Ezra Denison Willson

Male25 February 1830–11 September 1904

Brief Life History of Ezra Denison

When Ezra Denison Willson was born on 25 February 1830, in Fairfax, Franklin, Vermont, United States, his father, Amos Willson, was 31 and his mother, Elizabeth P. Wright, was 24. He married Anna Elisabetha Haas on 19 September 1853, in Brady Township, Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States. They were the parents of at least 4 sons and 4 daughters. He lived in Brady Township, Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States in 1860 and Pavilion, Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States in 1870. He died on 11 September 1904, in Yankee Springs Township, Barry, Michigan, United States, at the age of 74, and was buried in Bowerman Cemetery, Middleville, Thornapple Township, Barry, Michigan, United States.

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Family Time Line

Ezra Denison Willson
1830–1904
Anna Elisabetha Haas
1827–1911
Marriage: 19 September 1853
Amos John Willson
1854–1908
Anna Harriet Wilson
1856–1920
Marcia Elizabeth Wilson
1858–1908
Ezra A Willson
1860–1902
George N Wilson
1862–1873
Rena Willson
1864–1867
Lotan T Willson
1866–1883
Sabia Gladice Wilson
1870–1952

Sources (27)

  • Ed Wilson, "United States Census, 1870"
  • Ezra Wilson in entry for Adelbert F. Hanna and Sabie E. Wilson, "Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925"
  • Ezra D. Wilson in entry for George N. Wilson, "Michigan Deaths, 1867-1897"

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    19 September 1853Brady Township, Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

    • Children (8)

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    Siblings (2)

    World Events (8)

    1832 · The Black Hawk War

    Age 2

    Convinced that a group of Native American tribes were hostile, The United States formed a frontier militia to stop them in their tracks. Even though Black Hawk was hoping to avoid bloodshed while trying to resettle on tribal land, U.S. officials opened fire on the Native Americans. Black Hawk then responded to this confrontation by successfully attacking the militia at the Battle of Stillman's Run and then left northward. After a few months the militia caught up with Black Hawk and his men and defeated them at the Battle of Wisconsin Heights. While being weakened by hunger, injuries and desertion, Black Hawk and the rest of the many native survivors retreated towards the Mississippi. Unfortunately, Black Hawk and other leaders were later captured when they surrendered to the US forces and were then imprisoned for a year.

    1834 · Vermont Anti-Slavery Society is Formed

    Age 4

    The Anti-Slavery Society of Vermont was established in 1834. 100 people from different towns were at the first meeting, with the intent to abolish slavery. 

    1863

    Age 33

    Abraham Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves in Confederate states to be free.

    Name Meaning

    English (eastern): variant of Wilson .

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

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