David Pierce Wilson

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David Pierce Wilson

Birthdate:
Birthplace: Keansburg, Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States
Death: 1929 (81-82)
Place of Burial: Keyport, Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States
Immediate Family:

Son of William C Wilson and Elizabeth Wilson
Husband of Emma Wilson
Father of Alfred Edgar Wilson

Occupation: Captain of scooner ship
Managed by: Claire Fuller
Last Updated:

About David Pierce Wilson

David P Wilson was too young for the civil war but his brother went. (Story about the flag raising) A ship was wrecked outside comfort point area, it was given to him, he fixed it up and made a business out of it. A newspaper article said he amassed his fortune transporting goods to the south.

He also owned a store on Main Street Keansburg and railroad waiting room transportation business. his children were Jeanie Cole, Chester A, John, David jr., Alfred E.

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David Pierce Wilson's Timeline

1847
1847
Keansburg, Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States
1873
November 17, 1873
Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States
1929
1929
Age 82
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Jersey shore area, nj, United States
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Keansburg, nj, United States
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Green Grove Cemetery, Keyport, Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States