John, son of William Wilson & Eleanor ?, was born 1843 Mercer Co PA, died date/place unknown.
Married: Elizabeth ? about 1861 Mercer Co PA. She was born 1844 PA.
Occupation: Farmer

Children:
1. Eva M. born 1862 Mercer Co PA.
2. Harry M. born 1864 Mercer Co PA.
3. Martha W. born 1867 Mercer Co PA.

Notes:

1. Sep 6, 1850 Mercer Co PA census record shows William Wilson age 53, Eleanor age 39, William age 14, John age 9, Samuel age 8, Mary age 5 & David age 6 months on their farm in Cool Spring township. All children except David attended school. William is listed as a farmer with real estate valued at $2000. All were born in Pennsylvania. (pg 341, #1318)
2. Aug 6, 1860 Mercer Co PA census shows William Wilson age 62, Eleanor age 44, William age 23, John age 17, Samuel age 16, Mary age 14 & Margaret age 6 on their farm in Jackson township, P.O. North Liberty. It is noted that William is a farmer with real estate valued at $5000 & personal property valued at $900. John, Samuel & William Jr are listed as farm laborers. All were born in Pennsylvania. (pg 314-315, #1020)
3. Jun 25, 1870 Mercer Co PA census record shows John Wilson age 27, Elizabeth age 26, Eva M. age 8, Harry M. age 6 & Martha W. age 3 on their farm in Jackson township. Their real estate is valued at $1600 & personal property at $870. Eva attended school & all were born in PA. (pg 331b, #109)
4. John Wilson is my gg Uncle.


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