This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: judyartley26191 Surnames: Wilson Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.wasco/779.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi, I didn't find a Jason Wilson in Oregon who was born 1821 in North Carolina. However, I did find a Jason Wilson who lived in Tennessee. Name: Jason Clifton Wilson Born: North Carolina 1820 Spouse: Adeline Free Born: South Carolina, 1822 Married: in Tennessee Source: U.S. and International Marriage Records 1560-1900 I'm not familiar with records in TN but I'd investigate this marriage. You can post a message in the TN Message Board about how to find the marriage record. A Jason Wilson and family in 1850 were living in District 8, Lincoln, TN. Jason Wilson, b. NC, 30, carpenter. Adaline, wife, b. SC, 28. Mary Anne, b. SC, 9. Elizabeth, b. NC, 7. Pinkney, son, b. NC, 5. Clementine, b. TN, 2. In 1860 Jason and family were living in District 2, Fayette, TN. Jason C. Wilson, b. NC, 40, farmer. A. M., wife, b. SC, 38. Mary, b. SC, 18. Eliza [Elizabeth], b. NC, 16. Adelphus {Pinkney] b. NC, 14. Clementus, dau, b. TN, 10. Brice, b. TN, 8. Antonette, b. TN, 4. In 1870 the family was living in District 2, Fayette, TN. Jayson [how appears on Census] Wilson, b. NC, 50, farmer. Adaline, wife, b. SC, 48. Clementine, b. TN, 21. Brice, b. TN, 18. Antonette, b. TN, 12. Wm [William] b. TN, 10. In 1880 the family was living in District 2, Fayette, TN. Jason C. Wilson, b. NC, 60 both parents born in NC, farmer. Adeline M., wife, b. SC, 58. Brice R., b. TN, 27, works on farm. Antoinette, b. TN, 22. William W., b. TN, 19, works on farm. James Donald, grandson, b. NC, 18, works on farm. I didn't find Jason's death info. However, I did find death info for two of his sons. William Waddell Wilson Born: abt. 1859, TN Father: Jason Wilson, b. TN Mother: b. SC Occupation: Night Watchman, 783 N. 3rd, Memphis, Shelby, TN Died: 18 July 1923, Memphis, Shelby, TN Marital Status: Married Buried: Laconia, TN on 19 July 1923 Source: Familysearch.org Name: A. Pinkney Wilson Born: 29 Sept. 1845, NC Father: Jason Wilson, b. NC Mother: Adelyne Free, b. NC Occupation: farming Died: Haywood, TN, 17 July 1927 Marital Status: Married Burial: 18 July 1927, Chestnut Grove Cemetery Source: Familysearch.org If Jason didn't keep in touch with his family, they very well could have thought he had moved to Oregon. If you know for sure, he was actually living in Wasco Co., let me know and I'll look up more Wasco County sources. Successful Searching! Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.