James Scott Wilson
M, b. 10 January 1845, d. 4 April 1923
James Scott Wilson|b. 10 Jan 1845\nd. 4 Apr 1923|p631.htm|John Wilson|b. c 1820\nd. 1850|p428.htm|Judith Ann Shepherd|b. 15 Jan 1823\nd. 13 Dec 1901|p624.htm|David Wilson|b. c 1785\nd. 25 Oct 1857|p398.htm||||||||||
James Scott Wilson was born 10 January 1845 in Mexico, Audrain County, Missouri.1,2 He was the son of John Wilson and Judith Ann Shepherd. The census of 1 June 1850 enumerated on 22 August 1850 in Audrain County, Missouri, listed James "Wilson" as a 5-year-old residing with John Wilson.1 James Scott Wilson began military service on 22 June 1863; as a Private in Company A, 1st Regiment Provisional Enlisted MO Militia.2 The census of 1 June 1870 enumerated on 20 July 1870 in the Mexico post office area of Wilson Township, Audrain County, Missouri, listed James Willson, a farmer, as a 23-year-old residing with Edwin Norton.3 He married Nancy Ann Berry on 9 October 1873 in Audrain County, Missouri..4,2
The census of 1 June 1880 enumerated on 21 June 1880 in South Wilson Township, Audrain County, Missouri, listed the following:
The census of 1 June 1900 enumerated on 6 June 1900 in Fristoe Township, Benton County, Missouri, listed the following:
The census of 15 April 1910 enumerated on 15 April 1910 in Adair Township, Camden County, Missouri, listed the following:
The census of 1 January 1920 enumerated on 21 January 1920 in Salt River Township, Audrain County, Missouri, listed the following:
The census of 1 June 1880 enumerated on 21 June 1880 in South Wilson Township, Audrain County, Missouri, listed the following:
James S. Wilson, 31-year-old head of household, a farmer.5
Nacy "Wilson", 29-year-old wife; b:Missouri fb:Virginia mb:Virginia.5
Miny M. "Wilson", 5-year-old daughter.5
Jas. E. "Wilson", 2-month-old son.5
Nacy "Wilson", 29-year-old wife; b:Missouri fb:Virginia mb:Virginia.5
Miny M. "Wilson", 5-year-old daughter.5
Jas. E. "Wilson", 2-month-old son.5
The census of 1 June 1900 enumerated on 6 June 1900 in Fristoe Township, Benton County, Missouri, listed the following:
James Wilson, 62-year-old head of household, a realtor, married 26 years.6
Nancy "Wilson", 50-year-old wife, married 26 years with 5 children of whom 4 were still living.6
James E. "Wilson", 20-year-old son, a merchant.6
Luvina Maud "Wilson", 15-year-old daughter.6
Henry E. "Wilson", 9-year-old son.6
James Scott Wilson applied for a military pension on 23 February 1907 in Wheatland Township, Hickory County, Missouri; for service in the Missouri Militia during the Civil War.2 Nancy "Wilson", 50-year-old wife, married 26 years with 5 children of whom 4 were still living.6
James E. "Wilson", 20-year-old son, a merchant.6
Luvina Maud "Wilson", 15-year-old daughter.6
Henry E. "Wilson", 9-year-old son.6
The census of 15 April 1910 enumerated on 15 April 1910 in Adair Township, Camden County, Missouri, listed the following:
James S. Wilson, 67-year-old head of household, a farmer.7
Nancy "Wilson", 50-year-old wife, a farmer, married 38 years with 5 children of whom 3 were still living.7
Everett "Wilson", 19-year-old son, a farmer.7
His wife, Nancy Ann Wilson, died on 10 July 1911 in Fristoe, Benton County, Missouri.8,9 Nancy Ann Wilson was buried in the Fristoe Cemetery, Fristoe, Benton County, Missouri.10,11 James Scott Wilson married Maggie E. (Russell) Wilkins on 17 September 1914 in Mexico, Audrain County, Missouri..4,12 Nancy "Wilson", 50-year-old wife, a farmer, married 38 years with 5 children of whom 3 were still living.7
Everett "Wilson", 19-year-old son, a farmer.7
The census of 1 January 1920 enumerated on 21 January 1920 in Salt River Township, Audrain County, Missouri, listed the following:
James S. Wilson, 74-year-old head of household, a farmer.13
Maggie "Wilson", 50-year-old wife.13
James Scott Wilson died on 4 April 1923 in Benton City, Audrain County, Missouri, of cancer on his face.14 He was buried on 6 April 1923 in the Fristoe Cemetery, Fristoe, Benton County, Missouri.Maggie "Wilson", 50-year-old wife.13
Benton Co. Enterprise, Thursday, April 12, 1923
The Passing Of J. S. Wilson
James Scott Wilson was born at Mexico, Audrain County, Missouri, January 10, 1846, died at his home in Mexico, Mo., April 4, 1923, age 77 years, 9 months and 24 days.
He was married October 9, 1873 to Nannie Berry and to this union were born five children of which only two are living, J. I. Wilson of Edwards, Mo., and H. E. Wilson of camp McClelland, Alabama. His daughters, Mrs. Minnie West, Mrs. Porter Hicks and Mattie Belle have all preceded him to their eternal home. Mr. Wilson's wife passed away nearly twelve years ago and on September 17, 1914 he married Maggie wilkins of Audrain County, who survives him.
Mr. Wilson united with the Baptist church early in life and was a deacon in that organization at the time of his death.
About 35 years ago he came to Benton County and established his home near Fristoe where he lived for more than 25 years and is well known throughout the southern part of the county. Something like four years ago he moved back to his old home at Mexico, Mo., where he has since lived.
During the Civil War he served nearly four years as a private in the Union army. He lived an active life and was engaged in buying and selling land and also dealt extensively in livestock. He was recognized as a man of sterling integrity and moral worth.
Saturday morning the body was brought to Fristoe and funeral services were held from the Baptist church that evening conducted by Rev. G. C. Davis, pastor of the Warsaw Baptist church, and the body laid to rest in the Fristoe cemetery.4,15
His wife, Maggie E. Wilson, died on 9 November 1934 in Mexico, Audrain County, Missouri, The Passing Of J. S. Wilson
James Scott Wilson was born at Mexico, Audrain County, Missouri, January 10, 1846, died at his home in Mexico, Mo., April 4, 1923, age 77 years, 9 months and 24 days.
He was married October 9, 1873 to Nannie Berry and to this union were born five children of which only two are living, J. I. Wilson of Edwards, Mo., and H. E. Wilson of camp McClelland, Alabama. His daughters, Mrs. Minnie West, Mrs. Porter Hicks and Mattie Belle have all preceded him to their eternal home. Mr. Wilson's wife passed away nearly twelve years ago and on September 17, 1914 he married Maggie wilkins of Audrain County, who survives him.
Mr. Wilson united with the Baptist church early in life and was a deacon in that organization at the time of his death.
About 35 years ago he came to Benton County and established his home near Fristoe where he lived for more than 25 years and is well known throughout the southern part of the county. Something like four years ago he moved back to his old home at Mexico, Mo., where he has since lived.
During the Civil War he served nearly four years as a private in the Union army. He lived an active life and was engaged in buying and selling land and also dealt extensively in livestock. He was recognized as a man of sterling integrity and moral worth.
Saturday morning the body was brought to Fristoe and funeral services were held from the Baptist church that evening conducted by Rev. G. C. Davis, pastor of the Warsaw Baptist church, and the body laid to rest in the Fristoe cemetery.4,15
Monroe County Appeal, Thursday, November 15, 1934
Mrs. Maggie Wilson Dead
Mrs. Maggie E. Wilson of Santa Fe, 66 years old, died at the Audrain Hospital in Mexico Friday after an operation performed Tuesday. Funeral sevices were held at the Christian Church in Santa Fe, Saturday at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Willard Rears officiating. The Rev. J. B. Robertson, W. G. Wilkins, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Wilkins and C. R. Wilkins, of Mexico attended the rites.
Mrs. Wilson is survived by a sister Mrs. Chas. Sharp of Santa Fe, and Harpton Solomon, of Madison.16
Mrs. Maggie Wilson Dead
Mrs. Maggie E. Wilson of Santa Fe, 66 years old, died at the Audrain Hospital in Mexico Friday after an operation performed Tuesday. Funeral sevices were held at the Christian Church in Santa Fe, Saturday at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Willard Rears officiating. The Rev. J. B. Robertson, W. G. Wilkins, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Wilkins and C. R. Wilkins, of Mexico attended the rites.
Mrs. Wilson is survived by a sister Mrs. Chas. Sharp of Santa Fe, and Harpton Solomon, of Madison.16
Children of James Scott Wilson and Nancy Ann Berry
- Minnie May Wilson+ b. 6 Nov 1874, d. 6 May 1922
- Mattie Belle Wilson b. s 1876
- James Ervin Wilson+ b. 29 Mar 1879, d. 18 Aug 1925
- Luvina Maud Wilson b. 30 Dec 1885, d. 3 Sep 1904
- Henry Everett Wilson b. 9 Oct 1890
Citations
- [S301] 1850 U.S. Census, Audrain County, Missouri, page 170A line 30 dwelling 210 family 227.
- [S689] James Scott Wilson Pension File.
- [S444] 1870 U.S. Census, Audrain County, Missouri, page 629B line 21 (28) dwelling 58 family 55.
- [S591] James Wilson Obituary.
- [S440] 1880 U.S. Census, Audrain County, Missouri, ED 9 Sh 21 line 26 dwelling 186 family 191 page 205 A.
- [S667] 1900 U.S. Census, Benton County, Missouri, ED 3 Sh 04 B line 76 dwelling 78 family 79 page 039 B.
- [S668] 1910 U.S. Census, Camden County, Missouri, ED 28 sh 01 A line 38 dwelling 10 family 10 page 117 A.
- [S594] Nancy Ann Wilson tombstone inscription.
- [S595] Nancy Wilson Obituary.
- [S549] Research of Timothy D. Dollens.
- [S4451] FindAGrave.com, Memorial # 27836924.
- [S690] Certificate, James S. Wilson to Maggie Wilkins Marriage License of 17 September 1914.
- [S1854] 1920 U.S. Census, Audrain County, Missouri, ED 11 Sh 07 A line 24 dwelling 159 family 160 page 116 A.
- [S691] James S. Wilson, Death Certificate.
- [S4451] FindAGrave.com, Memorial # 27836923.
- [S601] Maggie Wilson Obituary.
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