Aquilla Gilson (1838 - 1867)

Born 1838 in Ohio, United States

Died 20 Jul 1867 at about age 29 in Bennington Township, Shiawassee, Michigan, United States

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Biography

The son of James Magos Gilson' and his second wife, Sarah A., Ayila was born in Ohio in 1838. His father continued migrating and settled in Shiawassee County, Michigan.^[1][2] He registered for the draft on July 1, 1863, residing in Bennington Township and working as a mechanic.^[3]

It's not known how or where he died but he is buried at Alton Cemetery in Bennington Township.^[4]

Research Notes

He is listed in the 1850 census as "Aquilla" and in the 1860 census as "Angeline"; in his father's household each time. His grave marker spells his last name "Gillson."

Sources

1. ↑ "United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MF8C-BLQ : 4 April 2020), Aquella Gilson in household of Magos Gilson, Hastings, Barry, Michigan, United States; citing family 691, NARA microfilm publication M432 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
2. ↑ "United States Census, 1860", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MWDB-Z68 : 11 November 2020), Angeline Gilson in entry for Jas Gilson, 1860.
3. ↑ National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marshal General's Bureau (Civil War); Collection Name: Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865 (Civil War Union Draft Records); NAI: 4213514; Archive Volume Number: 1 of 3. Ancestry.com. U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010. Ancestry Record 1666 #2383624 with attached Image
4. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #31086843