill, Innisfil, Simcoe, Ontario
employed as a farmer
He farmed at South-half Lot 16, Concession 3, Innisfil Township. The farm was called, “The Maplesâ€.
He married Mary Doan, b. January 30, 1834 in Bond Head, West Gwillimbury, Simcoe, Ontario, (daughter of James Hartley Doan and Susan Kinsey) d. November 7, 1911. Mary: burial: St. Peter's Anglican Cemetery: Churchill, Innisfil, Simcoe, Ontario.
Children:
+ 435 i. Norman Adolphus9 Willson b. March 18, 1862.
436 ii. Susannah Louisa Willson, b. January 20, 1864, d. February 27, 1941.
She married Robert Wallace Sloan, b. 1850, d. 1923.
437 iii. Eveleen M. Willson, b. February 5, 1866, d. April 9, 1957.
She married James Quincy Bemrose, b. September 7, 1860, d. January 8, 1939.
+ 438 iv. Herbert Charles Willson b. March 24, 1868.
197. Louisa8 Willson, (Hiram Robinson7, Hugh L.6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. November 8, 1831.
She married Daniel Ambrose Lundy, b. November 8, 1827, (son of Enos H. Lundy and Margaret Bostwick) d. July 8, 1900.
Children:
+ 439 i. Alberta9 Lundy.
202. Emily Ellen8 Willson, (Rev. Hugh Henry7, Hugh L.6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. September 23, 1821, d. February 13, 1918.
She married (1) John/Enos Hall, married June 3, 1846 in York, Ontario.
She married (2) John Tomlinson Everingham, married January 2, 1851 in St. Paul's - Newmarket, York, Ontario.
Children:
440 i. Elizabeth9 Everingham, b. 1853.
441 ii. Mary Everingham.
442 iii. Sarah Everingham.
443 iv. Thomas W. Everingham, b. 1856.
444 v. John Jr. Everingham, b. 1861.
203. William Hugh "Henry"8 Willson, (Rev. Hugh Henry7, Hugh L.6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. 1822 in East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario or Alliston, Adjala Township, Simcoe, Ontario, d. October 12, 1898 in Oro Township, Simcoe County, Ontario. burial: St. James' Anglican Cemetery: Crown Hill, Vespra Township, Simcoe, Ontario
living in Mulmur Township, Dufferin County, Ontario at time of marriage to Isabella Moore Cleland
William operated a sawmill in Simcoe County Ontario.
He married (1) Mary Horne, b. 1832, d. 1865.
Children:
+ 445 i. Anne9 Willson b. 1856.
+ 446 ii. Sarah Willson b. 1860.
+ 447 iii. Mary "Minnie" Willson b. 1863.
+ 448 iv. Emily "Emma" Willson b. 1865.
He married (2) Isabella Moore Cleland, married November 8, 1866 in Simcoe County, Ontario, b. 1832 in County Down, Ireland, (daughter of James Cleland and Mary Moore) d. December 1, 1901. Isabella: married a Mr. Walsh before marrying William Hugh "Henry" Willson?
living in Adjala Township, Simcoe County, Ontario at time of marriage to William Hugh Henry Willson
Witnesses at marriage to William Willson: William Givens & Thomas Dixon of Adjala Township, Simcoe County, Ontario
The LDS site lists only one Isabella Walsh born in Jul 25 1832 chr. Sep 4 1832 born to a William & Anne Walsh Adare, Limerick, Ireland.
Children:
+ 449 v. Henry Hugh Willson b. 1868.
450 vi. Agnes Elizabeth Willson, b. 1870, d. 1968.
She married Rev. John D. Fitzpatrick, b. 1870, d. 1954.
451 vii. Arthur William Willson, b. July 9, 1872 in Oro Township, Simcoe County, Ontario, d. June 13, 1940 in Fresno, California, U.S. He served in the 1918 war, no record of any marriage.
+ 452 viii. Ernest Moore Willson b. October 10, 1875.
453 ix. Hugh Willson, b. 1868, d. as infant.
204. Andrew Boland8 Willson, (Rev. Hugh Henry7, Hugh L.6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. 1826, d. 1868.
He married Sarah unknown, married 1855, b. 1833 in Ontario.
Children:
454 i. Egbert9 Willson, b. 1856 in Crown Hill, Vespra Township, Simcoe County, Ontario, d. April 7, 1868.
455 ii. Margaret Willson, b. 1860 in Vespra Township, Simcoe County, Ontario.
456 iii. Amelia Willson, b. 1863 in Vespra Township, Simcoe County, Ontario.
457 iv. Frank Willson, b. 1866 in Vespra Township, Simcoe County, Ontario. possible connect to a Hattie Mae Vanderveer d.Jun 20 1932 Geneva Ont. Report says Frank died in Billsboro.
209. Titus C.8 Willson, (Rev. Hugh Henry7, Hugh L.6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. 1837 in West Gwillimbury, Simcoe, Ontario. witness at marriage to Mary Then: George R. Hogaboom.
He married (1) Mary Then, married November 14, 1861 in Newmarket, York, Ontario, b. 1843 in Whitby, Ontariio, (daughter of George Then and Sarah Potter).
Children:
+ 458 i. Frank9 Willson b. 1863.
459 ii. Eva L. Willson, b. 1864.
+ 460 iii. Harry G. Willson b. March 23, 1867.
461 iv. Edward F. Willson, b. 1868 in Michigan, U.S.
462 v. William T. Willson, b. September 1869 in Michigan, U.S. He and his wife were living in North Branch, Lapeer Co. Michigan in 1910 (Conflict: there is another William Willson b. 1870 Michigan whose parents are from Canada who married a Mary Bowers ? B. in Michigan whose parents were from Bavaria. In the 1920 census the mother in law Dora Bowers ? 85 immigrated to US in 1839. She became a naturalized citizen in 1860.)
He married Eliza unknown, b. August 1875 in Ohio, U.S., (daughter of unknown unknown and unknown unknown). Eliza: her parents were born in England.
+ 463 vi. Katherine "Kattie" M. Willson b. July 1873.
464 vii. Donald R. Willson, b. 1877 in Michigan, U.S. The 1900 census in Michigan shows Donald living with his sister Katherine and her husband Dr. James Fergusson b. July 1868.He was a finishing foreman. In 1910 he is listed as a lodger in Pittsburgh PA. In 1920 Donald has married and they are living in Chicago and have Blanche’s niece living with them, Blanche Maher. Donald lists work as marble work like his father Titus.
He married Blanche unknown, b. 1883 in Michigan, U.S., (daughter of unknown unknown and unknown unknown). Blanche: her parents were born in Ohio.
He married (2) Hattie Biesinger, married December 29, 1887 in Port Huron, St. Clair County, Michigan, U.S., (daughter of Thomas Biesinger and unknown unknown). Hattie: married a Mr. Clark before marrying Titus C. Willson.
213. Hugh MacGregor8 Willson, (Dr. James Harvey7, Hugh L.6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. 1831, d. August 15, 1908 in Los Angeles, California, U.S.
He married Elizabeth Jane Wright, married June 10, 1851, b. March 24, 1834 in Brownstone, Sevier County, Arkansas, U.S., d. March 15, 1883. Elizabeth: (Elizabeth Refused to move out to California and divorced Hugh and married a rich landowner in the area, Samuel Coble. The children stayed with Elizabeth in Arkansas. Hugh was the son of James Harvey Willson’s 1st marriage. Elzora Friesen writes that she has records indicating Elizabeth J. Wright married Samuel Basil Millwee Sept 14 1854. (It was Samuel’s second marriage. He went on to have six marriages).
Children:
465 i. Minerva Jane9 Willson, b. January 17, 1854, d. January 15, 1943.
She married Silas Right Bowman, married February 14, 1877, b. August 19, 1851, d. November 8, 1934.
+ 466 ii. James Earl Willson b. February 22, 1855.
+ 467 iii. Thomas Benjamin Willson b. Oct. 24, 1856/1857.
214. Dr. James B.8 Willson, (Dr. James Harvey7, Hugh L.6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. April 15, 1840 in Wilcox, Alabama, U.S.
He married Nancy Ann Kelly, b. Oct. 25, 1844/1846 in Villa Rica, Carroll, Georgia, U.S., (daughter of John F. Kelly and Lucy Hembree) d. October 14, 1911 in Winchester, Drew, Arkansas, U.S. Nancy: living in Ben Lomond, Arkansas in 1870 census, as were her parents.
Children:
468 i. Victoria Melissa9 Willson, b. 1869 in Villa Rica, Carroll, Georgia, U.S.
469 ii. Pearl Permilia Willson, b. 1871 in Winchester, Drew, Arkansas.
470 iii. William James B. Willson, b. 1875 in Winchester, Drew, Arkansas, U.S.
217. John T.8 Willson, (Dr. James Harvey7, Hugh L.6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. 1864/1866 in Ben Lomand, Arkansas, U.S., d. September 17, 1944 in Los Angeles, California, U.S.
He married Mary Julie Henderson, married 1897, b. 1878. Mary: Eleanor McLawrence writes that her great grandmother, Mary Julie Henderson went across the street in Ben Lomand Arkansas to the Sutton Place to get married before her father could stop them. They then moved into a house of their own. JT as he was called moved out to California in 1916. He was in the silent movies as well as homesteading 80 acres of land in the California desert.
Children:
471 i. Charles Russell9 Willson, b. 1899 in Arkansas, U.S., d. 1966. never married.
472 ii. Gussie May Willson, b. July 28, 1900 in Arkansas, U.S., d. January 17, 1965. some doubt as to validity of marriage to William Porter Renfroe.
She married (1) William Porter Renfroe.
She married (2) Herman Slack.
+ 473 iii. Louis Willson.
+ 474 iv. James Hervey Willson b. Jan. 1/25, 1910.
225. James Harvey8 Willson, (Alfred7, Hugh L.6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. 1846/1847 in Cherry Creek, Innisfil, Ontario.
He married unknown unknown.
Children:
475 i. James9 Willson, b. before 1881.
238. Dr. Job8 Willson, (John David7, David6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. 1829/1830. moved to San Francisco where he became a noted and wealthy doctor. Both his little boy and girl died as small children.
He married Maria Graham, married November 21, 1858, b. March 20, 1834, (daughter of William Graham and Elizabeth Doan).
Children:
476 i. Mary9 Willson, b. December 22, 1854 in Sharon, East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario, d. January 21, 1862 in Sharon, East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario.
477 ii. William Graham Willson, b. July 21, 1864 in Sharon, East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario, d. October 12, 1865 in Sharon, East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario.
242. Absalom "Abb"8 Willson, (John David7, David6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. April 24, 1849, d. March 11, 1939. burial: Queensville Cemetery
occupation: farmer
He inherited David Willson’s farm and the Sharon Temple and was one of their last members.
He married Harriet Stokes, b. June 11, 1852, (daughter of John Thomas Stokes and Martha Roberts) d. August 18, 1935. Harriet: burial: Queensville Cemetery.
Children:
478 i. Emily9 Willson, b. 1874.
479 ii. Georgina Willson, b. 1878.
+ 480 iii. Frank Russell Willson b. Jul 29, 1876/1877.
243. Rebecca8 Willson, (Israel7, David6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. November 27, 1829 in East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario, d. 1889.
She married William Malloy.
Children:
481 i. William Garrett Willson9 Malloy, b. 1857 in East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario. occupation: baker
witnesses at marriage: William Mutch of Newmarket and Kate R. Smith of East Gwillimbury.
He married Ella Bulmer, married July 24, 1889 in East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario, b. 1865 in Township of Peel, Waterloo County, Ontario, (daughter of William Bulmer and Caroline Malloy).
245. Amos Hughes8 Willson, (Israel7, David6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. May 13, 1835, d. August 29, 1912. burial: Newmarket Cemetery
He was a tobacco peddler and owned 437 acres in the township.
He married Mary Ann Graham, married October 16, 1856, b. June 18, 1836, (daughter of William Graham and Elizabeth Doan) d. March 18, 1923 in North Himsworth Township, Ontario, Canada. Mary: burial: Newmarket Cemetery.
Children:
482 i. Robert Reid9 Willson, b. October 12, 1857, d. July 16, 1883. burial: July 19, 1883: Newmarket Cemetery
(Named after a nephew Robert Reid went down on a steamship “Central America†in 1857 in the Gulf of Mexico coming back from California.) (another record says he drowned Port Huron Michigan).
483 ii. William Willson, b. Sep 4, 1854/59, d. December 23, 1861. burial: Newmarket Cemetery.
247. David Lee8 Willson, (Israel7, David6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. 1848, d. December 31, 1886. witnesses at marriage: Martha Stokes & Amos Lundy
She was a teacher and he was a farmer inheriting Isreal Willson’s land which was Lot # 6 Concession #2 . He is also listed as a yeoman in Ontario birth registrations. In the 1871 census he is listed as a Quaker while she is a member of the Church of England. Later both would become Presbyterians.
cause of death: typhoid fever
burial: Newmarket Cemetery.
He married Eliza Jane Stokes, married October 20, 1869, b. 1849, (daughter of John Thomas Stokes and Martha Roberts). Eliza: burial: Newmarket Cemetery.
Children:
+ 484 i. Henry Lee9 Willson b. September 20, 1870.
485 ii. Eva Marion Willson, b. November 5, 1873, d. August 17, 1883.
+ 486 iii. Mary Millicent Willson b. July 18, 1875.
487 iv. Russell David Willson, b. November 20, 1877 in East Gwillimbury, York, Ontario, d. Nov. 17, 1913 or 60.
He married Beatrice Viola Nash, married October 24, 1906, b. May 15, 1887/8 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, (daughter of Edward Bruce Nash and Winona E. Caverly) d. August 9 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Beatrice: (It appears she was also married to a Charles Butterfield in Los Angeles California. In which case Russell’s death in 1913 appears most likely.)
488 v. Emma Jane Willson, b. April 14, 1882, d. March 28, 1883.
489 vi. Fredrick Stokes Willson, b. May 2, 1885 in Newmarket, York, Ontario, d. May 10, 1885. alternative birth date: February 5, 1886: Newmarket, York, Ontario
alternative death date: October 5, 1886
burial: Newmarket, York, Ontario.
251. Clinger8 Willson, (Hugh David7, David6, John5, Hugh4, Hugh3 Wilson, Barbara2 Porter, Andrew1) b. 1823.
He married Angelina Harold, married February 15, 1847, b. 1828, (daughter of Samuel Harold and unknown unknown).
Children:
490 i. Satira9 Willson, b. 1847.
491 ii. Christine Willson, b. 1849.
492 iii. Clara Willson, b. 1851.
493 iv. Fanny Willson, b. 1853.
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