He married Melissa Unknown before 1852, probably in Tennessee.
By the 1860 census, the couple had two children;
John Wilson b c 1852
James R or K Wilson b c 1857
And a female born 1860-1865.
In the agriculture census of 1860, Aaron has 3 acres in Union County, IL.
On 1 July 1863, Aaron Wilson, married and born in TN was listed on the civil war draft for Jonesboro, IL.
The 1865 state census states that Aaron Wilson had a son under 10 and a daughter under 10.
On 2 June 1868 in Union County, Illinois, Aaron and Malissa had filed for divorce and it was dismissed.
Research Notes
This Aaron Wilson may be related to George W Wilson who is living nearby, Wilson-116841.
Sources
1860 United States Federal Census: "1860 United States Federal Census" Illinois > Union > Township 12 S Range 1 W Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Image (accessed 27 April 2024) Aron Wilson.
Illinois > Agriculture > 1860 > Union > Township 11 Range 1: "U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880" Illinois > Agriculture > 1860 > Union > Township 11 Range 1 Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Image (accessed 27 April 2024) Aaron Wilson.
Military Service; 1 July 1863 Draft, Jonesboro, Union Co, IL. Aaron Wilson age 30 married, b TN
1865 STATE CENSUS; Jonesboro, Union County, Illinois; Aron Wilson age 20-30, female age 20-30, 1 male under 10, 1 female under 10.
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