William, parents unknown, was born ? 27, 1760 York Co PA, died Dec 14, 1837 Mercer Co PA.
Occupation: Farmer
Married: Unknown

Children of William:
1. William born 1792 Alegheny Co PA.
Married: Elenor Downs "Ellen" 1833 PA. She was born about 1816 PA.
Children: William, John, Samuel, Mary & Margaret
2. Samuel born PA.
Married: Rachel Meel.
3. Betsey born PA.
Never Married
4. Peggy born PA.
Married: Henry Guess
5. Rebecca born about 1795 PA.
Married: Joseph Turney. He was born about 1795.

Notes:
1. 1760 William Wilson was born in York Co PA. (Rev War File)
2. May 1, 1780 enlisted as a private in York Co PA under the command of Capt. James Johnston & Col Craig for a 7 month tour of duty. (Rev War File)
3. 1784 William was discharged from military & moved to Franklin Co PA & lived for 2yrs, then went to York Co PA & lived 2yrs, then moved to Pittsburg PA for 2yrs, then moved to Alegheny Co PA & lived there 10yrs.
4. 1797 William Wilson moved his family to Mercer Co PA which consisted of a wife, name unknown & 5 children William, Samuel, Betsey, Peggy & Rebecca. (Rev War File)
5. 1800 Mercer Co PA census record shows William Wilson as head of household which consisted of 2 males ages 0-9, 1 male age 26-44, 1 female age 26-44yrs. (pg 462, #6)
6. 1810 Mercer Co PA census record shows William Wilson as head of household which consisted of 1 male 0-9yrs, 1 male10-15yrs, 1 male 16-25yrs, 1 male 45yrs&up, 3 females 0-9yrs, 1 female 10-15yrs, 1 female 26-44yrs living in Coolspring township. (pg 63, #13)
7. 1820 Mercer Co PA census record shows Joseph Turney as head of household which consisted of 2 males 0-9yrs, 1 male 16-25yrs & 1 female 26-44yrs living in Coolspring township. (pg 76, #1)
8. 1820 Mercer Co PA census record shows William Wilson as head of household which consisted of 1 male 0-9yrs, 1 male 26-44yrs, 1 male 45yrs&up, 1 female 16-25yrs & 1 female 45yrs&up living in Coolspring township. (pg 76, #9)
9. Nov 1830 Mercer Co PA census record shows Joseph Turney as head of household which consisted of 1 male 0-4yrs, 1 male 5-9yrs, 1 male 30-39yrs, 1 female 10-14yrs & 1 female 30-39yrs living in Coolspring township. (pg 252, #19)
10. Nov 1830 Mercer Co PA census record show William Wilson as head of household which consisted of 2 males 70-79yrs & 1 female 50-59yrs living in Coolspring township. (pg 252, #21)
11. Jun 28, 1833 William Wilson was issued a certificate of pension for his service in Revolutionary War. (Rev War File)
12. Dec 14, 1837 William Wilson died in Mercer Co PA. (Rev War File)
13. William Wilson is my ggg grandfather.





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