John was born about 1806 [1]. He was the son of Alexander (first name uncertain) and Olive Gates Wilson. He married Abigail Evans in 1831 [2]. In 1835, he witnessed the land purchase of his sister, Esther Pratt Wilson[3]. He passed away before 1840, and his widow appeared as head of household in the 1840 census.
Sources
↑1830 Census:
"United States Census, 1830"
citing Page: 59; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M19; Digital film/folder number: 005155871; FHL microfilm: 0007648; Image number: 120
FamilySearch Record: XHPY-N4K (accessed 28 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GYY1-9FH6
John Wilson in Clark, Greene, Illinois, United States.
↑Marriage:
"Illinois, County Marriages, 1810-1940"
citing Page: 25; Digital film/folder number: 004539344; FHL microfilm: 001306059; Image number: 425; Packet letter: A
FamilySearch Record: X2P6-L47 (accessed 28 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 939Z-YX9X-CZ
John Wilson marriage to Abigail Evans in 1831 in Clark, Illinois, United States.
↑Deed:
"Deed records, 1821-1930"
Catalog: Deed records, 1821-1930 Deed records v. A 1821-1833 v. B(p. 1-192) 1834-1838
Film number: 008334959 > image 317 of 374
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CST8-TSRN-9 (accessed 28 April 2024)
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