William Wilson, son of William Wilson & Elenor Downs "Ellen", was born Dec 25, 1836 Mercer Co PA, died date/place unknown.
Occupation: Farmer
Married: Amanda Maria Wingard Sep 7, 1871 Mercer Co PA. She was born 1853 PA.

Children of William & Maria:
1. Henry E. born 1873 Mercer Co PA.
2. Myrtle May born 1878 Mercer Co PA.
3. William R. born PA.
4. Nelson F. born 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. Their real estate is 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. Their real estate is 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 William Wilson age 77, Eleanor age 60, William age 33, Mary age 23 & Margaret age 16 on their farm in Jackson township. Their real estate is valued at $1600 & personal property valued at $1200. It is noted Eleanor Wilson cannot write. All were born in Pennsylvania. (pg 331b, #110)
4. Jun 10, 1880 Mercer Co PA census record shows William Wilson Jr. age 43, Maria age 27, Henry E. age 7 & Myrtle May age 2 on their farm in Jackson township. All were born in Pennsylvania. (pg 210b, #4)
5. William Wilson Jr. is my gg Uncle.

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