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WAYNE CO., IL

1884 BIOGRAPHICAL
SKETCHES

BARNHILL TWP

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WILSON, SILAS, farmer, P. O. Barnhill, was born November 3, 1821, in Grayson County, Ky., son of Samuel Wilson, born in Virginia. He was a farmer and cooper by occupation. He died in this county, to which he came about 1836. His father, Joseph Wilson, was a native of England. The mother of our subject was Eliza Beveridge born in Kentucky. She died here in 1879. She was the mother of eighteen children, of whom eight are now living. Her parents were George and Elizabeth (Robison) Esqueridge.

Our subject did not receive an education like most people, but by dint of perseverance and hard work has managed to lay up for a rainy day, owning also a farm of 140 acres. He is in the acquisition of property a self-made man in every respect.

Mr. Wilson was married three times. His first wife, Nancy J. Atteberry, died, leaving eight children, of whom the following are now living, viz.: Samuel E., Reuben J., Charles S. and Eliza Renfrow.

His second wife, Melinda Dorris, died, leaving four children, viz. : Nancy J. Gifford, Martha E. Simpson, Mary E. and Fannie A. Black

His present wife, Malinda J. Atteberry. is the mother of four children now living, viz.: Sarah E., John E., Asa C. and Silas L.

Mr. and Mrs. Wilson are members of the Missionary Baptist Church. In politics, Mr. Wilson is identified with the Republican party.