James Wilson

James and one brother survived a shipwreck off the coast of France; no other family members survived. The captain of the rescuing ship brought them to the colonies. They were most likely raised by grandparents, Robert and Jane Wilson.

James married his cousin (Rebecca or Rebekah) in 1750 in Pennsylvania. 13 of their 16 Children survived to adulthood.

James donated a large parcel of land in Augusta Co. to build Augusta Academy in 1749. In 1814 this institution became Washington Academy and is now Washington and Lee University.