Birth : 3 Feb 1834 Pittsylvania County, Virginia, USA
Death : 7 May 1908 Stokes County, North Carolina, USA
Burial : Captain Bill Wilson Family Cemetery, Brims Grove, Stokes County, USA
Coordinate : 36.4168750, -80.4405590
Description : William James Wilson was born in 1834 to John and Nancy Davis Wilson in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. He was a descendant of Captain Peter Wilson who settled the Dan around 1740. After marrying Martha Hiler (daughter of Joseph Hiler) in 1854, they moved to Pilot Mountain NC. He served in the Civil War in Company I of Regiment 21 NC. After the war, he started acquiring land and eventually owned most of the land between the Hills Presbyterian Church in Surry County and Brims Grove Baptist Church in Stokes County along with some lots in the town of Pilot Mountain.... Read More

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Capt William James Wilson's memorial?

    Capt William James Wilson's memorial is located at: Captain Bill Wilson Family Cemetery, Brims Grove, Stokes County, USA.

  • When did Capt William James Wilson death?

    Capt William James Wilson death on 7 May 1908 in Stokes County, North Carolina, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the Capt William James Wilson's memorial?

    Latitude: 36.4168750
    Longitude: -80.4405590

Family Members:

Spouse

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Martha Hiler Wilson

(1840 - 1888)

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Mary Emily Hill Collins

(1867 - 1927)

Children

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Elisha Thomas Wilson

(1861 - 1945)

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William James Wilson

(1862 - 1918)

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Nannie Jane Wilson Cain

(1894 - 1931)

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Sam Wilson

(1895 - 1946)

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Willie Lee Wilson

(1898 - 1974)

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Lindo Creed Wilson

(1900 - 1933)

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Oscar M. Wilson

(1900 - 1950)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Gospel Baptist Church Cemetery
Brims Grove, Stokes County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4205140, -80.4255970

2. McDaniel Family Cemetery
Pilot Mountain, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4285800, -80.4560500

3. Jessup Family Cemetery
Pilot Mountain, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4282990, -80.4563980

4. Alexander Lee Joyce Family Cemetery
Brims Grove, Stokes County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4272000, -80.4233000

5. Hills Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Hills Grove, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4234161, -80.4621658

6. Brims Grove Cemetery
Brims Grove, Stokes County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4104340, -80.4169710

7. Brim Family Cemetery
Stokes County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4026952, -80.4201749

8. Hills Village Family Cemetery
Hills Grove, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4352200, -80.4594500

9. Waugh Cemetery
Westfield, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4413986, -80.4480972

10. Rescue Baptist Church Cemetery
Pilot Mountain, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3898080, -80.4613240

11. Lovells Chapel Church Cemetery
Pilot Mountain, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3879160, -80.4652290

12. New Beginning Baptist Church Cemetery
Brims Grove, Stokes County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4177430, -80.3940760

13. Green Family Cemetery
Pilot Mountain, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3956630, -80.4833990

14. Pilot Mountain City Cemetery
Pilot Mountain, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3918343, -80.4809418

15. Jessup Grove Baptist Church Cemetery
Pilot Mountain, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4432780, -80.4865280

16. Beulahland Baptist Church Cemetery
Pilot Mountain, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4037330, -80.4954900

17. Hunter Cemetery
Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4566994, -80.4700012

18. Lawrence Cemetery
Pilot Mountain, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3716080, -80.4537230

19. Tucker-Stone Cemetery
Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3990000, -80.4954167

20. Bennett Cemetery
Pilot Mountain, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3988991, -80.4957962

21. Frances Memorial Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery
Brown Mountain, Stokes County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4303550, -80.3831110

22. John Wesley Hill Cemetery
Pilot Mountain, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4000282, -80.5012817

23. Stone Family Cemetery
Pilot Mountain, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3695070, -80.4689960

24. Westfield Friends Cemetery
Westfield, Surry County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4687220, -80.4527220