Delila Wilson

Female5 November 1801–25 November 1883

Brief Life History of Delila

When Delila Wilson was born on 5 November 1801, in Georgia, United States, her father, Fennel H Wilson Sr, was 31 and her mother, Penelope Hendricks, was 29. She married Ransom Marlow on 25 January 1821, in Jackson, Georgia, United States. They were the parents of at least 6 sons and 4 daughters. She died on 25 November 1883, in Jackson, Georgia, United States, at the age of 82, and was buried in Pendergrass, Jackson, Georgia, United States.

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Family Time Line

Ransom Marlow
1801–1886
Delila Wilson
1801–1883
Marriage: 25 January 1821
Josiah M. Marlow
1822–1889
James M Marlow
1825–1862
John W. Marlow
1826–1885
Delila Marlow
1833–
Sarah Jane Marlow
1833–
Ransom A Marlow
1834–1863
Adeline Marlow
1835–
Martha Ann Westbrook
1838–1910
Richard Banks Marlow
1839–1921
Francis W Marlow
1842–1913

Sources (8)

  • Delila Marlow in household of Ransom Marlow, "United States Census, 1850"
  • Delila Wilson, "Georgia, County Marriages, 1785-1950"
  • Delilah Wilson Marlow, "Find A Grave Index"

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    25 January 1821Jackson, Georgia, United States
  • Children (10)

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    Parents and Siblings

    Siblings (18)

    +13 More Children

    World Events (8)

    1803

    Age 2

    France sells Louisiana territories to U.S.A.

    1803 · Gerogia's First Land Lottery

    Age 2

    Georgia’s first land lottery act was signed by Governor John Milledge. The first drawings for the land lottery were held two years later in 1805.

    1825 · The Crimes Act

    Age 24

    The Crimes Act was made to provide a clearer punishment of certain crimes against the United States. Part of it includes: Changing the maximum sentence of imprisonment to be increased from seven to ten years and changing the maximum fine from $5,000 to $10,000.

    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.

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    Story Highlight

    Ransom Marlow

    Notes for RANSOM MARLOW: Jackson Co GA Will BK-B Pages 360-361 State of Georgia Jackson County As it is apointed unto man once to die and after death then the Judgement I Ransom Marlow make th …

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