Mary (Pearman) Wilson (1830 - 1907)

Born 15 Jun 1830 in Hardin County, Kentucky

Wife of James Parks Wilson — married before 1860 in Kentucky, United States [uncertain]

Died 6 Apr 1907 at age 76 in Jefferson County, Kentucky

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Biography

Mary Pearman was born June 15, 1830 to William Pearman and Nancy Wells Pearman in Hardin County, Kentucky. ^[1]

In 1840, William and Nancy Pearman were residing in Hardin County, Kentucky. Eleven people were included in their household. ^[2]

In 1850, Mary was living at home with her parents, William and Nancy Pearman and her siblings, Benjamin, Martha, and Elizabeth in Grayson County, Kentucky. ^[3]

Her father, William Pearman died March 30, 1859. ^[4]

Mary Pearman married James Parks Wilson before 1860 and was recorded in the 1860 census as his wife. ^[5] Mary was his third wife. Living with them were his children Esther Ann (age 19), Mary Arthur (age 15), and James Jesse Wilson (age 13).

Her mother, Nancy Wells Pearman died December 20, 1865. She was buried in the Wilson Family Cemetery, Hart County, Kentucky. ^[6]

By 1870, the James P. Wilson household had shifted to the new younger family centered around Mary's children. The 1870 census recorded some of Mary's children. Her sister, Elizabeth Pearman lived with them. ^[7]

Cemetery records add Nanie B. and Wiley P. Wilson as his children. An unusual triple Memorial marks the graves for Charley C., Nanie B. and Wilie P. Wilson. "Of such is the kingdom of heaven, Darling we miss thee. He carries the lambs at his bosom." Wilie P. Wilson [namesake of his grandfather William Pearman] was born May 23, 1861. Nancy B. Wilson [namesake of her grandmother Nancy Wells] was born October 24, 1862. Charley C. was born February 5, 1869. Wilie died May 22, 1864. Nanie died June 7, 1864. Charley C. died July 18, 1870.

The census recorded:

"James P Wilson________65," (James Parks Wilson)

"Mary Wilson___________38," (Mary Pearman Wilson)

"Joceline P Wilson________5," (Jocelin Parks Wilson)

"Audora Wilson__________3," (Adora Etta Wilson)

"Charles C Wilson_______1"

"Elizabeth Pearman____23"

The 1880 federal census recorded this information:

James P. Wilson, Age: 75, Birth Year: abt 1805, Birthplace: Kentucky, Home in 1880: Munfordville, Hart, Kentucky, Race: White, Gender: Male, Relation to Head of House: Self, Marital Status: Married, Spouse's Name: Mary Wilson, Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania, Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania, Occupation: Farmer, Surveyor"

"James P. Wilson_______75," (James Parks Wilson)

"Mary Wilson___________49," (Mary Pearman Wilson)

"Jaceline P. Wilson______15," (Jocelin Parks Wilson)

"Ladora Wilson_________13," (Adora Etta Wilson)

"Stella D. Wilson_________6," (Stella Dove Wilson)

Her husband, James Parks Wilson died June 13, 1893. The epitaph on his gravestone reads:

"Farewell my wife and children all.

Tis true a father christ doth call.

Weep not weep not my children.

Tis sweet to die a christian." ^[8]

Mary Wilson, and her children, Jocelin and Stella were recorded living together in Munfordville, Hart County, Kentucky in 1900. ^[9]

Mary Pearman Wilson died May 6, 1907. She was buried in the Wilson Family Cemetery, near her husband and children. The top of Mary's gravestone includes a carved open holy bible at the top. The following text is engraved at the base:

"I am the truth Life and light" ^[10]

Sources

1. ↑ Kentucky, Death Records, 1852-1963
2. ↑ "United States Census, 1840," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XHRK-FW4 : 24 August 2015), William Purman, Hardin, Kentucky, United States; citing p. 25, NARA microfilm publication M704, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records.
3. ↑ 1850 United States Federal Census: Grayson, Kentucky; Roll: M432_202; Page: 37B; Image: 79. Source Information: Ancestry.com. 1850 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009. Images reproduced by FamilySearch.
4. ↑ Ancestry.com. Kentucky, Death Records, 1852-1964 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2007.
5. ↑ 1860 United States Federal Census: District 2, Hart, Kentucky; Roll: M653_372; Page: 949; Family History Library Film: 803372. Source Information: Ancestry.com. 1860 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009. Images reproduced by FamilySearch."
6. ↑ Nancy Wells Pearman (1798-1865) Find A Grave Memorial # 42954780. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/42954780
7. ↑ Year: 1870; Census Place: Munfordville, Hart, Kentucky; Roll: M593_468; Page: 338B; Image: 503683; Family History Library Film: 545967
8. ↑ JAMES P. WILSON Memorial, Based on photo taken by Edith Bastin and posted on Find A Grave. https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=42954885
9. ↑ 1900 United States Federal Census: Munfordville, Hart, Kentucky; Roll: 526; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0052; FHL microfilm: 1240526. Source Information: Ancestry.com. 1900 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2004.
10. ↑ https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/42954953