William Henry Harrison Willson

Brief Life History of William Henry Harrison

When William Henry Harrison Willson was born on 28 December 1840, in Commerce Township, Oakland, Michigan, United States, his father, Amos Wilson, was 41 and his mother, Hannah Farnsworth, was 40. He married Viola Minerva Burdick on 26 October 1864, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States. They were the parents of at least 3 sons and 2 daughters. He lived in Charlevoix, Michigan, United States in 1900 and Wilson Township, Charlevoix, Michigan, United States in 1910. He died on 16 February 1919, in Boyne City, Charlevoix, Michigan, United States, at the age of 78, and was buried in Maple Lawn Cemetery, Boyne City, Charlevoix, Michigan, United States.

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Family Time Line

William Henry Harrison Willson
1840–1919
Viola Minerva Burdick
1846–1931
Marriage: 26 October 1864
Harlow Loton Willson
1865–1950
Minnie Dora Wilson
1868–1929
Olive Blossom Willson
1873–1956
Leo Wright Willson
1876–1943
Orlin Dale Willson
1881–1940

Sources (39)

  • William H Wilson, "United States Census, 1870"
  • William H. H. Willson, "Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995"
  • William H. Willson, "Find A Grave Index"

World Events (8)

1846

U.S. acquires vast tracts of Mexican territory in wake of Mexican War including California and New Mexico.

1854 · The Crimean War

The Crimean War was fought between Russia and an alliance of Britain, France, Sardinia and Turkey on the Crimean Peninsula. Russia had put pressure on Turkey which threatened British interests in the Middle East.

1862

Oldest grave seen in the memorials list.

Name Meaning

English (eastern): variant of Wilson .

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

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