Tilley Pearsall Genealogy Database
Person Page 427
Matthew Mead
M, #10651
Family:
| Son | Bush Mead+ (b. 4 August 1786, d. 13 January 1860) |
| Last Edited | 17 October 2020 |
William Wilson
M, #10652, b. between 1795 and 1800, d. 7 September 1881
Parents
| Father | Nehemiah Wilson, Jr. (b. about 1757, d. 3 August 1837) |
| Mother | Rachel Avery (b. about 1770, d. 2 December 1846) |
Family: Deborah Ann Warren (b. 22 September 1794, d. 17 January 1873)
| Daughter | Mary Wilson (b. 1824) |
| Daughter | Catherine Wilson (b. 1828) |
| Daughter | Jane Wilson (b. 1829) |
| Son | Samuel A. Wilson (b. 15 December 1829) |
| Daughter | Clarissa E. Wilson (b. 1834) |
| Son | James H. Wilson (b. 1835) |
| Daughter | Martha Wilson+ (b. 1836, d. 14 June 1882) |
Biography
| Research Note | We know from Nehemiah's wife's pension paperwork that they had a son named William who lived in New York City in 1853. I have found the most likely candidate, and entered his facts in this record. However, although this New York William Wilson fits well with what we know of Nehemiah's family, he may not be the William who was Nehemiah's son. Further research may provide additional evidence, or conflicting information. There is a family story about this family on Family Search, written in the 1940's by a descendant. https://www.familysearch.org/photos/gallery/album/69383 It does not say anything about the origins of William Wilson. But it does list the children, and does not list a son born before 1820. It does list a son Samuel A., b. 15 Dec 1829. | |
| Birth | between 1795 and 1800 | William Wilson was born between 1795 and 1800 in Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut. Birth range of 1795-1800 based on Nehemiah Wilson's 1790-1820 censuses. The Findagrave record of the William Wilson who may be this same man, lists his birth date as 26 May 1797, in Greenwich, CT.1 |
| Marriage | about 1817 | He and Deborah Ann Warren were married about 18172 |
| Census | 1820 | He appeared in the household of Nehemiah Wilson, Jr., in the census 1820 in Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut. Nehemiah is listed as3 |
| Census-not found | 1830 | William has not been found on the census of 1830 I have not found a census that seems to be William and family for 1830. It is possible he was still living with Nehemiah, but the people listed don't seem to match. |
| Census-not found | 1840 | William has not been found on the census of 1840 I have not found a census for William and family for 1840. |
| Residence | 1841 | As of 1841 William lived in New York His 1855 census says that he has lived in the city for 15 years. In 1848 and 1849, the New York directory lists a William Wilson at 124 Columbia, a butcher, which was his occupation in the 1850 census. There are many William Wilson's in every New York directory, but none that can be singled out by occupation or address as this one. |
| Census | 1850 | He appeared in the census 1850 at Ward 10 in New York City, New York County, New York. William is listed as: William Wilson, age 49, Butcher, born in Connecticut Debra A, age 53, born in New York Mary, age 26, born in New York Catherine, age 22, born in New York Jane, age 21, born in New York Martha, age 16, born in New York George Smith (26, Carver, England) Emma C. Smith (18, CT) This is their daughter Emma Clarissa (Wilson) Smith Boarders: Seamon Frazer (30, Clerk, New York) George Carpenter (24, Ship Smith, New York) Jane Palmer (28) John Garrison (45, Merchant, New York) Mary Mather (24, England) Peter P. Taylor (35, Agent, New York) James D. Osborn (40, Clerk, New York) Eliza Osborn (35, New York) Elizabeth Elsworth (18, New York) Platt Belden (45, Machinist, CT) Bogard Osborn (2) James Coopland (30, Plane Maker, New York) So although occupation is given as butcher, they also seem to be running the boarding house as listed in the 1855 NY state census. Neighbors: Martin Van Hovenbert (Lawyer), Raymond Graveland (druggist), Edward Mullen (Shoes), Henry Schmitt (Barber?), John Henry (Confectioner), John Heller (watchmaker), John Short (dyer) Image 230 of 558 |
| Directory | 1851 | As of 1851 William was listed in the New York City, New York County, New York, directory at 303 Grand St., Ward 10. He is listed as running a boarding house. He is also listed at this address in 1852 and 1853.4 |
| Residence | 1853 | As of 1853 William lived in New York City, New York County, New York,5 |
| Power of Attorney | 3 February 1853 | William filed a Power of Attorney on 3 February 1853 in New York City, New York County, New York, as follows. William Wilson, of the City of New York and son and joint heir at law of Nehemiah Wilson, authorized D. S. Browne of New York, Attorney, to be his attorney for the purpose of obtaining information from the government pertaining to his father. The 1855 New York City directory lists David S. Browne, lawyer,at 37 Chambers, h. 87 E. 27th St. |
| Directory | 1854 | As of 1854 William was listed in the New York City, New York County, New York, directory at 265 Broome St, Ward 10. He is listed as running a boarding house. He is also listed at this address in 1855, 1856, 1857.4 |
| Census | 1855 | He appeared in the census 1855 at Ward 10, 2nd ED, in New York City, New York County, New York. William is listed as: Wm Wilson, 58, born in Connect., married, 15 years resident in this town, Runs a boarding house. Deborah A., 58, Wife, born in N.Y., 58 years resident in NYC Mary, age 32, born in NY, resident in NY 32 yrs Jane, age 23, born in NY, resident in NY 23 yrs Clarissa E, age 21, Born in Conn, resident in NY 1 yr Martha E, age 19, Born in Conn., resident in NY 15 yrs Also listed, a servant and 15 Boarders. This could possibly be the same William Wilson. However there are some confusing data items. Stevemorse.org says about the Second Election District: 2 ED: Bowery - Broome St - Orchard St - Hester St (If you want the intersection of Forsyth and Grand, it's in the 10th Ward. Try 2nd ED, bounded by Bowery, Broome, Orchard and Hester. Grand St. runs through 10th, 14th and 8th Wards, and is the boundary between 7th and 13th.) Forsyth St. runs from 10th into 17th Ward. |
| Directory | 1858 | As of 1858 William was listed in the New York City, New York County, New York, directory at 71 Eldridge as boarding house landlord. #71 is between Hester and Grand, Ward 10. In the 1851 Doggets Directory, which is by address, it was a boarding house, operated by Eliza Ewing. This is within 2 blocks of the two previous addresses, and very likely is the same person. William and his boarding house are listed at this same address also in 1859, 1860, & 1861. From 1862 - 1864, I did not find an entry for William either in New York or in Brooklyn.6,7 |
| Census | 1860 | He appeared in the census 1860 at Ward 10 in New York City, New York County, New York. William is listed as: William Wilson, age 55, Runs Boarding House, personal estate value $1000, born in Conn. Debora A. Wilson, age 62, born in New York Hippooly Wilson, age 26. From other sources, her name appears to be Hepzibah Jane. Also a servant from Ireland, and 4 Boarders: Lucius Clark, 20, Salesman, b. Mass. James Storer, 40, Porter, b. England William French, 31, Salesman, b. Conn. Martha French, 24, b. Conn. Mary Welch, 24, Servant, b. Ireland Image 124/185. There is a New York state 1865 census with some similarities, but many differences: 19th Ward, Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, p. 11 Wm Wilson, 68, b. Conn, 2 children ("of how many children the parent"), 1 marriage Deb Wilson, 68, wife, b. Conn, 2 children, 1 marriage James H. Wilson, 30, child, b. New York, no occupation Martha French, 28, child, b. New York, 1 marriage, 1 child Wm. B. French, 34, son in law, b. Conn. 1 marriage, 1 child Fred French, 6, grandson, b. Williamsburgh |
| Directory | 1865 | As of 1865 William was listed in the Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, directory at 146 Broadway. No occupation listed.8 |
| Census | 1865 | He appeared in the census 1865 at Ward 19 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York. William is listed as: Wm Wilson (Brick home of $3000 value. Age 68, b. Conn. 2 children, married once. Occupation - Pictures. Owner of property.) Deb Wilson (age 68, wife, b. Conn. 2 children, married once) James H. Wilson (Child, age 30, b. New York. Not marked single or married. No occupation listed.) This looks like James, but I think this is Jane Hepzibah. Martha French (age 28, Child, b. New York, one child, married once) William B. French (age 34, Son-in-law, b. Conn., 1 child, married once, no occupation listed) Fred French (age 6, Grandson, b. Williamsburgh) Neighbors: Isaac J. Cheatern (merchant), Theo Stewart (merchant), Ham Herz (merchant), Albert Wright (doctor) |
| Directory | 1866 | As of 1866 William was listed in the Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, directory at 146 Broadway as dealer of picture frames.8 |
| Directory | 1867 | As of 1867 William was listed in the Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, directory at 146 Broadway as "Pictures, N.Y" and home at the B'way address.8 |
| Directory | 1868 | As of 1868 William was listed in the Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, directory at 144 Broadway as Frame-Manufacturer, Christie c. Stanton, N.Y., and home at the B'way address. In 1869, he was not found in the Brooklyn directory.9 |
| Census | 1870 | He appeared in the household of William B. French in the census 1870 at Ward 13 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York. William is listed as |
| Death | 7 September 1881 | William Wilson died on 7 September 1881 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York,1 |
| Burial | 9 September 1881 | He was buried on 9 September 1881 at Cypress Hills Cemetery in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, Lot 284, Section 3, Grave 7 & 111.1 |
| Last Edited | 27 October 2020 |
Citations
- [S287] Find a Grave Website, online www.findagrave.com, ID 188751797, Cypress Hills Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY
- [S287] Find a Grave Website, online www.findagrave.com, ID 188751624, Cypress Hills Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY.
- [S89] , Census Online, Viewed on ancestry.com.
- [S960] New York City Directories 1786-1923 (N.p.: Doggetts, Longworths, Trow, and others.n.d.); digital images, New York Public Library, NYPL Digital Collections (https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/collections/new-york-city-directories#/?tab=about)
- [S231] ; Record Group 15; FHL Film 0971703; Microcopy 804 (700 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC.: National Archives and Records Administration), Accessed on Ancestry, US Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, image 39 of 1437.
- [S960] New York City Directories 1786-1923, Trow, p.919
- [S961] Brooklyn City Directories (N.p.: J. Lain and othersn.d.) Checked 1861-4, not found.; online digital images, Brooklyn Public Library Collection, Archive.org (https://archive.org/details/brooklynpubliclibrary?sort=date&)
- [S961] Brooklyn City Directories
- [S961] Brooklyn City Directories, p. 667
Daughter #4 Wilson
F, #10653, b. between 1803 and 1809
Parents
| Father | Nehemiah Wilson, Jr. (b. about 1757, d. 3 August 1837) |
| Mother | Rachel Avery (b. about 1770, d. 2 December 1846) |
Biography
| Birth | between 1803 and 1809 | Daughter #4 Wilson was born between 1803 and 1809 in Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut. |
| Last Edited | 18 October 2020 |
Daughter #5 Wilson
F, #10654, b. between 1803 and 1809
Parents
| Father | Nehemiah Wilson, Jr. (b. about 1757, d. 3 August 1837) |
| Mother | Rachel Avery (b. about 1770, d. 2 December 1846) |
Biography
| Birth | between 1803 and 1809 | Daughter #5 Wilson was born between 1803 and 1809 in Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut. |
| Last Edited | 18 October 2020 |
Daughter #6 Wilson
F, #10655, b. about 1810
Parents
| Father | Nehemiah Wilson, Jr. (b. about 1757, d. 3 August 1837) |
| Mother | Rachel Avery (b. about 1770, d. 2 December 1846) |
Biography
| Birth | about 1810 | Daughter #6 Wilson was born about 1810 in Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut. |
| Last Edited | 18 October 2020 |
Carrie A. Wilson
F, #10656, b. October 1877
Parents
| Father | James W. Wilson (b. July 1851) |
| Mother | Mary (b. March 1858) |
Biography
| Birth | October 1877 | Carrie A. Wilson was born in October 1877 in Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut.1 |
| Census | 1900 | She appeared in the household of James W. Wilson in the census 1900 at 207 Main St. in Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut. James is listed as |
| Last Edited | 18 October 2020 |
Citations
- [S81] , 1900 Census Online, Viewed on ancestry.com.
George S. Wilson
M, #10657, b. May 1879
Parents
| Father | James W. Wilson (b. July 1851) |
| Mother | Mary (b. March 1858) |
Biography
| Birth | May 1879 | George S. Wilson was born in May 1879 in Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut.1 |
| Census | 1900 | He appeared in the household of James W. Wilson in the census 1900 at 207 Main St. in Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut. James is listed as |
| Last Edited | 18 October 2020 |
Citations
- [S81] , 1900 Census Online, Viewed on ancestry.com.
Deborah Ann Warren
F, #10658, b. 22 September 1794, d. 17 January 1873
Family: William Wilson (b. between 1795 and 1800, d. 7 September 1881)
| Daughter | Mary Wilson (b. 1824) |
| Daughter | Catherine Wilson (b. 1828) |
| Daughter | Jane Wilson (b. 1829) |
| Son | Samuel A. Wilson (b. 15 December 1829) |
| Daughter | Clarissa E. Wilson (b. 1834) |
| Son | James H. Wilson (b. 1835) |
| Daughter | Martha Wilson+ (b. 1836, d. 14 June 1882) |
Biography
| Birth | 22 September 1794 | Deborah Ann Warren was born on 22 September 1794 in New York.1 |
| Marriage | about 1817 | William Wilson and she were married about 18171 |
| Census | 1870 | She appeared in the household of William B. French in the census 1870 at Ward 13 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York. William is listed as |
| Death | 17 January 1873 | She died on 17 January 1873 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, Her Findagrave entry says "Birth date was calculated from the death date on Deborah's death certificate. Family records indicate her birth date was 26 May 1796."1 |
| Burial | 19 January 1873 | She was buried on 19 January 1873 at Cypress Hills Cemetery in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, Lot 284, Sectino 3. Inscription: Mother, Deborah A., Wife of, Wm. Wilson, Born May 26, 1796, Died Jan 17, 1873 |
| Last Edited | 20 October 2020 |
Citations
- [S287] Find a Grave Website, online www.findagrave.com, ID 188751624, Cypress Hills Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY
Mary Wilson
F, #10666, b. 1824
Parents
| Father | William Wilson (b. between 1795 and 1800, d. 7 September 1881) |
| Mother | Deborah Ann Warren (b. 22 September 1794, d. 17 January 1873) |
Biography
| Birth | 1824 | Mary Wilson was born in 1824 in New York. |
| Last Edited | 25 October 2020 |
Catherine Wilson
F, #10667, b. 1828
Parents
| Father | William Wilson (b. between 1795 and 1800, d. 7 September 1881) |
| Mother | Deborah Ann Warren (b. 22 September 1794, d. 17 January 1873) |
Biography
| Birth | 1828 | Catherine Wilson was born in 1828 in New York. Her Findagrave lists her birthdate as 11 Nov 1826, Bedford, Westchester County.1 |
| Last Edited | 25 October 2020 |
Citations
- [S287] Find a Grave Website, online www.findagrave.com, ID 35776092 Riverview Cemetery, Warren, Maine
Jane Wilson
F, #10668, b. 1829
Parents
| Father | William Wilson (b. between 1795 and 1800, d. 7 September 1881) |
| Mother | Deborah Ann Warren (b. 22 September 1794, d. 17 January 1873) |
Biography
| Birth | 1829 | Jane Wilson was born in 1829 in New York. |
| Last Edited | 25 October 2020 |
Martha Wilson
F, #10669, b. 1836, d. 14 June 1882
Parents
| Father | William Wilson (b. between 1795 and 1800, d. 7 September 1881) |
| Mother | Deborah Ann Warren (b. 22 September 1794, d. 17 January 1873) |
Family: William B. French (b. November 1828, d. 25 December 1908)
| Son | Frederick Lester French (b. 1858) |
Biography
| Birth | 1836 | Martha Wilson was born in 1836 in New York. |
| Marriage | after 1855 | William B. French and she were married after 1855 in New York City, New York County, New York, Based on both single in the 1855 census. |
| Census | 1870 | She appeared in the household of William B. French in the census 1870 at Ward 13 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York. William is listed as |
| Death | 14 June 1882 | She died on 14 June 1882 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, New York City Municipal Deaths lists her age 47, married, white, born New York and parents also. Death certificate # CN7170. Note: 40-5 St., 13th Ward.1 |
| Last Edited | 27 October 2020 |
Citations
- [S857] New York, 5 boroughs, Images only at FHC; familysearch.org database, New York Municipal Archives
Clarissa E. Wilson
F, #10670, b. 1834
Parents
| Father | William Wilson (b. between 1795 and 1800, d. 7 September 1881) |
| Mother | Deborah Ann Warren (b. 22 September 1794, d. 17 January 1873) |
Biography
| Birth | 1834 | Clarissa E. Wilson was born in 1834 in New York. |
| Last Edited | 25 October 2020 |
William B. French
M, #10671, b. November 1828, d. 25 December 1908
Family: Martha Wilson (b. 1836, d. 14 June 1882)
| Son | Frederick Lester French (b. 1858) |
Biography
| Birth | November 1828 | William B. French was born in November 1828 in Connecticut.1 |
| Marriage | after 1855 | He and Martha Wilson were married after 1855 in New York City, New York County, New York, Based on both single in the 1855 census. |
| Directory | 1864 | As of 1864 William was listed in the Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, directory at Rodney n. Bedford Ave.2 |
| Census | 1870 | He appeared in the census 1870 at Ward 13 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York. William is listed as: William French (Age 40, Hatter, $3000 Personal estate, b. Conn.) Martha French (Age 33, b. New York) Frederick French (age 12, b. New York, attends school) Henry Crawford (age 15, b. New York, attends school) Deborah Wilson (age 74, b. New York) William Wilson (age 73, b. New York) Leonard Sprague (age 46, occupation Skate Buckles, $2500 Personal estate, b. New York) Adelia Sprague (age 46, b. New York) Eliza Sprague ( age 4, b. New York) William and Deborah Wilson are Martha's parents. Image 422 / 471 on Ancestry. |
| Death | 25 December 1908 | He died on 25 December 1908 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, A family tree on MyHeritage says he is buried in Cypress Hills, which is where the Wilson's are also buried. But a search of Findagrave does not list any French burials there. |
| Last Edited | 27 October 2020 |
Citations
- [S81] , 1900 Census Online, Viewed on ancestry.com.
- [S961] Brooklyn City Directories (N.p.: J. Lain and othersn.d.) J. Lain, publisher, p. 163; online digital images, Brooklyn Public Library Collection, Archive.org (https://archive.org/details/brooklynpubliclibrary?sort=date&)
Frederick Lester French
M, #10672, b. 1858
Parents
| Father | William B. French (b. November 1828, d. 25 December 1908) |
| Mother | Martha Wilson (b. 1836, d. 14 June 1882) |
Biography
| Birth | 1858 | Frederick Lester French was born in 1858 in New York City, New York County, New York. A tree on MyHeritage lists him as Frederick Lester French, b. 23 April 1858, in Manhattan. |
| Baptism | 19 September 1858 | He was baptized on 19 September 1858 at Allen Street Methodist Episcopal Church in New York City, New York County, New York. Parents listed as Martha and Wm. B. French.1 |
| Last Edited | 25 October 2020 |
Citations
- [S833] New York, Images only at FHC; familysearch.org database
James H. Wilson
M, #10673, b. 1835
Parents
| Father | William Wilson (b. between 1795 and 1800, d. 7 September 1881) |
| Mother | Deborah Ann Warren (b. 22 September 1794, d. 17 January 1873) |
Biography
| Birth | 1835 | James H. Wilson was born in 1835 in New York. The only mention of this child is the 1865 census of Nehemiah Wilson, which does not list an occupation or marital status for James H. He is listed as male, child of the head of household. At this time Jane Hepzibah would be expected to still be living at home because she did not marry Robert Crane until about 1869. Therefore, it is possible that this is a mistake of the enumerator, perhaps misunderstanding Jane H. for James H. |
| Last Edited | 27 October 2020 |
Samuel A. Wilson
M, #10674, b. 15 December 1829
Parents
| Father | William Wilson (b. between 1795 and 1800, d. 7 September 1881) |
| Mother | Deborah Ann Warren (b. 22 September 1794, d. 17 January 1873) |
Biography
| Birth | 15 December 1829 | Samuel A. Wilson was born on 15 December 1829 in Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut. |
| Census | 1865 | He appeared in the census 1865 in Newburgh, Orange County, New York. Samuel is listed as: Sam'l A. Wilson (age 35, frame house of value $2000, born Westchester County, married once, no entry in # children column. Baker) Rachel Wilson (age 32, Wife, born Ulster County, 2 children, once married) James H. Wilson (age 14, Child, b. Orange County, attends school) John W. Wilson (age 12, Child, b. Conn.) Louisa Mead (age 22, Boarder, b. Putnam County, attends school) Mary Smith (age 26, Servant, b. Putnam County, attends school) Charles Wilson (age 18, Apprentice, b. Duchess County, attends school) Living next to John W. Ellsworth and wife Margaret. |
| Last Edited | 29 October 2020 |