Wilson, George (Willson)

Born: 1794-09-27 New Jersey

Died: 1871-05-20 Menard County, Illinois

Flourished: Menard County, Illinois

Alternate name: Willson

By 1830, Wilson lived in Sangamon County, Illinois. He likely lived in what was then the northern part of the county, which later was partitioned off to create Menard County. In 1850, Wilson lived in Menard County with a large household, he was a farmer, and he owned $3,000 worth of real estate. In 860, he owned real estate valued at $7,200.

U.S. Census Office, Fifth Census of the United States (1830), Sangamon County, IL, 199; U.S. Census Office, Sixth Census of the United States (1840), Menard County, IL, 295; U.S. Census Office, Seventh Census of the United States (1850), Menard County, IL, 324; U.S. Census Office, Eighth Census of the United States (1860), Menard County, IL, 41; Gravestone, Greenwood Cemetery East, Tallula, IL.