There are two tombstones for Jeremiah Wilson, who died 7 June 1850 and is buried in the Wilson Family Cemetery, off Bells Mines Church Road in northern Crittenden County. The tombstone on the left is handcarved and has no dates. The tombstone on the right was professionally carved. This photo was taken 27 November 1989.
Jeremiah Wilson was born 1 December 1802 probably in Tennessee and came to what was then Livingston County at an early date.
Jeremiah Wilson married Dolly H. (surname possibly Taylor), who was born 11 September 1808, died 21 January 1892 and who is also buried in the Wilson Family Cemetery. They had the following children: Ruth Malvina, Nancy N., George P., Joseph E., William J., America Elizabeth and Margaret A.
Jeremiah owned land on the Tradewater River, Ohio River and on Camp Creek. In 1849, he gave one acre for a "baring ground and to build a church to be used for all denominations of Christians that believe in fundamental doctrine of Religion ..." Bells Mines Cumberland Presbyterian Church was built on this land.
Published 28 Oct 2008, Western Kentucky Genealogy Blog http://wkygenealogy.blogspot.com
2 comments:
Hello Brenda,
I am a descendant of Jeremiah Wilson, He was my great great grandfather. He married Dolly Holton (Hutton) Taylor. We have been in contact before and you have helped me with the information on the Lucas and Wilson families. I enjoy you site very much
Sara
Sara, would you contact me again? My email is bjjerome@wowway.com
I am interested in Dolly Taylor.
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