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Personal data Edward Wilson 

Source 1Sources 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16

Household of Edward Wilson

He is married to Margaret Walters.

They got married on May 18, 1854 at Fulton, Illinois, United States, he was 21 years old.Sources 4, 5, 10, 16


Child(ren):

  1. Twin female Wilson  1855-????
  2. Harriet Wilson  1855-1888
  3. Annie E Wilson  1856-1913
  4. John W Wilson  1858-1916
  5. Daniel Wilson  1859-1870
  6. Samuel Loren Wilson  1860-1926 
  7. Mary Eva Wilson  1861-1884
  8. Emma Jane Wilson  1863-1951
  10. Ida P. Wilson  1869-1887
  11. Melvin Wilson  1874-1964


Notes about Edward Wilson

Portrait and Biographical Album of Fulton County, Illinois: containing full page portraits and biographical sketches of prominent and representative citizens of the county: together with portraits and biographies of all the presidents of the United States, and governors of the state; Biographical Pub. Co., Chicago, IL; 1890; page 622 & 625; Transcribed by Margaret Rose Whitehurst
Edward Wilson is among the earliest native-born citizens of this county, who are still living within its limits. He grew with its growth, and since attaining manhood has been no unimportant factor in the great work that has resulted in making this one of the richest farming countries on the globe. Bernadotte Township, the place of his birth, is still his home, and his beautiful farm on section 24, compares favorably in point of cultivation and improvement with the best in this locality. The father of our subject was born in Ireland and him mother in Philadelphia, Pa. They were among the earliest settlers of this county, and here he was born April 5, 1833. He remained with his parents until he was twenty years old, receiving his education in the district schools in Bernadotte Township. At the age mentioned he started out in the world and made a trip across the plains with an ox-team, going through Salt Lake City, from there to American Valley, when he made his way to San Francisco, and so on to San Jose Valley. He returned to this part of the country by water, going by steamer to the Isthmus of Panama, and thence by another steamer to New Orleans, where he spent a few days and then proceeded up the Mississippi to St. Louis, Mo., and from there to Liverpool, this sate, and to Lewistown, arriving at his old home in the month of April, 1854, without an accident.
Shortly after his return, Mr. Wilson was wedded to Margaret, a daughter of T. J. and Susan Walters, of Bernadotte Township, their marriage having been solemnized May 18, 1854. They have resided in Bernadotte Township ever since, and nine children have been born to them, namely: Harriet, born March 19, 1855, married William Slock and died in the month of August, 1888, leaving one child, whom her parents are bringing up; Annie E., born April 11, 1856, married John Becker, and they reside on a part of our subject’s farm and have six children, four girls and two boys; John W., born December 28, 1858, lives on a farm in Bernadotte Township, where he and his wife Savannah, daughter of Levi and Elizabeth Couse, are rearing a family of five children, four daughters and one son; Samuel L., who lives in Elgin, Union County, Ore., born December 29, 1860, married Mattie, daughter of M. C. Maxwell, and they have one boy; Mary E., born November 27, 1861, died January 22, 1884; Emma J., born October 27, 1863, married Frank Howerter, a farmer, and they have three boys and one girl; George E., born August 5, 1866, died October 23, 1867; Ida R., born January 27, 1860, died April 7, 1887; Melvin, born January 19, 1874, lives at home with his parents.
Our subject is the owner of one hundred and sixty acres of fine farming land and carries on a good business as a general farmer. He is a sturdy Democrat in politics, and has borne an honorable part in the civic life of his county. He held the office of Trustee in the years 1887 – 88 – 89, and has been School Director for about twelve years. He has held the position of Road Commissioner and has been Pathmaster for six years. In him the Christian Church finds one of its most consistent and generous members, he belonging to the church of that denomination in Cuba and contributing liberally to its support. He is well known, and the incorruptible integrity of his character and his many fine qualities of head and heart have placed him high in the regard of his fellow-citizens.

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Ancestors (and descendant) of Edward Wilson

Elizabeth Perry
1742-1775
Catherine
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Hester Ramsey
1784-1875

Edward Wilson
1833-1917

1854

Margaret Walters
1838-1912

Twin female Wilson
1855-????
Harriet Wilson
1855-1888
Annie E Wilson
1856-1913
John W Wilson
1858-1916
Daniel Wilson
1859-1870
Samuel Loren Wilson
1860-1926
Mary Eva Wilson
1861-1884
Emma Jane Wilson
1863-1951
George Edward Wilson
1866-1867
Ida P. Wilson
1869-1887
Melvin Wilson
1874-1964

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    Sources

    1. (Not public)
    2. U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, Ancestry.com, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marshal General's Bureau / Ancestry.com
    3. 1870 United States Federal Census, Ancestry.com, Year: 1870; Census Place: Cass, Fulton, Illinois; Roll: M593_222; Page: 431B; Image: 298; Family History Library Film: 545721 / Ancestry.com
    4. Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1860-1920, Ancestry.com / Ancestry.com
    5. 1900 United States Federal Census, Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lewistown, Fulton, Illinois; Roll: 302; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0027; FHL microfilm: 1240302 / Ancestry.com
    6. 1910 United States Federal Census, Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lewistown, Fulton, Illinois; Roll: T624_288; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 0093; FHL microfilm: 1374301 / Ancestry.com
    7. Web: Illinois, Find A Grave Index, 1809-2012, Ancestry.com / Ancestry.com
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    9. 1860 United States Federal Census, Ancestry.com, Year: 1860; Census Place: Cass, Fulton, Illinois; Roll: M653_179; Page: 779; Image: 777; Family History Library Film: 803179 / Ancestry.com
    10. U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Yates Publishing, Source number: 950.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: GAK / Ancestry.com
    11. Nebraska, Marriage Records, 1855-1908, Ancestry.com, Library and Archives of the Nebraska State Historical Society; Lincoln, Nebraska / Ancestry.com
    12. 1850 United States Federal Census, Ancestry.com, Year: 1850; Census Place: Bernadotte, Fulton, Illinois; Roll: M432_107; Page: 125A; Image: 117 / Ancestry.com
    13. Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947, Ancestry.com / Ancestry.com
    14. 1880 United States Federal Census, Ancestry.com and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Year: 1880; Census Place: Bernadotte, Fulton, Illinois; Roll: 207; Family History Film: 1254207; Page: 53B; Enumeration District: 032; Image: 0451 / Ancestry.com
    15. Illinois, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1772-1999, Ancestry.com, Estate packets, ca. 1830-1922; Author: Illinois. County Court (Fulton County); Probate Place: Fulton, Illinois / Ancestry.com
    16. Illinois, Marriages, 1851-1900, Jordan Dodd and Liahona Research, comp. / Ancestry.com

    Historical events

    Birthday April 5, 1833

    • The temperature on April 5, 1833 was about 9.0 °C. Wind direction mainly south-southeast. Weather type: betrokken dampig. Source: KNMI
    •  This page is only available in Dutch.
      De Republiek der Verenigde Nederlanden werd in 1794-1795 door de Fransen veroverd onder leiding van bevelhebber Charles Pichegru (geholpen door de Nederlander Herman Willem Daendels); de verovering werd vergemakkelijkt door het dichtvriezen van de Waterlinie; Willem V moest op 18 januari 1795 uitwijken naar Engeland (en van daaruit in 1801 naar Duitsland); de patriotten namen de macht over van de aristocratische regenten en proclameerden de Bataafsche Republiek; op 16 mei 1795 werd het Haags Verdrag gesloten, waarmee ons land een vazalstaat werd van Frankrijk; in 3.1796 kwam er een Nationale Vergadering; in 1798 pleegde Daendels een staatsgreep, die de unitarissen aan de macht bracht; er kwam een nieuwe grondwet, die een Vertegenwoordigend Lichaam (met een Eerste en Tweede Kamer) instelde en als regering een Directoire; in 1799 sloeg Daendels bij Castricum een Brits-Russische invasie af; in 1801 kwam er een nieuwe grondwet; bij de Vrede van Amiens (1802) kreeg ons land van Engeland zijn koloniën terug (behalve Ceylon); na de grondwetswijziging van 1805 kwam er een raadpensionaris als eenhoofdig gezag, namelijk Rutger Jan Schimmelpenninck (van 31 oktober 1761 tot 25 maart 1825).
    • In the year 1833: Source: Wikipedia
      • The Netherlands had about 2.9 million citizens.
      • January 3 » The United Kingdom claims sovereignty over the Falkland Islands.
      • January 13 » United States President Andrew Jackson writes to Vice President Martin Van Buren expressing his opposition to South Carolina's defiance of federal authority in the Nullification Crisis.
      • April 1 » The Convention of 1833, a political gathering of settlers in Mexican Texas to help draft a series of petitions to the Mexican government, begins in San Felipe de Austin.
      • May 25 » The Chilean Constitution of 1833 is promulgated.
      • July 11 » Noongar Australian aboriginal warrior Yagan, wanted for the murder of white colonists in Western Australia, is killed.
      • December 18 » The national anthem of the Russian Empire, "God Save the Tsar!", is first performed.

    Day of marriage May 18, 1854

    • The temperature on May 18, 1854 was about 12.3 °C. There was 0.1 mm of rain. The atmospheric humidity was 90%. Source: KNMI
    •  This page is only available in Dutch.
      De Republiek der Verenigde Nederlanden werd in 1794-1795 door de Fransen veroverd onder leiding van bevelhebber Charles Pichegru (geholpen door de Nederlander Herman Willem Daendels); de verovering werd vergemakkelijkt door het dichtvriezen van de Waterlinie; Willem V moest op 18 januari 1795 uitwijken naar Engeland (en van daaruit in 1801 naar Duitsland); de patriotten namen de macht over van de aristocratische regenten en proclameerden de Bataafsche Republiek; op 16 mei 1795 werd het Haags Verdrag gesloten, waarmee ons land een vazalstaat werd van Frankrijk; in 3.1796 kwam er een Nationale Vergadering; in 1798 pleegde Daendels een staatsgreep, die de unitarissen aan de macht bracht; er kwam een nieuwe grondwet, die een Vertegenwoordigend Lichaam (met een Eerste en Tweede Kamer) instelde en als regering een Directoire; in 1799 sloeg Daendels bij Castricum een Brits-Russische invasie af; in 1801 kwam er een nieuwe grondwet; bij de Vrede van Amiens (1802) kreeg ons land van Engeland zijn koloniën terug (behalve Ceylon); na de grondwetswijziging van 1805 kwam er een raadpensionaris als eenhoofdig gezag, namelijk Rutger Jan Schimmelpenninck (van 31 oktober 1761 tot 25 maart 1825).
    • From April 19, 1853 till July 1, 1856 the Netherlands had a cabinet Van Hall - Donker Curtius with the prime ministers Mr. F.A. baron Van Hall (conservatief-liberaal) and Mr. D. Donker Curtius (conservatief-liberaal).
    • In the year 1854: Source: Wikipedia
      • The Netherlands had about 3.3 million citizens.
      • February 17 » The United Kingdom recognizes the independence of the Orange Free State.
      • February 23 » The official independence of the Orange Free State is declared.
      • March 28 » Crimean War: France and Britain declare war on Russia.
      • March 31 » Commodore Matthew Perry signs the Convention of Kanagawa with the Tokugawa Shogunate, opening the ports of Shimoda and Hakodate to American trade.
      • May 30 » The Kansas–Nebraska Act becomes law establishing the US territories of Kansas and Nebraska.
      • October 9 » Crimean War: The siege of Sevastopol begins.

    Day of death March 5, 1917

    • The temperature on March 5, 1917 was between -4.2 °C and 0.3 °C and averaged -2.1 °C. There was 1.2 mm of rain. There was 1.2 hours of sunshine (11%). The average windspeed was 4 Bft (moderate breeze) and was prevailing from the east-southeast. Source: KNMI
    • Koningin Wilhelmina (Huis van Oranje-Nassau) was from 1890 till 1948 sovereign of the Netherlands (also known as Koninkrijk der Nederlanden)
    • In The Netherlands , there was from August 29, 1913 to September 9, 1918 the cabinet Cort van der Linden, with Mr. P.W.A. Cort van der Linden (liberaal) as prime minister.
    • In the year 1917: Source: Wikipedia
      • The Netherlands had about 6.5 million citizens.
      • March 15 » Tsar Nicholas II of Russia abdicates the Russian throne ending the 304-year Romanov dynasty.
      • April 12 » World War I: Canadian forces successfully complete the taking of Vimy Ridge from the Germans.
      • June 23 » In a game against the Washington Senators, Boston Red Sox pitcher Ernie Shore retires 26 batters in a row after replacing Babe Ruth, who had been ejected for punching the umpire.
      • June 26 » World War I: The American Expeditionary Forces begin to arrive in France. They will first enter combat four months later.
      • November 25 » World War I: German forces defeat Portuguese army of about 1,200 at Negomano on the border of modern-day Mozambique and Tanzania.
      • December 12 » Father Edward J. Flanagan founds Boys Town as a farm village for wayward boys.

    Day of burial March 7, 1917

    • The temperature on March 7, 1917 was between -7.7 °C and -0.7 °C and averaged -4.4 °C. There was 7.7 hours of sunshine (68%). The average windspeed was 5 Bft (very strong wind) and was prevailing from the northeast. Source: KNMI
    • Koningin Wilhelmina (Huis van Oranje-Nassau) was from 1890 till 1948 sovereign of the Netherlands (also known as Koninkrijk der Nederlanden)
    • In The Netherlands , there was from August 29, 1913 to September 9, 1918 the cabinet Cort van der Linden, with Mr. P.W.A. Cort van der Linden (liberaal) as prime minister.
    • In the year 1917: Source: Wikipedia
      • The Netherlands had about 6.5 million citizens.
      • April 16 » Vladimir Lenin returns to Petrograd, Russia, from exile in Switzerland.
      • June 23 » In a game against the Washington Senators, Boston Red Sox pitcher Ernie Shore retires 26 batters in a row after replacing Babe Ruth, who had been ejected for punching the umpire.
      • October 4 » World War I: The Battle of Broodseinde is fought between the British and German armies in Flanders.
      • October 31 » World War I: Battle of Beersheba: The "last successful cavalry charge in history".
      • November 7 » The Gregorian calendar date of the October Revolution, which gets its name from the Julian calendar date of 25 October. On this date in 1917, the Bolsheviks storm the Winter Palace.
      • December 6 » World War I: USSJacob Jones is the first American destroyer to be sunk by enemy action when it is torpedoed by German submarine SMU-53.
    

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