Thomas & Eleanor WILLSON

Susan WERNER Parents: Ronald WERNER and Irene Isabelle RICE.

Marian WEST Marian married a Klink (sp). As of 1990, she was a mail carrier in Hartstown. Parents: William Phyneas WEST and Ethel Odene WILSON.

Robert WEST Lived in Texas. Wife is Melva. They had three children. Parents: William Phyneas WEST and Ethel Odene WILSON.

He was married to Melva.

William WEST Wife is Rose of Cocoa Beach, Florida. They had one son. In 1989, William was 69. Parents: William Phyneas WEST and Ethel Odene WILSON.

William Phyneas WEST was born on 7 May 1894.⁽⁶⁶⁾ William and Ethel had four sons; William Merrill, Frank Richard, Robert James, and Marion Lewis.

He was married to Ethel Odene WILSON. Children were: Robert WEST, Marian WEST, William WEST.

Mary Jane WHEELER was born.

Children were: Elvira E ASHCROFT .

Clark D. WHIPPLE resided in Cleveland, OH.

He was married to Isabel Norene LARGE.

Jothan WHITAKER⁽⁶⁶⁴⁾ Jothan emigrated from England where he met and married Mary Miller. Only after the marriage did they discover they were first cousins.

He was married to Mary MILLER. Children were: Sarah WHITAKER.

Sarah WHITAKER⁽⁶⁶⁵⁾ Parents: Jothan WHITAKER and Mary MILLER.

She was married to Moses ALLEN in 1773. (The marriage took place at the home of Sarah's brother, Nathaniel.) Children were: Hannah ALLEN, Jeremiah ALLEN.

Nellie WHITESELL resided in 1907 in Cedar Rapids, IA. She was born in Iowa City, Johnson County, IA. Nellie was the daughter of John and Mary (DANA) WHITSEL. John died 26 Jan 1898 at age 56 years, and Mary died 4 Oct 1903 at age 59 years 6 months.

She was married to Justin Avery EBERHART on 10 Sep 1888 in Iowa City, Johnson County, IA.⁽⁶⁶⁶⁾ She was divorced from Justin Avery EBERHART in Apr 1907 in Linn County, IA.⁽⁶⁶⁷⁾ Children were: Wilford John EBERHART, Harriet May EBERHART, Fred William EBERHART.

John WHITING

He was married to Joyce RICHMOND.

Susan WILCOXEN was born in Apr 1951.

She was married to Gary Kevin BLESSMAN on 18 Dec 1976 in Lewistown, IL.

WILLIAMS

He was married to Margaret A. MASON. Children were: Dora Mason WILLIAMS.

Clare WILLIAMS Parents: Dora Mason WILLIAMS and LANAGHER.

Cornelius WILLIAMS died bet. 1885 & 1888.⁽⁶⁶⁸⁾

He was married to Mary WILLSON on 3 Apr 1858.⁽⁶⁶⁹⁾ Children were: Homer Sylvester WILLIAMS, Martha Rosella WILLIAMS , Vivie May WILLIAMS.

Dora Mason WILLIAMS Parents: WILLIAMS and Margaret A. MASON.

He was married to LANAGHER . Children were: Clare WILLIAMS, Doral WILLIAMS.

Doral WILLIAMS Parents: Dora Mason WILLIAMS and LANAGHER.

Harvey Elmer WILLIAMS was born on 30 Aug 1881. Parents: Homer Sylvester WILLIAMS and Emma BARTLET.

Homer Sylvester WILLIAMS was born on 21 Feb 1859. Parents: Cornelius WILLIAMS and Mary WILLSON.

He was married to Emma BARTLET on 26 Nov 1879.⁽⁶⁷⁰⁾ Children were: Harvey Elmer WILLIAMS .

Martha Rosella WILLIAMS was born on 1 Apr 1861. Parents: Cornelius WILLIAMS and Mary WILLSON.

She was married to Charles DOWNS on 15 Apr 1885.⁽⁶⁷¹⁾ Children were: Alta Lenora DOWNS, Bessie DOWNS.

Vivie May WILLIAMS was born on 20 Nov 1866. Parents: Cornelius WILLIAMS and Mary WILLSON.

Grace WILLIS died in 1688 in Eastham MA. Thomas and Grace had two children: Johathan and Lydia.

She was married to Thomas HATCH in 1626 in England. Children were: Jonathan HATCH.

Allen WILLSON was born on 29 Apr 1817 in North Shenango TWP Crawford County PA.⁽⁶⁷²⁾ He died on 24 May 1842 in GA. Parents: Hugh WILLSON and Hannah ALLEN .

He was married to Mary before 1851. Allen and Mary gave an acre of land to the church in 1851 (CCo. Deeds E-2:339).

Andrew WILLSON⁽⁶⁷³⁾⁽⁶⁷⁴⁾⁽³⁹⁰⁾ was born in Feb 1777 in Lancaster County PA.⁽⁶⁷⁵⁾ He is recognized in in his grandfather's will in 1784.⁽³⁾ "I also give to my Grand Son Andrew Wilson the sum of five pounds." He appeared on the census in 1800 in Washington Township, Fayette County, PA.⁽⁶⁷⁶⁾ 00100-10100-00 He appeared on the census in 1820 in North Shenango TWP Crawford County PA.⁽⁶⁷⁷⁾ (200102-22110-0200), accounts for Andrew, Mary, Andrew's father Hugh, 3 male and 5 female children. He died 11 Dec 1843, aged 67y in Espyville, Crawford County, PA.⁽¹⁷⁾ He was buried in Wilson Cemetery, Espyville PA.⁽⁶⁷⁸⁾
BIOGRAPHY
Andrew immigrated from southwest Pennsylvania in 1801 and established the "Wilson Farm," as it was known as until 1906, on Tract 48, one mile south of Espyville. Andrew served during the War of 1812 in Captain Robert's Company of the Pennsylvania Militia from 25 Jul 1814 to 25 Aug 1814.

At his death, he provided for his family as follows: $20 each to his sons Hugh and Robert and to his daughters Sarah, Mary and Margaret, $5 to his daughter Isabelle and $30 and necessary bedding and furniture to his disabled daughter Rebecca, $50 and the remainder of the household furniture to his wife Mary, and $42 to his son Joseph the executor of his will. Since he was serving as the executor of the will of his son-in-law Isaac P. Marshall, he also provided for Isaac's wife and children from any residue due him from that estate.

At the Wilson Family Reunion in 1886, it was noted that Andrew and Marry Patton had 141 descendants; eight children, 47 grandchildren, 82 great grandchildren, and four great great grandchildren. Parents: Hugh WILLSON and Isabella MCKEEVER.

He was married to Mary PATTON in 1798 in Belle Vernon Washington TWP Fayette County PA. Children were: Sarah WILSON, Hugh WILSON 3rd, Isabel WILSON, Rebecca WILSON, Joseph William WILSON, Robert E. WILSON, Mary WILSON, Margaret WILSON.

Andrew WILLSON was born on 30 Jun 1835 in North Shenango TWP Crawford County PA.⁽⁶⁷⁹⁾⁽⁶⁸⁰⁾ He died on 10 Nov 1911.⁽⁶⁸¹⁾ He was buried on 14 Nov 1911 in Ravenna Cem., Ravenna Twp., Portage Co., OH.⁽⁶⁸²⁾ He was an Universal Church Minister. 1860: Andrew Wilson,D.D., unofficial Bishop of the Western Reserve. Born at
Ft. Shenango,PA June 30,1835. Educated in Kingsville,OH and Meadville,PA.
Entered the ministry at Willoughby,OH and preached also at Kent,Brimfield,
Ravenna,and many other places. Early worker for Buchtel College (now the
University of Akron). Organizer and pastor, had a record of 1211 marriages,
and 2128 funeral ceremonies. Died about 1912.
Source: Universalist Church in Ohio; author: Elmo Arnold Robinson

On 8 April 1910, the Reverend Andrew Willson was honored at a ceremony recognizing the golden anniversary of his ministry within the Universalist Church. In 1865 Andrew was appointed first pastor of the Universalist congregation in Kent, Ohio. Services were help in the Town Hall until the new church building was completed three years later. He remained as pastor until 1876 when he helped found and became the treasurer of Buchtel College, which later became the University of Akron. Parents: Hugh WILLSON and Hannah ALLEN.

He was married to Sara N. STURTEVANT on 18 Feb 1862.⁽⁶⁸³⁾ Children were: Joseph WILLSON.

He was married to Francis A. DOTY on 3 Oct 1884.⁽⁶⁸⁴⁾ ⁽¹⁶⁵⁾ Page 11 cites the marriage date as 7 Oct 1884, and page 9 as 3 Oct 1858.

Andrew WILLSON is recognized in in the will of his father.⁽³⁾ "I do also Bequeath to my oldest Son Andrew Wilson the Sum of sixty pounds. " Andrew resided in Colerain Township and appeared on its tax rolls as an "inmate and Sojurner" for only three years: 1781, taxed 6 shillings; 1782 taxed 15 shillings for a horse, a cow, and 2 sheep; 1783, taxed 15 shillings; 1783. He also appears in the 1790 census of Colerain Township, with one female. Parents: Thomas WILLSON and Eloner.

Annette WILLSON was born on 6 Mar 1859 in Espyville, Crawford County, PA.⁽¹⁷⁾ She was buried on 24 Jan 1861 in Wilson Cemetery, Espyville PA.⁽⁶⁸⁵⁾ Parents: Thomas WILLSON and Lorinda TRACE.

Charles WILLSON⁽⁶⁸⁶⁾ Lived in Florida. Parents: William WILLSON and Gertrude TREAT.

Ebben Isaac WILLSON was born on 12 Aug 1869 in Geneva TWP, Tuscola County MI.⁽⁶⁸⁷⁾ He died on 13 Dec 1950 in Tuscola County, MI.⁽⁶⁸⁸⁾ He died of infarct of lung after surgery for rectal cancer. He was buried in Demorest Cemetery, Akron, MI. Parents: Isaac W. WILLSON and Angeline M. PIERCE.

He was married to Grace M. MCCOY on 7 Jan 1897 in Geneva, Tuscola County, MI.⁽⁶⁸⁹⁾ Children were: Wayne M. WILSON.

Frank A. WILLSON was born on 25 Jun 1855 in Zimbro Valley. He appeared on the census in 1880 in Bear Butte Creek, Lawrence Co., SD.⁽⁶⁹⁰⁾ (A "Frank Wilson" listing.) He resided in Bathgate, Pembina Co., ND. He was a Newpaper Editor in Bathgate, Pembina Co., ND. Parents: Hugh Patterson WILLSON and Sarah E. COLE.

He was married to Etta SPAULDING on 27 Jun 1876.⁽⁶⁹¹⁾ Children were: Hugh S. WILLSON, Roscoe G. WILLSON.

Hannah WILLSON⁽⁶⁹²⁾ was born on 15 Mar 1824 in North Shenango TWP Crawford County PA.⁽⁶⁹³⁾ She died on 1 Nov 1835. She died of Scarlet Fever. Parents: Hugh WILLSON and Hannah ALLEN.

Horatio WILLSON was born about 1858.⁽⁶⁹⁴⁾ He was an Attorney in Akron OH. He had a wife and two children. Parents: Thomas WILLSON and Lorinda TRACE.

Hugh WILLSON⁽⁶⁹⁵⁾ was born on 8 Oct 1779 in Lancaster County PA.⁽⁶⁹⁶⁾ (One source has dob as 3 Oct.) He is recognized in in the will of his grandfather in 1784.⁽³⁾ ".I also give to my Grand Son Hugh Wilson the sum of five pounds." He resided after 1802 in North Shenango TWP Crawford County PA.⁽⁶⁹⁷⁾ He appeared on the census in 1820 in North Shenango TWP Crawford County PA.⁽⁶⁹⁸⁾ (200001-30010-0100) accounts for Hugh, Hannah, 2 male and 3 female children. He died on 27 Apr 1857 in Espyville, Crawford County, PA.⁽⁶⁹⁹⁾ (One source has dod as 21 Apr.) He was buried in Wilson Cemetery, Espyville PA.⁽⁷⁰⁰⁾
Hugh served during the War of 1812 in Captain Harzog's Company of the 2nd Pennsylvania Militia from 2 Oct 1812 to 17 Apr 1815. As of the Wilson Family Reunion in 1896, eight of the eleven children of Hugh and Hannah were living. Seven had lost their spouses, two had remarried, one of which had lost a second spouse. Parents: Hugh WILLSON and Isabella MCKEEVER .

He was married to Hannah ALLEN on 8 Feb 1810 in North Shenango TWP Crawford County PA.⁽⁷⁰¹⁾ Officiating was George Espy, Esq. Children were: Sarah "Aunt Sadie" WILSON, Isabel WILLSON , Rebecca WILLSON, Allen WILLSON , Hugh Patterson WILLSON, William WILLSON, Hannah WILLSON, Mary WILLSON, Thomas WILLSON, Pheobe WILLSON, Andrew WILLSON.

Hugh WILLSON⁽⁷⁰²⁾⁽³⁴⁾⁽⁷⁰³⁾ was born on 25 May 1757 in Lancaster Co, PA.⁽⁷⁰⁴⁾ He was baptized on 25 May 1757 in Lancaster Co, PA.⁽⁷⁰⁵⁾ He served in the military on 24 Nov 1780 in Colerain, Lancaster Co., PA.⁽⁷⁰⁶⁾ (He enlisted in the 4th Company, Captain Robert Miller, commanding, of the 6th Battalion, Colonel James Taylor, commanding, in 24 Nov 1780.) He owned 231 acres of land on 13 Jan 1781 in Colerain, Lancaster Co., PA.⁽⁷⁰⁷⁾ (Hugh purchased this land from his father 1 Jan 1781 for 1,600 pounds. Witnessing this deed were John Patterson and Richard Free. On 29 Jul 1784 Hugh mortgaged this land to Samuel McClellan and John Patterson for 720 pounds, the unpaid balance of the 1,200 pounds necessary to pay off the debts and bequests (347 pounds) of his father, as shown in his father's will. This debt was satisfied by Hugh on 16 Nov 1797. On 6 Mar 1787 Hugh and Isabella sold 26 acres and 138 perches for 58 pounds and 10 shillings. On 2 Oct 1792, Hugh and Isabella sold Robert Patterson four acres for 12 pounds.) He appeared on the census in 1783 in Colerain, Lancaster Co., PA.⁽⁷⁰⁸⁾ (He reported he had two houses and a barn and that 10 persons lived on his property.) He is recognized in in the will of his father in 1784.⁽³⁾ " And lastly as to all the Rest, Residue and Remainder of my personal Estate, goods, and [Chettles] of what kind or nature I own, I give and Bequeath to my Son Hugh Wilson." He appeared on the census in 1790 in Colerain, Lancaster Co., PA.⁽⁷⁰⁹⁾ (The census showed one male 16 years old or older, four males under 16, and five females. This census would account for Hugh, his wife, his four sons, one daughter, and three other females, perhaps his mother and sisters.) He appeared on the census in 1800 in Washington Township, Fayette County, PA.⁽⁷¹⁰⁾ (This census (00201-00101-00) accounts for Hugh and Isabella, both older than 45, 3 male and 1 female children, or all his children except Thomas. Hugh's son Andrew was separately counted with a wife and child.) He appeared on the census in 1820 in Shenango TWP, Crawford County, PA.⁽⁷¹¹⁾ (Hugh appears in Andrew WILLSON's family as a male > 44.) He appeared on the census in 1830 in Shenango TWP, Crawford County, PA.⁽⁷¹²⁾ (Hugh appears in the Andrew WILLSON family as a male > 80.) He died after 1830 in Espyville, Crawford County, PA.⁽⁷¹³⁾ ("About 1809 Hugh Wilson moved to Espyville and lived with his son Andrew until his death some 20 years later." )
Hugh moved his family westward to southwestern Pennsylvania and settled inf Fayette County, Pennsylvania. This move took place over the Great Pennsylvania Road, the current US Route 30, which runs from Philadelphia through Lancaster County to Pittsburgh. Originally a series of Indian trails, it was over this route that General Braddock's militia travelled on his ill-fated expedition in 1775 to take Fort Duquense at what is now Pittsburgh.

Migration to western PA was very popular among those of Scots-Irish descent, particularly after the Revolutionary War. This migration continued into northwestern PA and eastern OH during the next generation. Following this trend, Hugh's children moved to Crawford County in the northwestern corner of PA along with many other families from Fayette County, starting in 1800, and from there, some migrated to Astabula County, Ohio, and to Tuscola County, Michigan. About 1809 Hugh moved from Fayette County to the North Shenango TWP of Crawford County PA where he lived with his eldest son Andrew until his death about 20 years later.

Hugh WILLSON, Thomas WILLSON, Andrew WILSON, and Richard FREE signed Oaths of Allegiance on 2 Jul 1777. The Oath was administered and certified by Joseph Miller. (Mayhill, R. Thomas, compiler. Pennsylvania Deed Abstracts & Revolutionary War Oaths of Allegiance: Deed Books A through M, 1729 through ca 1770, L394T(2).)

Hugh sold his land to Samuel Downing who was listed in the 1800 Census, Bart Twp., Lancaster Co., Penn., as a male under 44 years of age. Parents: Thomas WILLSON and Eloner.

He was married to Isabella MCKEEVER on 8 Dec 1774 in Lancaster County PA.⁽⁷¹⁴⁾ [This marriage took place at St. James Episcopal (Anglican) Church. According to Leo Shelly, historian, Thomas Barton was Rector at the time. He served many communities of Lancaster County. The sketch is the Architect’s Drawing of St. James’ Episcopal Church about 1762. This sketch was found in 1930 by Prof. A. H. Young of Trinity College, Toronto, at the headquarters of S. P. G., London]
Children were: Thomas WILSON, Andrew WILLSON, Hugh WILLSON, Eloner "Nellie" WILSON, William WILSON .

Hugh Patterson WILLSON⁽⁷¹⁵⁾ was born on 19 Dec 1819 in North Shenango TWP Crawford County PA.⁽⁷¹⁶⁾ He resided after 12 Nov 1854 in Wabasha County MI.⁽⁷¹⁷⁾ He appeared on the census in 1880 in Wabasha Co, MN.⁽⁷¹⁸⁾ (An. "H.P. Wilson" listing.) He appeared on the census in 1880 in Deadwood City, Lawrence Co., SD.⁽⁷¹⁹⁾ (An. "H.P. Wilson" listing.) He died on 2 Jan 1908 in Bathgate, Pembina Co., ND. "...moved to Wabasha County MI. Nov. 12, 1854 in 1857 moved to where he was Postmaster until 1861." Parents: Hugh WILLSON and Hannah ALLEN.

He was married to Sarah E. COLE on 23 May 1851.⁽⁷²⁰⁾ Children were: Philena WILLSON, Frank A. WILLSON, Mary WILLSON.

Hugh S. WILLSON was born on 12 Oct 1877. He appeared on the census in 1910 in East Ely Pre., White Pine Co., NV.⁽⁷²¹⁾ (A "Hugh Wilson" listing.) Parents: Frank A. WILLSON and Etta SPAULDING.

Isaac W. WILLSON⁽⁷²²⁾ was born on 26 Apr 1842 in Espyville, Crawford County, PA.⁽⁷²³⁾ Tombstone shows birth in 1843. He died on 21 Sep 1928 in Geneva, Tuscola County, MI. Data from Pension Claim, Certificate Number 397.815. He was buried in Demorest Cemetery, Akron, MI.
Isaac was 11 years old when he moved with his parents to Tuscola County in the early 1850s. He farmed with his father on the family land until, at the age of 22, he bought 120 acres just west of Unionville. He cleared 16 acres and planted wheat. In 1864, just a year after buying his land, he was mustered into Company A of the 1st Michigan Infantry. He fought in the battles of Yellow House, Hatcher's Run, and the siege and capture of Richmond. He was mustered out on 9 July 1865 and suffered a year from severe illness induced by his exposures in the service.

Isaac bought his land on credit and had only a steer, calf, and an ax. The calf ran away and was lost, leaving Isaac and his family with a steer and an ax. Isaac built a cabin on his land. His family lived in it for some time before Isaac could put a door on it.

He was a founder of the local Metihodist Church and his home was used for services in its early days. He was survived by eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildrren. Parents: Hugh WILSON 3rd and Ann COLLINS.

He was married to Angeline M. PIERCE on 22 Feb 1866 in Akron, Tuscola, MI.⁽⁷²⁴⁾ (As a bride, Angeline moved with her husband to a small log cabin where they lived for years and returned in 1916 to celebrate their sixtieth wedding anniversary.) Children were: William E. WILSON, Ebben Isaac WILLSON, Alanson C. WILSON.

Isabel WILLSON⁽³²⁾⁽⁷²⁵⁾ was born on 16 Dec 1812 in North Shenango TWP Crawford County PA.⁽⁷²⁶⁾ She died on 12 Feb 1904 in Kendallville IN. After the death of her husband, Isabelle moved to her daughter's home in Kendallville IN where she lived until her death. Parents: Hugh WILLSON and Hannah ALLEN.

She was married to John B. TRACE on 4 Oct 1849.⁽⁷²⁷⁾ Children were: Eunice TRACE, Elvira TRACE.

Jean WILLSON is recognized in in the will of her father.⁽³⁾ "I also give and Bequeath to my daughter Jean Wilson the Sum of forty pounds. " Parents: Thomas WILLSON and Eloner.

She was married to HARRIS before 1893.⁽⁷²⁸⁾

John WILLSON is recognized in in the will of his father.⁽³⁾ "I also give and Bequeath to my Son John the Sum of two pounds. " Parents: Thomas WILLSON and Eloner.

Joseph WILLSON Parents: Andrew WILLSON and Sara N. STURTEVANT.

Margaret WILLSON⁽⁷²⁹⁾ is recognized in in the will of her father.⁽³⁾ ".I also give and Bequeath to my daughter Margaret Wilson the sum of Sixty pounds." There is a Margaret WILSON who married Joseph DENNY on 27 Nov 1769, at St. James Episcopal (Anglican) Church, Lancaster, PA. Parents: Thomas WILLSON and Eloner.

Mary WILLSON was born on 2 Aug 1826 in North Shenango TWP Crawford County PA.⁽⁷³⁰⁾ She died after 1896.⁽⁷³¹⁾ Parents: Hugh WILLSON and Hannah ALLEN.

She was married to Thomas E. THOMPSON on 28 Sep 1848.⁽⁷³²⁾ Children were: Amanda THOMPSON, Clara THOMPSON , Ida THOMPSON, Catherine THOMPSON , John Willson THOMPSON.

She was married to Cornelius WILLIAMS on 3 Apr 1858.⁽⁷³³⁾ Children were: Homer Sylvester WILLIAMS, Martha Rosella WILLIAMS, Vivie May WILLIAMS.

Mary WILLSON was born on 12 May 1867 in Grand Fords ND. She resided with father in Grand Fords ND. Parents: Hugh Patterson WILLSON and Sarah E. COLE.

Nancy WILLSON is recognized in in the will of her father.⁽³⁾ " I also Give and Bequeath to my daughter Nancy Wilson the sum of Sixty pounds." Parents: Thomas WILLSON and Eloner.

Nettie WILLSON⁽⁷³⁴⁾ Died young. Parents: Thomas WILLSON and Lorinda TRACE.

Pheobe WILLSON⁽⁷³⁵⁾ was born on 8 Jul 1831 in North Shenango TWP Crawford County PA.⁽⁷³⁶⁾ She died on 18 Dec 1907. Parents: Hugh WILLSON and Hannah ALLEN.

She was married to Horace MAXAM on 9 Feb 1857.⁽⁷³⁷⁾ Children were: Eva MAXAM, Inez MAXAM.

Philena WILLSON⁽⁷³⁸⁾ was born on 22 Feb 1852 in North Shenango TWP Crawford County PA. She died on 24 Aug 1871. Died of consumption. Parents: Hugh Patterson WILLSON and Sarah E. COLE.

Rebecca WILLSON was born on 11 Apr 1815 in North Shenango TWP Crawford County PA.⁽⁷³⁹⁾ She died in 1902 in Espyville Station, Crawford County, PA.⁽⁷⁴⁰⁾ Parents: Hugh WILLSON and Hannah ALLEN.

She was married to Matthew ELLIOT on 28 Dec 1843.⁽⁷⁴¹⁾ Page 9 of the Wilson Family History indicates the marrage year of 1843. Children were: Joseph A. ELLIOTT, Isabel ELLIOTT.

Roscoe G. WILLSON was born on 13 Jul 1879. According to the SSI, there is a Roscoe Willson, born 12 Aug 1879 who died Aug 1976 in ZIP 85001. SSN 526-40-0067 was issued in Arizona. Parents: Frank A. WILLSON and Etta SPAULDING.

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