Lilly Ann Newton Wilson

4 April 1820–1855 (Age 34)
Delaware, United States

The Life Summary of Lilly Ann Newton

When Lilly Ann Newton Wilson was born on 4 April 1820, in Delaware, United States, her father, Jesse Wilson, was 46 and her mother, Peggy Russel, was 42. She married Levin Henry Adams in 1840, in Randolph, Indiana, United States. They were the parents of at least 4 sons and 3 daughters. She lived in Monroe Township, Randolph, Indiana, United States for about 10 years. She died in 1855, at the age of 35, and was buried in Maxville, White River Township, Randolph, Indiana, United States.

Photos and Memories (0)

Photos and Memories

Do you know Lilly Ann Newton? Do you have a story about her that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account

Family Time Line

Levin Henry Adams
1808–1880
Lilly Ann Newton Wilson
1820–1855
Marriage: 1840
James Edward Adams
1839–1921
Mary E Adams
1845–1901
William Henry Adams
1841–1859
Margaret E Adams
1843–1919
Celia Caroline Adams
1847–1917
Francis Marion Adams
1852–1942
Andrew Wilson Adams
1855–1873

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    1840Randolph, Indiana, United States
    • Children

    (7)

    +2 More Children

    Parents and Siblings

    Siblings

    (8)

    +3 More Children

    World Events (8)

    1821 · Financial Relief for Public Land
    Age 1
    A United States law to provide financial relief for the purchasers of Public Lands. It permitted the earlier buyers, that couldn't pay completely for the land, to return the land back to the government. This granted them a credit towards the debt they had on land. Congress, also, extended credit to buyer for eight more years. Still while being in economic panic and the shortage of currency made by citizens, the government hoped that with the time extension, the economy would improve.
    1825 · State Capital Moves to Indianapolis
    Age 5
    The state capital was moved from Corydon to Indianapolis on January 10, 1825.
    1830 · The Second Great Awakening
    Age 10
    Being a second spiritual and religious awakening, like the First Great Awakening, many Churches began to spring up from other denominations. Many people began to rapidly join the Baptist and Methodist congregations. Many converts to these religions believed that the Awakening was the precursor of a new millennial age.

    Name Meaning

    (1997: 269682;2007: 580669; 2010: 801882)English: from the Middle English personal name Will + patronymic -son ‘son of Will’. Will was a very common medieval short form of William . This surname is also very common among African Americans.

    Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

    Possible Related Names

    Willison
    Will
    Willson

    Sources (2)

    • Lilly Adams in household of Henry Adams, "United States Census, 1850"
    • Ann Adams in household of Henry Adams, "United States Census, 1860"

    Discover Even More

    As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.

    Create a free account to view more about your family.
    Create a FREE Account
    Search for Another Deceased Ancestor
    Share this with your family and friends.