Individual Details

The birth of William Wilson is stated from a paper on file at the Atlanta History Center which has 15 Aug 1775. His grave marker says that he died 27 May 1839, aged 64 years, 9 months, and 11 days, which calculates to a birth of 16 Aug 1774.

William was first married to Mary Leake, 12 Jun 1800. Mary was born 1 Aug 1784 and died 13 May 1827. The family lived first in Franklin Co, GA, the moving to DeKalb, an area which is now Fulton County.
Children with Mary were:
Samuel, 1801-1837
Elizabeth, b. 1802, married James Donehoo
John F., 1808-1858, married Mary P. Stubbs
James Harwell, 1810-1865
Martha B., b. 1813, married a Stubbs
Sarah, 1815-1833
Nancy L., b. 1818
Mahulda, b. 1819, married Thos. M. Pool
William A., 1824-1903
Twins - Louise Hester and Evelyn - their mother died at their birth 13 May 1827.
Information furnished by Mrs. H. P. Redwine, Fayetteville, GA, 9 Jul 1938.

Birth	15 Aug 1775
Marriage	9 Apr 1829	Franklin County, Georgia - Elizabeth Walters
Death	27 May 1839	DeKalb County, Georgia

Spouse

Elizabeth Walters (1786 - 1861)