Individual Details
Volentine "Vol" Wilson
(January 18, 1833 - October 12, 1912)
1860 Comanche County, Texas census, page 7, taken June 26, 1860, Cora Post Office, Dwelling/Family #42/30?: Volentine WILSON, 25, m, $300 personal, stock raiser, Ga. (Living between Isham/Coker and Green families.)
"#90, taken August 26, 1867, Valentine Wilson, Pct. 1, in state 12 years, in county 10 years, in pct. 8 years, native of Georgia." (1867 Comanche County, Texas Voter Registration list.)
"VOL WILSON is one of the early settlers of central Texas, a prominent citizen and successful farmer. He came to this state empty-handed, but was full of energy, industry and a strong determination to succeed. Persevering in his labors, he has therefore worked his way steadily upward until his operations are now comprehensive in their scope and the returns therefrom have made him one of the substantial citizens of the community.
"Mr. Wilson was born in Jackson county, Georgia, January 18, 1833, and is a son of Henry and Jensie J. (Walraves) Wilson, both natives of the same state. The Wilson family is of English origin and the original American ancestors came to this country at a very early day. The father of our subject was a wealthy and prominent farmer and slave owner. Although he never attached himself to any church he was a man of Christian habits and belief, and his death occurred in Georgia in 1863. His political support was given the Democracy. Henry Wilson and his wife became parents of eleven children, seven sons and four daughters, all of whom reached years of maturity. All of the sons served in the Confederate army during the late war and three were killed, while one was badly wounded, the other three escaping unharmed. Pascal gave his life in defense of the south; Oswell is yet living in Arkansas; Nancy became the wife of Fillip Wilson; Charlotte married L. T. Coker; Fidilla is the wife of A. Dover; Vol is the next younger, Henry is now living in Tennessee; John makes his home in Georgia; Loving was killed in the war; Pleasant was seriously wounded and crippled for life, but is now living in Georgia; and Pliant was also killed while defending the banner under which he enlisted. The mother of this family passed away many years before the war.
"Time subject of this review acquired his education in the common schools and was reared on the old homestead, remaining under the parental roof until 1854, when he came to Texas. He made his first location in Bell county, where he rented land and raised two crops. In 1856 he came to Comanche county, where he embarked in the stock business, devoting his energies to that enterprise for a number of years.
In January, 1862, Mr. Wilson was united in marriage to Miss Sarah E. Isham, and in July he bade adieu to his bride and entered the army as a member of the Thirtieth Texas Cavalry, which was assigned to the Trans-Mississippi department. His service was largely in the Indian nation and he participated in many skirmishes and a number of battles, but was extremely fortunate in that he was never wounded or captured. He continued in the army until the close of the war, at which time he was located in Marshall, Texas. When his services were no longer needed he returned home to his bride whom he had seen only twice during the three years that he was numbered among the boys in gray.
"Mrs. Wilson was born January 11, 1846, and belonged to one of the old families of Georgia, her parents being Charles and Mary (Warnett) Isham, natives of that state. Their marriage was celebrated in Georgia and in 1854 they emigrated to Texas. After residing at two or three places they came to Comanche county in 1855 and the father engaged in the stock business. During the war he was in the frontier service, and after hostilities had ceased he closed out his stock business and purchased a tract of land, which he transformed into a good farm. His political support was given the Democracy, and he took an active interest in public affairs, holding a number of county offices, the duties of which were discharged in a prompt and able manner. His death occurred about 1877, and his wife survived him until 1884. She was a consistent member of the Missionary Baptist church. Their children were Frances, Sarah, Jackson, Millia, Martha A., Caroline, Mary, Ellen, and Mrs. Wilson.
"When our subject returned from the war he continued to engage in the stock business for two years and then sold his cattle. He purchased the raw land that formed the nucleus of his present fine farm, first becoming owner of one hundred and sixty acres, to which he has added from time to time until he now has ten hundred and thirty-five acres, of which one hundred and thirty acres is highly cultivated. He also owned two other farms, which he has sold. He has made all the improvements upon his property and now has one of the model farms of the county, with a commodious and pleasant residence, substantial outbuildings, windmills, all kinds of farm machinery and a good orchard. The farm is situated on Rush creek, nine miles north of Comanche. Mr. Wilson has given his attention to stock raising and land trading, and although he came to Texas with only fifty cents in his pocket, by his own efforts he has worked his way upward to a position of affluence. He possesses excellent business and executive ability, and his capable management and enterprise are the secret of his success. He has shared in the various trials and hardships incident to life on the frontier, including service against the Indians. Before the war he belonged to a ranging company and participated in many raids against the Indians, frequently going three hundred miles from home in pursuit of the red men and taking part in several skirmishes with them. In connection with his other work he has engaged in milling on Elm creek, a branch of Trinity river, and also at Stephenville.
"To Mr. and Mrs. Wilson have been born eleven children, and with the exception of one who died in infancy all are yet living, namely: Mary J., wife of Jo H. Griffith, a farmer; Ellen, wife of W. T. Loudermilk; Charles H., who carries on agricultural pursuits; Mintie, wife of W. H. Loudermilk, a farmer; David V., who carries on the same business; Annie, wife of John Neighbours, an agriculturist; John A., James F., Media and Charity B., at home. The mother and three of the children are members of the Christian church and the family is one of prominence in the community, while the hospitable home is a favorite resort with many friends. In his political views Mr. Wilson was formerly a Democrat, but was later an active worker in the Greenback party and when the People's party sprang into existence he joined its ranks and is now one of its stalwart advocates. He has never sought or desired office, but has given a loyal support to all measures calculated to support the welfare of the community and ever faithfully discharges all his duties of citizenship." (History of Texas, 1899?, pages 530 - 532.)
Some information about Vol Wilson from "Descendants of George Washington Loudermilk," by Raymond and Aline Quenon.
"#90, taken August 26, 1867, Valentine Wilson, Pct. 1, in state 12 years, in county 10 years, in pct. 8 years, native of Georgia." (1867 Comanche County, Texas Voter Registration list.)
"VOL WILSON is one of the early settlers of central Texas, a prominent citizen and successful farmer. He came to this state empty-handed, but was full of energy, industry and a strong determination to succeed. Persevering in his labors, he has therefore worked his way steadily upward until his operations are now comprehensive in their scope and the returns therefrom have made him one of the substantial citizens of the community.
"Mr. Wilson was born in Jackson county, Georgia, January 18, 1833, and is a son of Henry and Jensie J. (Walraves) Wilson, both natives of the same state. The Wilson family is of English origin and the original American ancestors came to this country at a very early day. The father of our subject was a wealthy and prominent farmer and slave owner. Although he never attached himself to any church he was a man of Christian habits and belief, and his death occurred in Georgia in 1863. His political support was given the Democracy. Henry Wilson and his wife became parents of eleven children, seven sons and four daughters, all of whom reached years of maturity. All of the sons served in the Confederate army during the late war and three were killed, while one was badly wounded, the other three escaping unharmed. Pascal gave his life in defense of the south; Oswell is yet living in Arkansas; Nancy became the wife of Fillip Wilson; Charlotte married L. T. Coker; Fidilla is the wife of A. Dover; Vol is the next younger, Henry is now living in Tennessee; John makes his home in Georgia; Loving was killed in the war; Pleasant was seriously wounded and crippled for life, but is now living in Georgia; and Pliant was also killed while defending the banner under which he enlisted. The mother of this family passed away many years before the war.
"Time subject of this review acquired his education in the common schools and was reared on the old homestead, remaining under the parental roof until 1854, when he came to Texas. He made his first location in Bell county, where he rented land and raised two crops. In 1856 he came to Comanche county, where he embarked in the stock business, devoting his energies to that enterprise for a number of years.
In January, 1862, Mr. Wilson was united in marriage to Miss Sarah E. Isham, and in July he bade adieu to his bride and entered the army as a member of the Thirtieth Texas Cavalry, which was assigned to the Trans-Mississippi department. His service was largely in the Indian nation and he participated in many skirmishes and a number of battles, but was extremely fortunate in that he was never wounded or captured. He continued in the army until the close of the war, at which time he was located in Marshall, Texas. When his services were no longer needed he returned home to his bride whom he had seen only twice during the three years that he was numbered among the boys in gray.
"Mrs. Wilson was born January 11, 1846, and belonged to one of the old families of Georgia, her parents being Charles and Mary (Warnett) Isham, natives of that state. Their marriage was celebrated in Georgia and in 1854 they emigrated to Texas. After residing at two or three places they came to Comanche county in 1855 and the father engaged in the stock business. During the war he was in the frontier service, and after hostilities had ceased he closed out his stock business and purchased a tract of land, which he transformed into a good farm. His political support was given the Democracy, and he took an active interest in public affairs, holding a number of county offices, the duties of which were discharged in a prompt and able manner. His death occurred about 1877, and his wife survived him until 1884. She was a consistent member of the Missionary Baptist church. Their children were Frances, Sarah, Jackson, Millia, Martha A., Caroline, Mary, Ellen, and Mrs. Wilson.
"When our subject returned from the war he continued to engage in the stock business for two years and then sold his cattle. He purchased the raw land that formed the nucleus of his present fine farm, first becoming owner of one hundred and sixty acres, to which he has added from time to time until he now has ten hundred and thirty-five acres, of which one hundred and thirty acres is highly cultivated. He also owned two other farms, which he has sold. He has made all the improvements upon his property and now has one of the model farms of the county, with a commodious and pleasant residence, substantial outbuildings, windmills, all kinds of farm machinery and a good orchard. The farm is situated on Rush creek, nine miles north of Comanche. Mr. Wilson has given his attention to stock raising and land trading, and although he came to Texas with only fifty cents in his pocket, by his own efforts he has worked his way upward to a position of affluence. He possesses excellent business and executive ability, and his capable management and enterprise are the secret of his success. He has shared in the various trials and hardships incident to life on the frontier, including service against the Indians. Before the war he belonged to a ranging company and participated in many raids against the Indians, frequently going three hundred miles from home in pursuit of the red men and taking part in several skirmishes with them. In connection with his other work he has engaged in milling on Elm creek, a branch of Trinity river, and also at Stephenville.
"To Mr. and Mrs. Wilson have been born eleven children, and with the exception of one who died in infancy all are yet living, namely: Mary J., wife of Jo H. Griffith, a farmer; Ellen, wife of W. T. Loudermilk; Charles H., who carries on agricultural pursuits; Mintie, wife of W. H. Loudermilk, a farmer; David V., who carries on the same business; Annie, wife of John Neighbours, an agriculturist; John A., James F., Media and Charity B., at home. The mother and three of the children are members of the Christian church and the family is one of prominence in the community, while the hospitable home is a favorite resort with many friends. In his political views Mr. Wilson was formerly a Democrat, but was later an active worker in the Greenback party and when the People's party sprang into existence he joined its ranks and is now one of its stalwart advocates. He has never sought or desired office, but has given a loyal support to all measures calculated to support the welfare of the community and ever faithfully discharges all his duties of citizenship." (History of Texas, 1899?, pages 530 - 532.)
Some information about Vol Wilson from "Descendants of George Washington Loudermilk," by Raymond and Aline Quenon.
Events
| Birth | January 18, 1833 | Pulaski or Jackson County, Georgia | |||
| Marriage | January 30, 1862 | Comanche, Comanche County, Texas - Sarah E. Isham | |||
| Death | October 12, 1912 | ||||
| Burial | Downing Cemetery, Comanche County, Texas |
Families
| Spouse | Sarah E. Isham (1846 - 1906) |
| Child | Mary Jane Wilson (1863 - 1951) |
| Child | Ellen Elizabeth "Emaline" Wilson (1866 - 1928) |
| Child | Charles Henry Wilson (1867 - 1942) |
| Child | Babe Wilson (1869 - 1870) |
| Child | Mintie Caroline Wilson (1871 - 1942) |
| Child | David Volentine Wilson (1873 - 1963) |
| Child | Sarah Ann Wilson (1875 - 1929) |
| Child | John Andrew Wilson (1877 - 1961) |
| Child | James Franklin Wilson (1877 - 1921) |
| Child | Docia Almeda Wilson (1881 - 1940) |
| Child | Charity Belle "Christy" Wilson (1883 - 1962) |
| Father | Henry Wilson ( - ) |
| Mother | Jensie Walraven ( - ) |