Capt.
Hugh
Wilson
Born in South Carolina, United States
[uncertain]
[uncertain]Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
Husband of
Elizabeth (Gambrell) Wilson
— married
before 1838 in Anderson, South Carolina, United States [uncertain]
[uncertain] [children unknown]
Died
at age 87
in Anderson, South Carolina, United States [uncertain]
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Biography
Hugh Wilson was a South Carolinian.
Capt. Hugh Wilson[1] lived in South Carolina. He married Elizabeth Gambrell, daughter of John Gambrell and Mary Harper. This was the second marriage for both of them.
Children:
- Drayton Stringer, step-son, b. ab 1833
- Andrew J. Stringer, step-son, b. ab 1836
- John H. Wilson, b. ab 1840 (dec'd at writing of will)
- Robert J./James R. Wilson, b. ab 1842
Hugh and his family were listed on the 1850 census together,[2] and the 1860 census.[3]
Property
Hugh Wilson had a plantation of 440 acres that he bequeathed to his wife Elizabeth.[4]
Death
Hugh Wilson died in 1863. He wrote his will 4 Sept 1862, and it was proven 1 Dec 1863.[4]
Hugh Wilson is buried in the Big Creek Cemetery, Anderson County, South Carolina.[5]
Slaves
Hugh Wilson was a slaveowner.[6] He named a number of enslaved persons in his will and probate papers.[4][7][8]
For more information please see the Slaves of Hugh Wilson
Sources
- ↑
Anderson County, South Carolina estate papers packets:
"Anderson County, South Carolina estate papers packets"
Catalog: Anderson County, South Carolina estate papers packets Estate records, 1978-2006, ca. 1828-1878
Film number: 008702630 > image 471 of 951
FamilySearch Image: 3QHV-J38V-99J5-Q (accessed 20 April 2024)- this probate paper names him as "Capt"
- ↑
United States Census, 1850:
"United States Census, 1850"
Image path: United States Census, 1850 > South Carolina > Anderson > Anderson county > image 233 of 338; citing NARA microfilm publication M432 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.)
FamilySearch Image: S3HT-69T3-P38 (accessed 20 April 2024)- 1850 census
- ↑
United States Census, 1860:
"United States Census, 1860"
Image path: United States Census, 1860 > South Carolina > Anderson > 4th Regiment > image 27 of 174; citing NARA microfilm publication M653 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.)
FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9BS6-YXV (accessed 20 April 2024)- 1860 census
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2
Anderson County, South Carolina estate papers packets:
"Anderson County, South Carolina estate papers packets"
Catalog: Anderson County, South Carolina estate papers packets Estate records, 1978-2006, ca. 1828-1878
Film number: 008702630 > image 442 of 951
FamilySearch Image: 3QHV-V38V-99V8-W (accessed 20 April 2024)- will of Hugh Wilson
- ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9697202/hugh-wilson: accessed April 20, 2024), memorial page for Hugh Wilson (2 Jul 1776–17 Nov 1863), Find a Grave Memorial ID 9697202, citing Big Creek Cemetery, Williamston, Anderson County, South Carolina, USA; Maintained by Robin Farley Coon (contributor 46558224).
- ↑
United States Census (Slave Schedule), 1860:
"United States Census (Slave Schedule), 1860"
Image path: United States Census (Slave Schedule), 1860 > South Carolina > Anderson > Pendleton Village 4th Regiment > image 9 of 66; citing NARA microfilm publication M653 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.)
FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9BSX-BBM (accessed 20 April 2024)- 1860 slave schedule, 13 enslaved persons
- ↑
Anderson County, South Carolina estate papers packets:
"Anderson County, South Carolina estate papers packets"
Catalog: Anderson County, South Carolina estate papers packets Estate records, 1978-2006, ca. 1828-1878
Film number: 008702630 > image 466 of 951
FamilySearch Image: 3QHV-V38V-99KL-S (accessed 20 April 2024)- probate inventory
- ↑
Anderson County, South Carolina estate papers packets:
"Anderson County, South Carolina estate papers packets"
Catalog: Anderson County, South Carolina estate papers packets Estate records, 1978-2006, ca. 1828-1878
Film number: 008702630 > image 470 of 951
FamilySearch Image: 3QHV-V38V-99KS-D (accessed 20 April 2024)- sale of the enslaved 19 Jan 1864
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