Margaret Wilson

FemaleNovember 1871–about 1935

Brief Life History of Margaret

Margaret Wilson was born in November 1871, in New York, United States as the daughter of Sam Wilson and unknown. She married Frederick Barber about 1893, in New York, United States. They were the parents of at least 2 sons and 1 daughter. She lived in Geneseo, Livingston, New York, United States in 1915 and Conesus, Livingston, New York, United States in 1930. She died about 1935, at the age of 65.

Photos and Memories (0)

Photos and Memories

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

Family Time Line

Frederick Barber
1871–1943
Margaret Wilson
1871–about 1935
Marriage: about 1893
Earl Francis Barber
1894–1985
Elsie Katherine Barber
1899–1970
Hugh Samuel Barber
1901–1991

Sources (8)

  • Margaret E Barber in household of Hugh S Barber, "United States Census, 1930"
  • Maggie Wilson in entry for Earl F Barber, "New York, County Marriages, 1847-1848; 1908-1936"
  • Margeret B Barber in household of Frederick L Barber, "United States Census, 1910"

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    about 1893New York, United States
  • Children (3)

    Parents and Siblings

    Siblings (6)

    +1 More Child

    World Events (8)

    1872 · The First National Park

    Age 1

    Yellowstone National Park was given the title of the first national park by the U.S. Congress and signed into law by President Ulysses S. Grant. It is also believed to be the first national park in the world.

    1872 · The Amnesty Act

    Age 1

    A federal law which reversed most of the penalties on former Confederate soldiers by the Fourteenth Amendment. The Act affected over 150,000 troops that were a part of the Civil War.

    1890 · The Sherman Antitrust Act

    Age 19

    This Act tried to prevent the raising of prices by restricting trade. The purpose of the Act was to preserve a competitive marketplace to protect consumers from abuse.

    Name Meaning

    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

    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.