----- Original Message ----- From: "Ronald A Mockenhaupt" <[email protected]> To: "PAMIFFLI-L" <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, January 30, 2005 9:40 AM Subject: {not a subscriber} John W. WILSON born about 1836 probably in Mifflin County area near Jacks Creek Seeking information on John W. Wilson who was born about 1836 in Pennsylvania. He wrote a letter to his sister mentioning Jack's Creek. Since the letter ended up in my family, I'm assuming that someone in my family was his sister, but I haven't come up with a Wilson on any of my family lines yet. John W. Wilson was well-read. He went as a surveyor to Ohio about the age of 16 and was married in Defiance County on 2 May 1852 to Elizabeth Woodcox, daughter of George B. Woodcox and Luranah Mulligan. His letter mentioned an aunt Martha and an Aunt Mary. He served during the Civil War in Co. E. 14th Regt. OH and was promoted from Captain to Major 12 March 1863. His regiment acted as Provost Guard of Gallatin TN and he died of wounds received during the Georgia Campaign 3 October 1864. He was injured severely and died during an amputation attempt. He died leaving 6 children, one of which died in 1865. His wife died 14 January 1866. I do not know what happened to the other 5 childre! n. They were: Lawrence Perry Wilson, b. 8 Mar 1853, Bruce Lorenzo Wilson, b. 7 Oct 1854, Mary Elmira Wilson, b. 16 Aug 1857, Laura Lorilla Wilson b. 24 May 1862 and her twin Viola Vista Wilson, and Dortha Alice Wilson who died before her 1st birthday b. 16 Oct 1864 died 6 Aug 1865. He was an intelligent man as you can tell from his letters, thoughtful and I would love to learn more of his family history to try to make some connections. Would appreciate any and all assistance. Family names that he may have some connection to (according to the family who had the letter): Hartley, Kauffman, Marshman (Mashman), Cupples, Miller, Russell, Swigart, Alward, McBride....but there may be others.