I don't believe all Wilsons took this route. My ancestor, Hugh Wilson, from Cunty Cavan, died in 1773 at the irish Settlement in Allen Twp. Northampton Co., Penna. .Two of his sons, Thomas and William, moved with their widowed mother to western Penna. where the family has lived until the present generation.

Jean, that was good! It gives a better time reference. Most everybody gets stuck in one time from thinking that is the being of a line. Going back to 900AD adds more too it. Also explains the unexpected genetic testing results. It is very entertaining to me since I come from a rural part of Virginia were people have not moved around much since colonial times. When you ask an older relative about "those Wilsons" a mile or two away and they will undoubtedly say, "those are not our Wilsons". When you do the genealogy, you find they are your fourth or fifth cousins. A couple of generations back some siblings got in a argument over something and suddenly nobody remembers the relationship. No wonder everybody has six fingers and two heads. Just joking of course ;-) Mark Wilson -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2005 5:33 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [WILSON-L] History of the Wilson Family For what it's worth?? Jean "Tradition says the Willson's (Wilson) fled Scotland to England and on to

For what it's worth?? Jean "Tradition says the Willson's (Wilson) fled Scotland to England and on to Ireland then to America. They are first in Maryland, then to Pennsylvania. Data shows that to be the Newville area. From there we find them moving into North Carolina and on into Tennessee." SOURCE: Robert Bain's "The Clans and Tartans of Scotland" 1938 page 112-113 Ta'mhas is the Gaelic form of Thomas. the Willsons were from the clan Gunn. their Clansman's Crest: A Dexter arm weilding a broadsword, proper. Motto:" Aut pax aut bellum"( Either peace or war) Their badge was Juniper and Pipe music" The Gunn's Salute". There is some research that shows a possible link to Olave the Black, a Norse King of Man and the Isles. ============================================================ SOURCE: letter was written in response to an inquiry about a William Wilson, born in Scotland or Ireland in 1722. in the Ritchie Co. W.Va. library Leonard Wilson Heraldry & Heraldic Art Family History London San Francisco - Los Angeles 1525 Walnut Street. Berkeley, California, 20 May, 1932 Dear Sirs: Replying to your inquiry addressed to me at the University, I beg to say that I have voluminous data on the subject of the Wilson family history and its many branches, having studied the matter for a great many years. In my genealogical files I find a note in the effect that William, the son of David, the latter being of that branch which moved from Scotland and settled in Ireland (the north of Ireland), was in descent from the Scotyish Wilsons of County Inverness. The history of this branch of the family has never been compiled, so far as I know, hence research from original sources would be necessary to establish the line of descent. The Inverness family is well known, however, and coat-armour has been duly granted to it. You should try and secure a copy of the "License to Pass Beyond the Seas," which was probably issued to the immigrant when he sailed for the American Colonies, as this might disclose considerable information concerning him. You are probably aware that the Wilsons came originally from Denmark in the 9th century; settled in England; many of them (they all acquired considerable wealth) were massacred by King Ethelred in 1002; those who escaped took refuge in France and their descendants returned to England with William the Conqueror in 1066. They then separated; one branch establishing itself in England, and the cadet branches in Scotland and Ireland. The surname does not mean, as so many imagine, "the son of William," but "the son of a wolf," the evolution of the name being Wilf, meaning wolf, which appeared on their shield long before they had an hereditary surname), Wilfson, Wylsone, and finally Wilson. The family is of princely origin in Denmark. The wolf appears on the Coat of Arms today both on that of the mail branch of the family in England, of which I am a descendant, and on that of the Wilsons of Inverness, from which, apparently, you are descended, I have emblazoned the Wilson coat many times.

Ed, I'm not sure whether they have enough data points for those groupings. Most Wilson's (including me) tested are R1b. People moved around a great deal in the ancient times. Celts ranged from northern Europe to at least Iran. I notice the Chinese have been digging up mummies thousands of years old in the Chinese desert that are Celtic in appearance. Until there are more data points, freckles and red hair maybe as good an indicator as any. Mark Wilson -----Original Message----- From: edwilson [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2005 4:31 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [WILSON-L] History of the Wilson Family don't want to rain on the parade--but--and i prev thought the wilson's came from denmark in the 9 th century to east coast of scotland---but--the dna tests to date don't support that theory--not in my case anyway--i'am R1b--not the rating that is assigned to the nordic's---check out the wilson web site at www.familytreedna.com

Note this is not advocating commercial software. The "free" browser firefox from http://mozilla.org will display the site fine. If you use windows, the IE browser is getting out of date with technology. Mark "a techie" Wilson -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2005 3:18 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [WILSON-L] History of the Wilson Family Pam, see if this works http://www.btinternet.com/~phia.c/phia.c/page5.html Jean Wilson ==== WILSON Mailing List ==== Be sure and check out www.rootsweb.com Archives of this list and other list. ============================== New! Family Tree Maker 2005. Build your tree and search for your ancestors at the same time. Share your tree with family and friends. Learn more: http://landing.ancestry.com/familytreemaker/2005/tour.aspx?sourceid=14599&ta rgetid=5429

Bill, the Wilson Surname website says "Notable amongst the Clan from early times was Will the Crowner Gunn, scion of the family. (Also of note at this time was George Taylor of Pennsylvania, signer of the American Declaration of Independence.)" Can you tell me how George Taylor of Pennsylvania is connected to the Wilson family? Phyllis

Thanks works wonderful!!!! Pam ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2005 2:17 PM Subject: Re: [WILSON-L] History of the Wilson Family > Pam, see if this works > > http://www.btinternet.com/~phia.c/phia.c/page5.html > > Jean Wilson > > > ==== WILSON Mailing List ==== > Be sure and check out www.rootsweb.com > Archives of this list and other list. > > ============================== > New! Family Tree Maker 2005. Build your tree and search for your ancestors at the same time. Share your tree with family and friends. Learn more: http://landing.ancestry.com/familytreemaker/2005/tour.aspx?sourceid=14599&targetid=5429 > >

don't want to rain on the parade--but--and i prev thought the wilson's came from denmark in the 9 th century to east coast of scotland---but--the dna tests to date don't support that theory--not in my case anyway--i'am R1b--not the rating that is assigned to the nordic's---check out the wilson web site at www.familytreedna.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "pamela Siemsen" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2005 3:31 PM Subject: Re: [WILSON-L] History of the Wilson Family > Thanks works wonderful!!!! > Pam > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2005 2:17 PM > Subject: Re: [WILSON-L] History of the Wilson Family > > >> Pam, see if this works >> >> http://www.btinternet.com/~phia.c/phia.c/page5.html >> >> Jean Wilson >> >> >> ==== WILSON Mailing List ==== >> Be sure and check out www.rootsweb.com >> Archives of this list and other list. >> >> ============================== >> New! Family Tree Maker 2005. Build your tree and search for your >> ancestors > at the same time. Share your tree with family and friends. Learn more: > http://landing.ancestry.com/familytreemaker/2005/tour.aspx?sourceid=14599&targetid=5429 >> >> > > > > ==== WILSON Mailing List ==== > Be sure and check out www.rootsweb.com > Archives of this list and other list. > > ============================== > Census images 1901, 1891, 1881 and 1871, plus so much more. > Ancestry.com's United Kingdom & Ireland Collection. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13968/rd.ashx >

Pam, see if this works http://www.btinternet.com/~phia.c/phia.c/page5.html Jean Wilson

Hi, I cannot down load or open the Wilson Link. I do not know why. I am sending some info and a pic of Massie I am related to. See if you know any of them. Thanks Pam Morris Siemsen [email protected] ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2005 1:12 PM Subject: [WILSON-L] History of the Wilson Family > Here is an excellent but brief history of the Wilson family. > > > _http://genealogy.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http://www.btinterne t. > com/%7Ephia.c/phia.c/page5.html_ > (http://genealogy.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http://www.btinterne t.com/~phia.c/phia.c/page5.html) > > > Most sincerely, > William R. (Bill) Massey of Lewisburg/Marshall County, Tennessee > > > ==== WILSON Mailing List ==== > No virus or other alerts, ever, period > One offense may result in temporary or permanent banishment from the list, without warning. > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx > >

kinda tricky--i had similiar problem--got semi-blank page--hit the --frame-symbol in left part of bottom line that is visible ----- Original Message ----- From: "pamela Siemsen" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2005 3:12 PM Subject: Re: [WILSON-L] History of the Wilson Family > Hi, > I cannot down load or open the Wilson Link. I do not know why. I am > sending some info and a pic of Massie I am related to. See if you know > any > of them. > Thanks Pam Morris Siemsen > [email protected] > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2005 1:12 PM > Subject: [WILSON-L] History of the Wilson Family > > >> Here is an excellent but brief history of the Wilson family. >> >> >> > _http://genealogy.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http://www.btinterne > t. >> com/%7Ephia.c/phia.c/page5.html_ >> > (http://genealogy.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http://www.btinterne > t.com/~phia.c/phia.c/page5.html) >> >> >> Most sincerely, >> William R. (Bill) Massey of Lewisburg/Marshall County, Tennessee >> >> >> ==== WILSON Mailing List ==== >> No virus or other alerts, ever, period >> One offense may result in temporary or permanent banishment from the >> list, > without warning. >> >> ============================== >> Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the >> last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx >> >> > > > > ==== WILSON Mailing List ==== > Search for wilson surname on all Rootsweb.com list. > http://archiver.rootsweb.com/ > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx >

Here is an excellent but brief history of the Wilson family. _http://genealogy.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http://www.btinternet. com/%7Ephia.c/phia.c/page5.html_ (http://genealogy.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http://www.btinternet.com/~phia.c/phia.c/page5.html) Most sincerely, William R. (Bill) Massey of Lewisburg/Marshall County, Tennessee

Looking for futher information on the family of Bazil Holland Wilson. I find him listed in 1840, 1850, and 1860 in Choctaw Co MS. He appears to have had at least 9 children with his wife Sabra. I find living with him in 1850 in Choctaw Co MS a William age 20 b. KY, Charles age 19 b. TN, James age 17 b. KY, Daniel age 13 b. TN, John age 10 b. MS, Benjaman age 7 b. MS and Adaline age 21 b. KY. Some female children listed with Basil in 1840 are missing. Charles, James, Daniel, Benjamin and Bazil are listed in Choctaw Co MS in 1860. After that census I can only track Charles H. Wilson. He is still in Choctaw Co MS in 1870 but by 1880 he has moved his family to Cass co. TX. They are still living there by 1900. Daniel moves to Van Buren Co AR and I find him there in 1880. Where Daniel was for 1870 I don't know. The last listing I have for Daniel is a 1883 tax record for Van Buren Co AR. I lose him after that. His brother James may have moved to Arkansas as well. I do find a James Wilson listed in Searcy Co AR, in Wiley's Cove. The age and birthplace match for the James I'm seeking but so far no real proof to link him to Daniel Wilson or the others. Can anyone fill in what may have happened to William, Daniel P., James P., John and Benjaman? Kathy

Thanks, Diana - I, too have been looking many years. The pieces come so very slowly, but they do come from time to time, just often enough to keep me hooked. Katharine -------------- Original message -------------- > Hi there so far it does not look familiar any of the names. I have been > doing research for a few years now but don't recall seeing those names. >

I wondered if anyone on this list had info concerning Elizabeth Gaston who married Thomas Wilson in 1802 in Greene Co TN Is there a list of his children And is there info available on her brother Alexander Gaston who lived next door to Elizabeth? Joyce Gaston Reece

Hello, list- In searching for my Rosanna WILSON's husband, I have tabulated WILSON entries from Albany, NY Directories from 1849-1870. If anyone has a WILSON name for me to check in my notes, e-mail me direct. Katharine

Diana wrote: "Not too many people on this list have Wilsons in Canada. " Diana- I will ask just on the wild chance you see a connection or have any info. Please contact me if you have any ideas. I'm searching for info on a Rosanna/Rose/Rosa WILSON, unknown maiden name, born in Ireland c. 1810. She had 1st child, Anne/Anna in Canada c. 1839. One document says it was Eng. Canada. I do not know the first name of Rosanna's WILSON husband. They also had children : John O/T b. Michigan c.1841, Ellen M (Hellena Marie) b. Michigan c. 1843 Robert b. Michigan/Albany 1850. Rosanna was a widow in Albany, NY by 1855 and was still in Albany in 1870. Her daughter Anne married Richard H.C. JORDAN in 1860 in Albany. Thanks for considering this, and good luck in your search. Katharine

Hi there so far it does not look familiar any of the names. I have been doing research for a few years now but don't recall seeing those names. ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2005 8:53 AM Subject: [WILSON-L] Rosanna WILSON thru Canada c. 1839 > Diana wrote: "Not too many people on > this list have Wilsons in Canada. " > > Diana- I will ask just on the wild chance you see a connection or have any > info. Please contact me if you have any ideas. I'm searching for info on > a Rosanna/Rose/Rosa WILSON, unknown maiden name, born in Ireland c. 1810. > > She had 1st child, Anne/Anna in Canada c. 1839. One document says it was > Eng. Canada. I do not know the first name of Rosanna's WILSON husband. > > They also had children : > John O/T b. Michigan c.1841, > Ellen M (Hellena Marie) b. Michigan c. 1843 > Robert b. Michigan/Albany 1850. > > Rosanna was a widow in Albany, NY by 1855 and was still in Albany in 1870. > Her daughter Anne married Richard H.C. JORDAN in 1860 in Albany. > > Thanks for considering this, and good luck in your search. > > Katharine > > > ==== WILSON Mailing List ==== > List Admin > [email protected] > > ============================== > Census images 1901, 1891, 1881 and 1871, plus so much more. > Ancestry.com's United Kingdom & Ireland Collection. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13968/rd.ashx > >

Thanks for the hint... I will look into it. I am in Canada and have been looking into my fathers line. I am stuck at a William Wilson from Ireland who married a Sarah with no maiden name on her gravestone, no info was given on William her husband. I am trying to locate his grave, odd he is not buried in the same place. The director of the old church has helped me all he can. My Wilson line came from Ireland the whereabouts are unknown except Sarah came from County Monaghan as that is what her gravestone says. The Wilsons settled in York and farmed in what is now Scarborough. I hope one day to bump into someone who has someone from this line etc. Diana ----- Original Message ----- From: "Doc" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2005 10:59 AM Subject: Re: [WILSON-L] William Wilson 1756-1812, dau 1794-1838 > Hi Diana > > Have you tried RAOGK.org or other mailing lists for the surnames of > spouses? Sometimes, I exhaust my search of my main 4 surnames and then > try lists to find my Wilson spouses by their maiden name. I have had such > success with RAOGK....a volunteer found that my Charles H. Wilson married > Mary Coan, only to find out their first 3 children although died and > buried Wilson were actually Wynkoop's. Mary had married prior to my great > great grandfather. Also, I subscribe to a list for a bit and then > unsubscribe for a couple three months and then re-subscribe....sometimes I > get fresh leads or as most recent a descendant of my Thomas H. Begnal & > Margaret Shevlin, contacted me with my great grandfather birth date. > > Do you have any contacts in Canada? > -- > Regards, > > D.R. "Doc" Begnal-Young - "Pay It Forward" > > Begnal-Blaschko/Blaszko/Blaskow-Perry/Pereira Cardoso-Wilson > www.computer-firstaid.com/begnal_enterprises/genealogy.html > > FREE Online Assistance with Computers, Hardware, Software, Internet/Web > www.computer-firstaid.com > > Netiquette - Do's & Don'ts of E-Mailing - > www.onlinenetiquette.com/courtesy1.html > > San Gabriel, CA > > > Diana Allen wrote: > >> Thanks for the info but I guess my search will go on. Not too many people >> on this list have Wilsons in Canada. Maybe one day I will get lucky with >> a hit. >> Thanks and have fun. > > >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Anita G Clayton" >> <[email protected]> >> To: <[email protected]> >> Sent: Monday, February 07, 2005 11:49 PM >> Subject: Re: [WILSON-L] William Wilson 1756-1812, dau 1794-1838 >> >> >>> Diana, >>> >>> I gave just about all I know, they seem to be Hunterdon, NJ or maybe >>> across the Delaware River in Bucks, PA. >>> >>> Anita >>> On Mon, 7 Feb 2005 13:11:31 -0500 "Diana Allen" <[email protected]> >>> writes: >>> >>>> I have a William Wilson who married a Sarah ? as well, but Sarah is >>>> buried >>>> in what was then York Ontario Canada and her husband I am unsure of. >>>> I think >>>> they had two sons that I am aware of a Hugh and a Joseph. I am >>>> unsure if >>>> there were any other siblings. Do you have any more info. Diana >>>> ---- >>> > > > ==== WILSON Mailing List ==== > http//www.rootsweb.com/rootsweb/aup.html > You are responsible for following the A.U.P. > Acceptable Use Policy > > ============================== > Find your ancestors in the Birth, Marriage and Death Records. > New content added every business day. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13964/rd.ashx > >

Have not heard of Alonzo.. at this time anyways ----- Original Message ----- From: "Judy Myatt" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2005 9:39 AM Subject: RE: [WILSON-L] Wilson's in Canada >I have been looking for Alonzo Wilson who was in Pictou, Nova Scotia, >Canada > in the 1920's Anyone out there heard of him? > Judy Myatt > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] > Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2005 9:53 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: [WILSON-L] Rosanna WILSON thru Canada c. 1839 > > Diana wrote: "Not too many people on > this list have Wilsons in Canada. " > > Diana- I will ask just on the wild chance you see a connection or have any > info. Please contact me if you have any ideas. I'm searching for info on > a > Rosanna/Rose/Rosa WILSON, unknown maiden name, born in Ireland c. 1810. > > She had 1st child, Anne/Anna in Canada c. 1839. One document says it was > Eng. Canada. I do not know the first name of Rosanna's WILSON husband. > > They also had children : > John O/T b. Michigan c.1841, > Ellen M (Hellena Marie) b. Michigan c. 1843 > Robert b. Michigan/Albany 1850. > > Rosanna was a widow in Albany, NY by 1855 and was still in Albany in 1870. > Her daughter Anne married Richard H.C. JORDAN in 1860 in Albany. > > Thanks for considering this, and good luck in your search. > > Katharine > > > ==== WILSON Mailing List ==== > List Admin > [email protected] > > ============================== > Census images 1901, 1891, 1881 and 1871, plus so much more. > Ancestry.com's United Kingdom & Ireland Collection. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13968/rd.ashx > > > > > ==== WILSON Mailing List ==== > http//www.rootsweb.com/rootsweb/aup.html > You are responsible for following the A.U.P. > Acceptable Use Policy > > ============================== > New! Family Tree Maker 2005. Build your tree and search for your ancestors > at the same time. Share your tree with family and friends. Learn more: > http://landing.ancestry.com/familytreemaker/2005/tour.aspx?sourceid=14599&targetid=5429 > >