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The William Wilson Family
m. 21 Sep 1830,
Perry Co, AL
Mahala Hopkins
b.
d.
Father: Lambeth Hopkins
Mother: unknown
Children:
John Wilson
b. abt 1831-1832, Perry Co, AL
Mary E. Wilson
b. abt Oct 1836, Perry Co, AL
Chronological Timeline:
On 8 Feb 1827 in Perry County, Alabama, William Wilson and Miss Mary Wilson were issued a marriage license, with Thomas G. Wilson as bondsman. They were married on 18 Feb 1827 by Alexander Spencer JP.
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9HV-QGH3
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:939K-RYFL-D
The 1830 federal census has Wm. J. Willson enumerated in Perry County, Alabama. His household consisted of the following:
2 Males under 5
1 Male 30-40
1 Female 20-30
NOTE: Neighboring two McKee's; also neighboring Lambeth Hopkins, brother of 2nd wife Mahala Hopkins.
SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-GYYT-9CLD
On 1 Jun 1831 in Perry County, Alabama, William Wilson was issued land grant #5759 for 79.59 1/2 acres of land, described as being the E1/2 of the NW1/4 of S14 T18 R6 in Perry County.
NOTE: This land was later sold to James Y. Wallace on 2 Jun 1832.
SOURCE: https://glorecords.blm.gov/details/patent/default.aspx?accession=AL0240__.155&docClass=STA&sid=arxxtqiy.ppd
On 2 Jun 1832 in Perry County, Alabama, William Wilson and Mahala his wife sold 79.59 1/2 acres of land to James Y. Wallace for $200. The land was described as being the E1/1 of the NW1/4 of S14 T18 R6. William Wilson and Mahala his wife appeared in court on the same day and swore oath proving the deed
NOTE: This land was obtained through BLM land grant #5759 to William Wilson dated 1 Jun 1831.
SOURCE: Perry County, Alabama deed book NNNN, page 268
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Probate file for William Wilson in Perry County, Alabama: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-9RG8-H19