Did not marry Alsie Graham-- error noted at DAR.
2 wives (Mary Russell and Nancy Long), 14 children:

1. Elizabeth Wilson Ramsey
2. Robert Wilson
3. David Russell Wilson
4. Margaret Wilson Mitchell
5. Zaccheus Wilson
6. Matthew James Wilson
7. James G. Wilson
8. Thomas P. Wilson
9. John L. Wilson
10. Mary C. Wilson
11. Simon Elliott Wilson
12. Jane S. Wilson Whitehead
13. William S Wilson
14. Hugh C. Wilson

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Zaccheus Wilson 1765-1842 Zaccheus Wilson was the seventh living son of Robert and Eleanor Carothers Wilson. He was born in November 1765 in Mecklenburg County, NC and died 21 Oct 1842 in Williamson Co. TN. He died at the age of 76 and was buried in the Wilson Cemetery, Eagleville, Rutherford County, TN. The cemetery is in a field at the end of a private lane off Rt. 239 aka Allisona Rd. The tombstone is worn but partially legible.

When Zaccheus Wilson was fifteen years old he was captured by Cornwallis in October 1780 while trying to join his brothers who were serving in General Sumpter's army. Because Zaccheus knew the neighborhood well, Cornwallis decided to use him as a guide to lead his army to the best place to ford the Catawba River. Zaccheus led Cornwall and his troops to a place in the river that was deep and with swift currents, causing the soldiers to flounder and be carried with the currents. This made Cornwallis angry and he threatened to cut off the boy's head for his treachery. Zaccheus said that he had the power to do so, as he had no arms, and was his prisoner; but, replied

“Sir, don't you think it would be a cowardly act for you to strike an unarmed boy with your sword? If I had but the half of your weapon, it would not be so cowardly; but then you know it would not be so safe."

Cornwallis was so impressed with his courage and bravery that he told Zaccheus to go home and take care of his mother. This was the story written by Elizabeth Ellet's book, Women of the Revolution. (See History page).

There has always been controversy over the names of Zaccheus' wives. Most of the earlier researchers had thought Zaccheus was married to Alsie Graham and many women joined the DAR on that belief. There is no documentation that supports this and in fact, Alsie Graham may have been the wife of a different man named Zaccheus Wilson, who died in Henderson Co. TN between 1840 and 1847, the son of David and Jean Wilson of Sumner County, TN. Alsey Wilson was listed on the 1850 census in Sumner Co. TN. Others have suggested Zaccheus Wilson was married to Nancy White but this marriage was for Zaccheus' son (also named Zaccheus) who married Miss Nancy White 1 Sept 1831 in Williamson County, TN.

Documents verified Zaccheus Wilson 1765 -21 Oct 1842 was married first to Mary Russell, the daughter of David and Jane Russell of Mecklenburg Co. NC. David Russell's will was written 13 Mar 1797 and probated April 1802. David Russell named his wife Jane and son-in-law Zaccheus as executors. Mecklenburg County Will Bk. F p. 129. The will did not designate which daughter married Zaccheus Wilson but in October 1806 Mary and Zaccheus Wilson signed a receipt acknowledging Mary received her portion of her father's estate equal to her sister Margaret, as was designated in her father's will. David Russell was buried in the Hopewell Presbyterian Church Cemetery; David Russell March 28, 1802 age 69 yrs 1 da. (born 27 Mar 1733). Mary Russell had two older sister, Margaret born about 1768 and Isabell born about 1772, and possibly an older brother so it's likely she was born about 1774 and married Zaccheus Wilson 1791- 1794.

After settling his father-in-law David Russell's will and the estate of his mother Eleanor, Zaccheus sold the land (220 acres) on Sugar Creek he had inherited from his father Robert Wilson Sr. , and purchased 200 acres from his brother Robert on the Harpeth River in Williamson Co., TN.

+ Mecklenburg Co. Deed Bk. 18 p.57 dated 4 October 1803 shows that Zaccheus Wilson sold to Upton Byrum for $666 111 Acres on the west side of Little Sugar Creek including the house where the grantor now lives, being part of two tracts, one a 21 Dec 1763 patent to Samuel Bigham, conveyed to Robt Wilson 16 April 1764 & bequeathed to the grantor. The other tract is part of a 17 Jan 1775 conveyance of 150 A from Zach. Wilson to Robt Wilson, being originally (part of) a 25 April 1767 patent. Wit. Jos Wilson & Wm. Cooper.

+ Mecklenburg C. Deed Bk. 18, p. 55 dated 3 Oct 1803 Zaccheus Wilson sold to Upton Williamson for $678, 113 A on both sides of Sugar Cr. adj. Jno. Taylor, Upton Byrum, Jno Kendrick & other lands of the grantee being part of 330 acres patented to Saml. Bigham 31 Dec 1763, conveyed to Robt Wilson 16 Apr 1764 & bequeathed to the grantor. Wit. Jos Wilson and Jno Williamson.

+ Williamson Co. TN Deed Bk. A-1 p. 617, 15 Sept 1804 Zaccheus Wilson from Robert Wilson. Tract of land on Harpeth River being part of a tract of 2000 acres granted to David and Wm. Wilson by patent dated 17 Dec 1794, deeded to Robt. Wilson 1 Oct 1800, part now deeded where Zaccheus Wilson now lives. bounded by Ogilvie, Wm. Wood, Josiah Wilson and Joseph Robinson, containing 200 Acres. Reg. 5 Jun 1805. Wit: Moses Wilson and Thos. Wilson.

Zaccheus Wilson and Mary Russell's first child was a daughter named

1. Elizabeth who was born 12 Oct 1795 in Mecklenburg County, and there were two other children born before they left Mecklenburg County,
2. Robert Wilson and
3. David Russell Wilson who's birth was four days before his grandfather David Russell died.

Zaccheus' second marriage was to Nancy Long which is proven by the deed of the heirs of John Long on page 528, Bedford Co. TN Deed Book F, dated 20 Jul 1816. The deed reads "Heirs of John Long to Rustly Anders (Anderson). 20 Jul 1816. Sarah Long, widow of John Long, deceased, late of Sullivan Co., TN, Zacheus Wilson and Nancy his wife formerly Nancy Long, daughter and heir of John Long, deceased, and Charles Long, William Long, John Long, Simon C. Long, Richard Long and Hugh Long, sons and heirs of John Long....

Based on the documents of Mary Russell Wilson's receipt dated 1806 and the deed of John Long's heirs dated 1816, it appears Zaccheus Wilson's 1st wife Mary Russell died sometime between 1806 and 1816, and he subsequently married Nancy Long before 1816. There appears to be a gap in the births of the Wilson children between 1810 and the birth of John L. Wilson in 1818 which could indicate the death of Mary Russell Wilson and the marriage to Nancy Long occurred during this time. Will of Zaccheus Wilson Williamson Co. Tennessee, Will Bk. 7-588 16 September 1842, probated December Term 1842

State of Tennessee, Williamson County, September 16, 1842. I ZACCHEUS WILSON do make and publish this my last will and testament hereby revoking and making void all other wills by me at times made.

First I direct that my funeral expenses and all my just debts be paid as soon as possible after my death out of any monies I may be possessed of or may first come into the hands of my executors.

Secondly, I give and bequeath unto my wife Nancy my Negro woman Violet and her child Amy and her increase after this time to dispose of as she may think proper at any time after my death, I also give her all of the farming tools a sufficiency to carry on her farm. I also give her the half of my farm and three choice milk cows, three farm horses and my Negro man Sam with my household and kitchen furniture for her natural life, and at her death to be sold and the money equally divided among my children. I also desire that she shall have a full years provision out of that which may be on hand at my death. If said Sam should become disobedient I wish him to be hired out by my executors and the money paid over to my wife as soon as collected.

Thirdly I give and bequeath unto my daughter Mary C. Wilson one Negro girl named Malinda.

Fourthly I give and bequeath unto my daughter Jane S. Wilson Whitehead one Negro girl named Alsada to have and to use her natural lifetime and at her death to be given to the heirs of her body.

Fifthly I give and bequeath unto my son Hugh C. Wilson one good horse and saddle and two hundred and fifty dollars to be paid to him when he shall become of age by my executors.

Sixthly I give and bequeath unto my grandson John Wilson when he shall be of age one horse and saddle to be worth a hundred dollars and to be sent to school to do day commerce business if he stays with the family till of age.

Seventhly I desire that my family live together as a family until my youngest son becomes of age, and have the use of the entire plantation till that time. Then I desire that the other half of the plantation be rented until the death of my wife and the money divided among my children, and at her death to be sold and divided among them the land to be sold under the discretion.

Eighthly I give and bequeath unto my children the three following named Negro boys Silas, Abram and Amos, but the boys are to have the privilege of choosing their master among my sons, and to be valued to them by disinterested judges.

Ninthly I desire that all the property which is given to my wife for her natural life that may remain at her death to be sold and divided equally among them.

Lastly I authorize and appoint my sons John L. Wilson and Simon E. Wilson my executors and do not require any security of them and only to be qualified by the court having full confidence in their honesty.

In testimony where of I have --- my hand and affixed my seal, written in the presents of the subscribing witnesses,

Wm. C. Moore, Wm. S. Hatcher Zaccheus Wilson (seal)

December Term 1842 Presented by subscribing witness, Wm. S. Hatcher

Bill of Complaint Heirs of Zaccheus Wilson To The Honorable Judge of The Circuit Court for The County of Williamson in the State of Tennessee Filed March 10, 1847 Williamson County, TN

The Bill of Complaint of Nancy Wilson a citizen of Williamson County in the State of Tennessee. Robert Ramsey, Robert Patterson and his wife Mary P. formerly Mary P. Ramsey, Nancy M. Ramsey, James Marcum and his wife Lucinda formerly Lucinda Ramsey, George Garner and his wife Elizabeth formerly Elizabeth Ramsey, Zacheus Ramsey, Jane Ramsey, Thomas Ramsey, James Ramsey & John Ramsey, the last four of whom are minors, and sue by their next friend Simon E. Wilson. Russell Wilson & John Wilson a minor, who sues by his next friend Simon E. Wilson. David R. Wilson

William F. Wilson, Permelia A. Wilson, Mary M. Wilson, Sarah E. Wilson, George Z. Wilson, minors who sue by their next friend Matthew Wilson. Robert Mitchell and his wife Elizabeth, formerly Elizabeth Wilson, Matthew Wilson, James G. Wilson, Thomas P. Wilson, Mary C. Wilson, John L. Wilson, Simon E. Wilson, Milton F. Whithead and his wife Jane, formerly Jane Wilson, William Wilson and Hugh C. Wilson.

Humbly complaining --- onto your Honor your orators and oratrixes , that Zaccheus Wilson departed this life in the county of Williamson in the state of Tennessee in the year 1842 having first made and published his last Will and Testament which was admitted to probate in the county court of Williamson at the December term thereof AD 1842 a certified copy of which will is here filed marked Exhibit A and prayed to be taken as part of this bill.

The testator left him surviving him your oratrix Nancy Wilson his widow. And of your orators and oratrixes above named. The following are children of the testator --- living and legatees under the will aforesaid to wit,

1. David R. Wilson,
2. Margaret Wilson Mitchell who inter married with your orator Robert Mitchell,
3. Matthew Wilson,
4. James G. Wilson,
5. Thomas P. Wilson,
6. Mary C. Wilson,
7. John L. Wilson,
8. Simon E. Wilson,
9. Jane S. Wilson Whithead who inter married with Milton F. Whithead,
10. William Wilson &
11. Hugh C. Wilson

making in the whole eleven children of the testator now living and there are three children of the testator dead who have descendants living. The names of those dead are

1. Elizabeth,
2. Robert and
3. Zaccheus.

Elizabeth Wilson intermarried with your orator Robert Ramsey and your oratrix Mary P. married Robert Patterson, Nancy M., Lucinda who married James Marcum, Elizabeth who married George Marcum, Jane, and your orators Zaccheus, Thomas, James & John Ramsey, all the children of their marriage. The --- Robert Wilson died leaving two children, your orators

1. David Wilson and
2. John Wilson.

Zaccheus Wilson died leaving your orators and oratrixes William F, Permelia A, Mary M, Sarah E, and George Z children and only children.

Your orators and oratrixes constitute all the legatees under the will the said Zacheus Wilson. They include the widow of the testator all of his children now living and all the descendants of those children of the testator who are dead.

The testator among other things died seized and possessed of a valuable tract of land in the County of Williamson containing about 247 acres and bounded as follows - on the east bounded by the lands of Cowden McCord, on the north the lands of Jno Scales, on the west by the lands of Samuel Brown, and on the south by the lands of Thomas Wilson.

The Testator bequeathed to your oratrix Nancy Wilson his widow a life estate in one half of said tract or parcel of land, and also a life estate in a negro named Sam all which will more fully appear by reference to the copy of said will here filed to which your Honor is referred for greater certainty. A portion of your orators and oratrixes have entered into a written contract with your oratrix Nancy Wilson among other things she is to have an absolute estate in the negro Sam and a sum of four hundred dollars for her interest in said tract, a copy of which agreement is here filed marked B and prayed to be

Your orators and oratrixes pray a sale of the above described tract of land upon such terms as your Honor may think --- and proper, and they ask the court to confirm the contract above mentioned if in the judgement of your Honor it may seem right and proper to do so - but if your Honor should deem it not proper to confirm said contract and agreement then in that case they pray that such sum of money arising from the sale be appropriated absolutely to your oratrix Nancy Wilson as will be equivalent to her interest in said land, that is that your Honor will decree to her a sum of money absolutely in life estate in one half of said tract of land. And as duty your orators will ever pray. Filed March 10, 1847

Zaccheus Wilson was the father of fourteen children; three of his children were deceased when he died in October 1842. Zaccheus' widow Nancy Long Wilson was living in Pontotoc Co. MS in 1850. This is where she died between 14 Sep 1857 (her will) and 1860. Will of Nancy Wilson (widow of Zaccheus Wilson

I, NANCY WILSON of Pontotoc County, State of Mississippi, do hereby make this my last will and testament.

First. I direct that all my personal property except my slaves hereinafter named be sold at public sale to the highest bidder on a credit of 12 months, the purchaser to give good security for the payment of the purchase money.

Second. I direct that my land, to wit, the North half of the South Half of Section 34, Township 10, Range 5 East, be sold at public sale to the highest bidder on a credit of 12 months and the other half payable two years from the day of sale.

Third. My slaves I value as follows and direct that they be so secured and computed in estimation of my estate to wit, George, a man, at four hundred dollars Ama Malissa, a woman at Eight hundred dollars. Joseph Benjamin, a boy, at seven hundred dollars.

Fourth. I direct that all my just debts and funeral and testamentary expenses be paid and the balance of my estate then left, I will and bequeath in manner and form as follows, to wit: To my son, S.E. Wilson, 1/4 part of the value thereof.

To my grandchildren, to wit, children of my Daughter, Jane S. Whitehead, deceased, 1/4 part of the value thereof. To my son, Hugh C. Wilson, 1/4 part of the value thereof.

Fifth. My said Negroes, I wish to be dealt with as follows, that is to say said slaves and each of them to have the right and privilege to choose and select are to make when my other personal property shall be appraised and I hereby direct that the appraisers of my estate consult with and learn from each of said slaves, their individual choice and if they or any of them shall refuse to make such choice, then to be by them appraised with the other property and such slave or slaves to be sold as above directed for my other personal estate, and if said slaves make choice of an owner as above provided, said appraisers will make such note in their Inventory at my valuation above stated. The legatee or legatees that may be chosen by said slaves to be their owners shall take the said slave or slaves at my valuation above stated and if the same shall exceed the amount to which said legatee shall be entitled under this will, then the said legatee shall secure by note and good security payable to my executors hereinafter mentioned or to either one of them the amount over and above what may be their share and proportion of such legatee, 1/2 payable in two years from the time of taking possession of said slave or slaves with interest at the rate of 8 per cent per annum.

Lastly. I do hereby nominate and appoint my two sons William S. Wilson and Hugh C. Wilson executors of this my last Will and Testament. In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this the 14 day of September AD 1857.

Nancy (x) Wilson

NOTE Signed sealed and declared by the said Nancy Wilson to be her Last Will and Testament in the presence of us who in her presence and at her request and in the presence of each other have hereunto set and subscribed our names as witnesses hereunto this 14 day of September AD 1857.

John S. Garmon

Willie P. Long

W. B. Terrell The State of Mississippi } Chancery Court at Rules, before the Pontotoc County Clerk in Vacation, Thursday, Sept. 7 1871

H.C. Wilson, Executor of the Last Will and Testament of Nancy Wilson, deceased, having filed his final account of said Executorship on the 31st day of July 1871, now prays process for the heirs and legatees of said testator's estate, that they be and appear at the next term of the court to be held at the courthouse at the town of Pontotoc on the 1st Monday after the fourth Monday in October 1871 (being the 30th day of October 1871) to show cause, if any they can, why said final account should not be allowed and said Executor discharged.

And it appearing that Zaccheus Whitehead, whose Post Office is Franklin, Williamson County, Tennessee; Simon E. Wilson, whose Post Office is Manchester, Collee (Coffee) County, Tennessee; Nancy H. Whitehead, whose Post Office is Batesville, Fulton County, Arkansas; Franklin Smith, Catherine Smith, and John Smith, whose Post Office is Batesville Fulton County, Arkansas, are heirs and legatees of said estate, and are non-residents of this State. It is therefore ordered by the court that publication be made once a week for four consecutive weeks in "The Pontotoc Intelligencer," a newspaper published in said county, notifying said heirs and legatees of the pendency of this suit. It is further ordered by the court that the clerk of this court do mail to the address of each of said heirs here before mentioned a certified copy of this order, at their respective Post Offices.

A true copy from the minutes. Charles D. Fontaine, Jr., Clerk

In Volume 1, Number 11, Dated Sept. 14, 1871 Said Publication commencing with Volume 1, No. 11 and ending with Volume 1 No. 15, inclusive, and I Hereby certify that said paper was produced before me and that the same is correct.

(s)[ St. Clair Lawrence ], Publisher sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 30th day of October 1871.

(s)[Chas. D. Fontaine], Clerk Rec'd of H.C. Wilson $12.00 in payment of above advertisement and proof.

Children on Zaccheus Wilson

1. ELIZABETH WILSON was born 12 Oct 1795 Mecklenburg County, NC, and died 03 Oct 1844 She was buried in Swanson Cemetery, Chapel Hill, TN. She married ROBERT RAMSEY 07 Feb 1811 in Williamson Co. TN, her father Zaccheus Wilson was the bondsman. Tombstone inscription: "Betsey Ramsey who was born 12 Oct 1795, died Oct 3, 1844, age 48 yrs, 11 mos, 21 das, the deceased was the dau of Zacheus Wilson & wife of Robert Ramsey, a companion & Mother kind and affectionate". Robert Ramsey's tombstone has no dates. He was listed on the 1850 census in Marshall Co. with several of their younger children. Children of Elizabeth and Robert Ramsey:

• Mary R. P. Wilson Ramsey, b. 24 Jan 1812, Marshall Co. TN; d. 14 Aug 1855, Swanson Cemetery, Chapel Hill TN; m. Robert Patterson.
• Nancy Ramsey b. 2 Jun 1813, Marshall Co. TN, apparently never married.
• Elizabeth Ramsey m. G. W. Garner.
• Lucinda Ramsey m. James Marcum/Markham, 31 Oct 1839, Marshall Co. TN.
• Robert W. Ramsey, b. 25 Dec 1820, Marshall Co. TN; d. 09 Sep 1845, Swanson Cemetery, Chapel Hill TN.
• Zacheus William Ramsey b. about 1826, m. Sarah A. Baucom 26 Sep 1849 Marshall Co. TN; Walnut Grove Cemetery, Obion Co. TN
• Jane J. Ramsey, b. 12 Jul 1828, Marshall Co. TN; d. 16 May 1888, Swanson Cemetery, Chapel Hill TN; m. Francis C. Garrett, 22 Jul 1847, Marshall Co. TN.
• Thomas Jefferson Ramsey b. about 1833 m. Mary Jane Reed 30 Dec 1852 Marshall Co. TN
• James Madison Ramsey b. 24 Jul 1835, Marshall Co. TN; d. 1914, Swanson Cemetery, Chapel Hill TN.
• Margaret Virginia Ramsey b. about 1837 m. Moses Wilson McCrory 16 Nov 1870 Marshall Co. TN
• John L. Ramsey b. 30 Jan 1838, m. Nancy Falwell 11 Jan 1876; he died 05 Jul 1921, Swanson Cemetery, Chapel Hill TN.
• Anna Matilda Ramsey b. about 1842 m. A. W. Elder 11 May 1870 Marshall Co. TN

2. ROBERT WILSON was born 1796, and died before 1842. He married Sarah Russell (maybe). No record has been found to support the marriage to Sarah Russell, but it has been reported in family records she was a full blooded Cherokee Indian and both she and Robert died on the "Trail of Tears". Other records state Robert Wilson was the pastor of the Flat Creek Baptist Church in Bedford County, TN. John T. Wilson son of Robert Wilson was living with his grandfather Zaccheus Wilson in 1842. Robert Wilson was noted in the estate settlement of Zaccheus Wilson dated 1842 as being deceased. David Russell Wilson born 9 May 1825 Bedford Co. TN, married Matilda Ann Teat Lowndes Co. AL 31 Mar 1831; he died 22May 1910 Butler Co. AL

• John T. Wilson born about 1827 Williamson Co. TN, married Mary Jane Wood, died 7 April 1862 at Shiloh, Hardin Co. TN (Civil War)

3. DAVID RUSSELL WILSON was born 24 Mar 1802 Mecklenburg Co. NC and died 30 Oct 1881 Houston Co. TX. He was buried in the Augusta Cemetery. Also buried in Augusta Cemetery was Sarah E. the wife of David Russell Wilson. She was born 13 Jul 1810 and died 24 Jul 1867. Sarah's maiden name is unknown.. David Russell Wilson moved from Giles Co. TN to Houston Co. TX between 1850 and 1860. He was a school teacher in Houston county 1865 and 1866.

• Nancy Elizabeth Wilson born 27 Sep 1834 m. William Nugent Sheridan. Nancy died 11 Mar 1871 and is buried in Old Grapevine Cemetery, Houston Co. TX
• Zacchaeus Charles Wilson born 21 Jun 1838 m. Mary F. Collins. Zacheus died 5 Nov 1869 Crockett Co. TX and is buried in Glenwood Cemetery.
• Mary F. Wilson born 22 Sep 1846 died 27 Sep 1854 and is buried in Augusta Cemetery, Houston Co. TX

4. MARGARET W. WILSON was born about 1804 in Williamson Co. TN and married Robert Washington Mitchell 20 Dec 1827 Williamson Co. TN. Robert Washington Mitchell was Margaret's cousin, and the son of Robert Mitchell and Isabelle Russell. Robert Washington Mitchells's aunt was Jane Mitchell who married 1798 Joseph Wilson, the brother of Zaccheus Wilson. Robert Washington Mitchell and his wife Margaret W. Wilson moved to Tippah Co. MS before 1840 where his mother Isabelle and his siblings lived. In 1850 Robert and Margaret Mitchell were living in Giles Co. TN and in 1860 they were living in Augusta, Houston Co. TX. Both Robert Washington Mitchell and Margaret W. Mitchell died after 1880 probably in Augusta, Houston Co. TX.

• Zaccheus W. Mitchell born 27 Nov 1828 TN, m. Adeline Neal 1 Oct 1854 Giles Co. TN; he died 11 Mar 1904 Augusta Cemetery, Houston Co. TX
• David R. Mitchell born about 1831 TN, m. Louisa Tennessee Garrett. David R. Mitchell died after 1900 Houston Co. TX
• Matthew C. Mitchell born about 1832 m. Emily J. Jones 6 Sep 1872 Cherokee Co. TX Matthew C. Mitchell died after 1918
• Nancy J. Mitchell born about 1835 TN m. James Birdwell. Nancy J. Birdwell died after 1880 probably in Houston Co. TX
• Maria/Mariah Mitchell born Feb 1840 TN, In 1880 Mariah was living with her mother, sister and brother in Houston Co. TX
• Elizabeth Mitchell born about 1840 TN
• Robert J. Mitchell born about 1845 TN. In 1880 Robert J. Mitchell was living with his mother and two sisters in Houston Co. TX
• Margie E. Mitchell born about 1849 TN. In 1880 Margie E. Mitchell was living with her mother, sister and brother in Houston Co. TX

5. ZACCHEUS WILSON was born about 1805 in Williamson Co. TN and married Anne Forstan 9 Jan 1826 in Greene County, AL. Ann Forstan was the daughter of William and Ann Forstan. Ann apparently died at the birth or shortly after the birth of a son born 1827 named William Forstan Wilson. Zaccheus Wilson returned to Williamson Co. TN but his son remained in Greene County, AL in the care of his grandparents. Zaccheus married again in Williamson County to Miss Nancy White on 1 Sep 1831, a daughter of George White. Shortly after their marriage they moved to Texas where Zaccheus Wilson's name appears on the 1836 Texas Military Rolls and the 1841 tax list for Montgomery County, TX

Zacchaeus was a Captain in the Miers Expedition on the Rio Grande River and the Miers Battle on December 26th and 27th 1842 which resulted in a Mexican victory. He was taken prisoner and sent to Castle San Carlos, Perote Prison in Vera Cruz where he died on 6 Dec 1843. Records say he died of fever while in prison and was buried in the moat outside the prison. No record was made of his death or burial place, although his name appears on the list of those who died because of suffering and starvation. A newspaper reporter, who visited the prison in 1860 noted several names were written on the walls of the different cells. Among those names he could make out through smoke and dirt was Zaccheus Wilson Tennessee.

Zaccheus' widow Nancy White Wilson remarried to Chester Spaulding Gorbet 24 June 1844 in Montgomery Co. TX. She and Chester S. Gorbet were listed on the 1850 census Grimes Co. TX with her four Wilson children, * Permilla Ann Wilson,

• Mary W. Wilson,
• Sarah E. Wilson,
• George Z. Wilson

and a son named Lorenzo White Gorbet born 5 May 1848.

It is unknown when or if Zaccheus Wilson intended to bring his son William Forstan Wilson to Texas but it appears William Forstan Wilson remained in Greene Co. AL, but was not entirely forgotten . The five children of Zaccheus Wilson, including William F. were identified in the estate settlement of Zaccheus' father dated 1847 as being children of their deceased father Zaccheus .

State of Texas, Grimes Co.

Know all persons by these presents that I Nancy Gorbet the widow & administratix of Zachaus Wilson, decd. do by these presents nominate constitute empower & appoint in my place & stead and for the use & benefit of the heirs of Zachaus Wilson decd. empower WSD Fowler of Montgomery county to call upon the proper authorities at Austin City for the services of said Wilson as a captain on the Somervell Campaign in 1842 to -- demand and receive from the Departments of State all and any monies rendered by sd Wilson during his lifetime - to apply for & receive all lands to which he may be entitled to act as general agent for the heirs of sd Wilson in all maters and things.........

22 Mar 1851

Nancy Gorbet X In presence of James G. Wilson James G. Wilson made a deposition that he was present at the marriage of Nancy Wilson, the widow of Zacheus Wilson, to Mr. Gorbet.

Claim File #997 Texas State Library & Archives Commission, Republic Claims

I William Wilson do state upon oath that I am an heir of Zacheus Wilson, desc. who is the identical Zacheus Wilson who served in the Army of the Republic of Texas and that the other heirs of said Wilson are Permilia A., Mary M. Sarah E. George Z. and that the wife of said Zacheus & the mother of said children are also desevring and that there is no administration pending upon either of their estates.

William F. Wilson,

sworn & subscribed before this 16th Mar 1852

The children of Zaccheus Wilson: William Forstan Wilson born 1827 married Louisa Baines. He died 6 Jul 1907 in Greene Co. AL Permelia Ann Wilson born 26 May 1834 married David Dixon Bryne. She died 24 Dec 1899 Grimes Co. TX Mary Margaret Wilson born about 1836, married Barry F. James. She died before 1870 Galveston, TX George Zaccheus Wilson born 25 Nov 1837, married Emily Clement Shipp. He died 25 Dec 1929 Tulare, CA Sarah Elizabeth Wilson born 20 May 1840 married George John Scott. She died 16 May 1894 Grimes Co. TX

6. MATTHEW JAMES WILSON was born 8 Mar 1807 in Williamson Co. TN and died 6 Jul 1887. He was buried in the Loftin Cemetery in Williamson Co. TN. Matthew James Wilson's first wife was Elizabeth Russell, a daughter of Benjamin and Lucraney Russell. They were married 28 Nov 1832 in Williamson Co. TN. Elizabeth, born 22 Feb 1815 died 5 Aug 1850 and also buried in the Loftin Cemetery. Matthew James Wilson's second wife was Melissa Ann Wilson, the widow of Samuel Scales. They were married 27 Feb 1851. Melissa Ann was the daughter of Josiah and Rexina Wilson, and was born 25 Feb 1817. She died 7 Mar 1899 and was buried in the Loftin Cemetery. Children of Matthew James Wilson:

• James B. Wilson born 22 Sep 1833, died 23 Oct 1912 Ellis Co. TX, Myrtle Cemetery; married Margaret C. --
• Benjamin Thomas Wilson born 8 Sep 1835, died 1912. He was buried in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Williamson Co. TN. Benjamin Thomas served in the 45th TN Infantry and was wounded at the battle of Shiloh. He married Sally Susan Ann Hartley, 7 Sep 1860.
• Mary A. Wilson was born 10 Oct 1840 and died 26 Aug 1912 in Ballard Co. KY. She married Napolean B. Hartley, 24 Feb 1859
• Zaccheus M. Wilson was born 9 Jul 1841 and died 26 Feb 1865 prisoner Camp Chase, Ohio. He married Mary A. Chriswell 16 Dec 1861.
• Jeanette T. Wilson born 25 Sep 1844, died 4 Aug 1900. She married William H. Loftin. Both were buried in the Loftin Cemetery in Williamson Co. TN
• John Joseph Wilson born 18 Dec 1851, married Mary Ann Grigsbey 2 Nov 1876. John Joseph Wilson died 4 Dec 1912 in White Co. IL; buried Loftin Cemetery, Williamson.
• Lemuel Ransom Wilson was born 17 Jun 1857 and married Janice M. Swann.

7. JAMES G. WILSON was born about 1809 and was married to Jane Watson. Both died in Texas after the 1860 census where they were listed living in Leon Co. Texas Children of James G. Wilson:

• Robert Wilson born 1833 Williamson Co. TN
• Thomas Jefferson Wilson born 1836 TN; married Amanda. Private Co. F, 27th Louisiana Infantry.He died 27 Nov 1910 and was buried in Wesley Chapel Cemetery, Houston Co. TX
• Elizabeth Wilson born about 1837 MS
• J. K. Wilson born about 1839
• Richard Russell Wilson born Mar 1841; died 1924 Augusta Cemetery, Houston Co. TX. Private Co. E, 1st Infantry Bat. Waul's Tx Legion; m. Mary Shivers
• John M. Wilson born about 1843
• Mary Frances Wilson born 5 Nov 1844, died 13 Jan 1933, Augusta Cemetery, Houston Co. TX; never married. Her death certificate stated her parents were James G. Wilson and Jane Watson.
• Cynthia L. Wilson born about 1847
• Margaret A. Wilson born about 1849
• Benjamin Wilson born about 1851

8. THOMAS P. WILSON born about 1810. According to the agreement of Zaccheus Wilson's heirs, Thomas P. Wilson was alive in 1851.

9. JOHN L. WILSON was born 6 Jul 1818 and died in 1848 Williamson Co. TN. He apparently was not married, and his brother Mathew Wilson was administrator of his estate, Dec 1848 There was no monies or effects mentioned in the initial inventory, but there was a statement of an understanding of interest in the estate of his father Zaccheus Wilson, deceased. John L. Wilson was buried in the Wilson Cemetery near Allisonia, TN near his father. The settlement of the estate of John L. Wilson went on until 1865-1868. It seemed as though he had many outstanding notes both good and bad, and several worthless slaves. The cash received from his father's estate was $67.22

10. MARY C. WILSON was born about 1820. She was listed with her brothers William and Hugh, and her mother Nancy on the 1850 census, Pontotoc County, MS. Others have report she married Holcomb B. Harvey, 2 Mar 1843 Williamson Co. TN but if this were true, she would not have signed her estate settlement receipt as Mary C. Wilson in 1847 and be listed as Mary Wilson (age 30) on the 1850 with her mother and brothers. Mary was not named in her mother's will dated 1857 and it is assumed she had died between 1850 and 1857.

11. SIMON ELLIOTT WILSON born 15 Feb 1820 married Luretha Jane Allison 1 Oct 1844 Marshall Co. TN. Luretha Jane was born 11 Nov 1823 and died 30 June 1903 Manchester, Coffee Co. TN. Simon Elliott died 22 Nov 1894. They lived in Marshall County and moved to Manchester, TN before 1870. Both Simon and Luretha were buried in the Manchester City Cemetery. Simon was a Cumberland Presbyterian Minister. He was probably named after his mother's brother Simon Elliott. Children of Rev. S.E. Wilson and Luretha:

• Nancy Jane Wilson born about 1845
• Cornelia Josephine Wilson born about 1846
• Ameralis Wilson born about 1848
• Sarah J. Wilson born about 1849
• Luretha Wilson born about 1854
• Finis E. Wilson born about 1856
• Alice W. Wilson born about 1858
• Robert Wilson born about 1860
• Olive Wilson born about 1864

12. Jane S. Wilson was born about 1822 and died between 1850 and 1857 and was mentioned as deceased in her mother's will dated 14 Sep 1857. Jane married Milton F. Whitehead 13 Sep 1840 Williamson Co. TN and they lived in Williamson Co. TN in 1850. Milton F. Whitehead remarried to Mrs. Sarah B. Wilson. Children of Jane S. and Milton F. Whithehead:

• Mary Catherine Whitehead born about 1841 married John Smith
• Nancy H. Whitehead born about 1843
• John L. Whitehead born about 1845
• Zaccheus W. Whitehead born about 1847 m. Mary E. Tullos, 15 Oct 1873 Williamson Co. TN
• Margaret Manerva Whitehead born 24 Sep 1848 m. George Washington Finley
• Sina A. Whitehead born about 1853
• Syretha Whitehead born about 1856

13. William S. Wilson born about 1824 TN married (1) Nancy Williams 4 Jan 1844 Marshall Co. TN. Nancy died probably in Pontotoc Co. MS before 1850. William S. Wilson marred (2) Martha A. Gill, 29 Jul 1855 in Pontotoc Co. MS. William S. Wilson was living in Dallas, TX in 1900. Children of William S. Wilson:

• Talitha Wilson born 17 Nov 1847 m. Abner Grant 3 April 1859 Pontotoc Co. MS
• Nancy Ellen Wilson born about June 1850 MS

14. Hugh C. Wilson born 21 Jan 1826 Williamson Co. TN married Nancy Elizabeth Williams 3 Feb 1848 Itawamba Co. MS. Hugh Columbus Wilson died 20 Aug 1895 Lee County, TX. Hugh C. Wilson was a Civil War soldier and served in the 2nd Battalion Mississippi State Cavalry. Children of Hugh C. and Nancy E. Wilson:

• John L. Wilson born about 1855 MS married M. F. Cook
• Mary Jane Wilson born 7 May 1857 MS married James F. Cook, 4 Jan 1876 Lee Co. TX
• Edmond Wilson born about 1867
• Cornelius Wilson born about 1868
• Zaccheus Wilson was one of Robert " Old Robin" Wilson and Eleanor Carothers who had 11 sons, 7 of whom fought in the Revolutionary War. After Robert's death in Mecklenburg County, his sons went west into North Georgia and Tennessee, settling primarily in Sumner, Williamson, Maury and Marshall Counties:
• Son of Robert "Old Robin" Wilson & Eleanor Carruthers Wilson.

Zaccheus Wilson born 1765 married 1st Mary Russell and 2nd Nancy Long Joseph John James Aaron Robert Samuel Zaccheus Josiah Moses Thomas one other http://members.tripod.com/~ghawkns/david.htm

Robert Wilson was an active Whig of Mecklenburg County, NC. He and his son John were delivering goods to people active in the fight against England when they were captured along with some others by Lord Cornwallis. They were released and Robert went back to his family. His older sons fought against the British. His wife, Eleanor, stood up to Lord Cornwallis after he asked her to influence her husband and sons to fight for the crown.

Robert's brothers also were influential men and prominent in the Revolutionary War and in the building of the United States. After Robert's death, several of his sons moved to Tennessee where their uncle, David Wilson, lived.

Robert's Will written October 1793, proved January 1794 in Mecklenburg County, NC:

From sickness of body admonished of my "approaching dispotation", I will to my wf Eleanor, during her lifetime, my Negro Abby, and if the sd Abby survive my wf I will a third of her value to my son Zaccheus at the demise of my wf, and he is to distribute equally two-thirds of her value among my sons John, James, Robert, and Josiah; if the sd sons cannot agree as to her value the matter is to be decided by three or four me (selected by my exrs). I will the plantation on which I now live to my sons Aaron, Zaccheus, Moses, and Thomas which is to be divided as follows; to Zaccheus 220 A(cres) including the improvements, to Aaron 30 A, and Moses and Thomas are to divide the balance. The division on my plantation is to be made by the following: my friends Col. Robert Erwin, my cousin Zaccheus Wilson, James Spratt, Sr., Joseph Swann, and John McDowell. My wf is to be permitted to remain in my old house on the portion willed to Zaccheus who is also to be responsible for her maintenance. Furthermore, my sons Zaccheus, Moses, and Thomas are to pay $50 to each of their brothers Robert, James and Josiah, a third in cash and two-thirds in the property.

I will to my son John my body clothing, a bed and bedclothes to my wf, to my son Aaron a black walnut chest, and the remainder of my household furniture is to remain the joint property of my wf and son Zaccheus. From the collection of debts owed to me the house in which I live is to be put in good repair and a room added for my wf; my son Joseph is to have the bay filly, and my wf the bay mare. All the remainder of my property is to be appraised by James Spratt, Sr., John McDowell, and James Taylor and equally divided among my sons Aaron, Zaccheus, Moses and Thomas. Exrs: John McDowell, David Vance and Aaron Wilson. Wit: James McRee, Jurat, John Taylor and William Lees.

The history of the Steel Creek Presbyterian Chuch can be found at: http://www.cmhpf.org/S&RR/SteeleCreek.html

The church cemetery has some of the oldest graves in Mecklenburg County. Among them are to be found the names of many pioneering families of that part of the county: Allen, Bigham, Davis, Grier, Hart, Herron, McDowell, Neely, Porter, Sloan, Tagart, and Vance. Thirteen veterans of the Revolutionary War are buried there, and a number of families who buried members as far back as 1763 still attended in the 1970s, and thus span seven generations: Berryhill, Bigham, Cathey, Clark, Freeman, Grier, Herron, Knot, Mitchell, McDowell, Neel, Neely, Porter, Price, Sloan, Spratt, Stilwell, Whiteside and Wilson. The cemetery has four sections: the eastern quarter was the original burying ground; the western quarter was used after 1840; the middle between the two was opened in 1884, and the north side was added in 1884.

The Steele Creek Presbyterian Church is an excellent example of the founding Presbyterian churches of the early Scotch-Irish settlers in the county and the role it played as the center of that rural community.

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SOURCE? Perhaps from Our Valiant Men: Soldiers and Patriots of the Revolutionary War who Lived in Williamson County, Tennessee, by Louise Lynch, 1976, page 188. Or from The women of the American Revolution, Volume 3 by Elizabeth Fries Ellet, 1856, pp. 347-356 (available online on Googlebooks)

Robert 1727-1801 and wife, Eleanor ____-1810 had 11 sons, 7 of whom fought in Rev. War and _?_ came to Sumner Co., Tenn. after the war.

Robert and Eleanor Wilson left their home in Pennsylvania and settled on Steele Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, about 1760. They were the parents of 11 sons, 7 of whom served in the Revolutionary War, as well as the father.

The Wilson Family

Robert Wilson of the Colony of Pennsylvania, together with his three brothers, settled in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina about 1760. One of his brothers, Zaccheus, representing all his kinsmen, signed the Declaration of Mecklenburg May 20, 1775. This declaration is considered by many historians to be the first assertion of independence from Great Britain made in any of the colonies. Thus the Wilsons of Steel Creek, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, were heavily involved in the Revolutionary War.

Robert Wilson, frequently referred to as “Old Robin”, and his wife Eleanor were the parents of eleven sons. Both he and all his sons served in the Continental Army. Aaron became a lieutenant and Robert, a captain. Eleanor was said to be ‘a woman of singular energy and devoted to the American cause.” Once when her husband and one son were British prisoners the British army hatted for the night on the Wilson plantation. Gen. Cornwallis occupied the house of Mrs. Wilson. On learning that her husband and son were his prisoners, he proposed that she persuade them to join his army in return for their release. She replied that sooner than see one of my family turn back" she would herself join the Continental Army,

Robert and his wife lived to a good old age on Steel Creek and both died in 1810.

About 1792 to 1794 at least ten of the eleven sons moved near Bledsoe’s Lick in the Cumberland Valley. They were

1. Joseph,
2. John,
3. James,
4. Aaron,
5. Robert,
6. Samuel,
7. Zaccheus,
8. Josiah,
9. Moses, and
10. Thomas.
11. Jonah.

The eleventh son not mentioned as moving to Tennessee was Jonah. Not long after arriving in the Cumberland Valley about 1796 with all their families moved to Harpeth Lick (Near Allisona).

Robert, the first man who crossed the Cumberland Mountains with a wagon, settled on what is generally known as the old John Taylor place. There he built a log house which still stands in a fairly good state of preservation.

Robert married Jane McDowell, the daughter of William and Ellen McDowell. Robert fought with William at Hanging Rock and it was as a reward for his gallantry there that he gave him his daughter Jane.

The McDowells were a brave family. William, Joseph, and Charles fought in the Battle of King’s Mountain. Ellen and her daughter Jane heard the firing and the mother went to the scene to tend the wounded. Jane is said to have molded bullets for the battle.

Both Robert and Jane, together with their children, are buried in the family cemetery near the log house which he had built.

Robert and Eleanor Wilson left their home in Pennsylvania and settled on Steele Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, about 1760. They were the parents of 11 sons, 7 of whom served in the Revolutionary War, as well as the father.

Robert Wilson, II and his brother, Joseph, served under Col. Lyle with Lincoln at Charleston and were taken prisoners but were given parole and allowed to return home. They had scarcely reached their home when the British General declared the country subdued and required all militiamen to join in the fight. Refusing to fight against their country, they joined the Company of Gen. Sumpter and was in the Battle of Hanging Rock, among others.

Joseph Wilson killed a Tory and carried off his rifle which was in the possession of his son, David Wilson, of Maury County, Tennessee in 1850.

Cornwallis and Tarleton occupied the house of Mrs. Eleanor Wilson requiring her to prepare a meal for them. When Cornwallis found out her husband and son, Robert and John, were prisoners in the Camden jail, he attempted to enlist her in the King’s cause. She stated that she had 7 sons bearing arms, the youngest, Zaccheus, being only 15 years old, and if necessary would enlist under Sumpter and show her husband and sons how to fight and if necessary to die for their country.

The youngest son, Zaccheus, was taken prisoner the next day and Cornwallis was so impressed by his courage, sent him home and told him to take care of his mother.

About 1792, the sons of Robert and Eleanor moved to Tennessee. Robert Wilson, II was said to have been the first man to cross the Cumberland Mountains with a wagon. He married Jane McDowell, daughter of William and Ellen McDowell of York County, South Carolina. Both Jane and her mother went to King’s Mountain after the battle and remained several days caring for the wounded soldiers. It was said that William McDowell gave his only daughter in marriage because of the bravery that Robert Wilson displayed at King’s Mountain. Jane McDowell Wilson was a very courageous woman, also molding bullets for Gen. McDowell and his men for the Battle of King’s Mountain. Robert Willson, II was born in 1760 and died in 1819. Jane Wilson was born in 1761 and died in 1853. They are buried in a family graveyard in the part of the county that is now in Rutherford County, between Allisona and Eagleville. Their children were:

1. Eleanor

2. Jane

3. Mary

4. Asenath

5. Cynthia

6. Martha

7. Louise

8. Matilda

Daughters of American Revolution Ancestor #: A127794 Service: NORTH CAROLINA Rank: PATRIOTIC SERVICE Birth: CIRCA 1720 Death: POST 14 Dec 1793 MECKLENBURG CO NORTH CAROLINA Service Source: PENSION OF ROBERT WILSON JR, *W216; NC REV WAR PAY VOUCHERS, #59, ROLL #S.115.135 Service Description: 1) FURNISHED SUPPLIES; PRISONER OF WAR Notice: PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN DISCOVERED WITH AT LEAST ONE PREVIOUSLY VERIFIED PAPER - SEE ANCESTOR’S FULL RECORD (There is a problem with the lineage on at least one previously verified application or supplemental, but that there are other papers on this ancestor that are ok. SAMUEL WHO MARR MARTHA CLARK DIED BET 1804-1812, WILLIAMSON CO TN - HIS DAU MARGARET MARR THOMAS WILSON IN 1805. SEE PROBATE REC-THIS MARGARET IS NOT THE MARGARET WHO MARR WM SHIELDS AS CLAIMED IN 2 PUB SHIELDS GENS.)
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Robert Wilson

{ Snip } in the Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots Add alternate information Report issue Name: Robert Wilson Location: Steele Creek NC 56 Save Cancel Source Citation Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots; Volume: 4; Serial: 11999; Volume: 8

Source Information Hatcher, Patricia Law. Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 1999.

Original data: Hatcher, Patricia Law. Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots. Vol. 1-4. Dallas, TX, USA: Pioneer Heritage Press, 1987.

(Narrative provided by hkayponder on Ancestry.com, dated 4 Jan 2013): http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/6186306/person/174990530/story/c2ece...

Zaccheus Wilson was among the seven sons of Robert and Eleanor (Carothers) Wilson of Steele Creek, Mecklenburg County, NC who served in the American Revolution. Women of the Revolution, Elizabeth Ellet, 1852, has the story of the Wilsons as it was written by Colonel Milton Andrews Haynes. When Lord Cornwallis approached Charlotte in October 1780, he with his staff , and Tarleton occupied the house on the Wilson plantation near Steele Creek, seizing their provisions and requiring Mrs. Wilson to provide for them. Cornwallis encouraged Mrs. Wilson to persuade her husband and sons to join the British army in which he pledged they would gain rank, honor and wealth. Mrs. Wilson replied. "I have seven sons who are now, or have been, bearing arms, - indeed my seventh son, Zaccheus, who is only fifteen years old, I yesterday assisted to get ready to go and join his brothers in Sumpter's army. Now, sooner than see one of my family turn back from the glorious enterprise, I would take these boys (pointing to three or four small sons) and with them would myself enlist under Sumpter's standard, and show my husband and sons how to fight, and if necessary, to die for their country." On the next day's march a party of scouts captured Zaccheus, who was found on the flank of the British army with his gun, endeavoring to diminish the number of His Majesty's forces. He was immediately taken to the head of the column, and catechized by Cornwallis, who took the boy along with him on the march, telling him he must act as his guide to the Catawba, and show him the best ford. Arriving at the river, the head of the army entered at the point designated by the lad, but the soldiers had scarcely gone half across before they found themselves in deep water- and drawn by a rapid current down the stream. Believing that this boy, on whom he had relied to show him the best ford, had purposely brought him to a deep one in order to embarrass his march, the General drew his sword, and flourishing it over him, swore he would cut his head off for his treachery. Zaccheus replied that he had the power to do so, as he had no arms, and was his prisoner; "but, sir" said he, "don't you think it would be a cowardly act for you to strike an unarmed boy with your sword? If I had but the half of your weapon, it would not be so cowardly; but then you know it would not be so safe." Struck by the lad's cool courage, the General became calmer- told him he was a fine fellow, and that he would not hurt a hair on his head. Cornwallis dismissed Zaccheus, telling him to go home and take care of his mother, and to tell her to keep her boys at home.

Zaccheus Wilson moved to middle Tennessee sometime around 1803. He was administrator of his mother's estate (Eleanor Wilson) of which he presented an inventory and amount of sales in the July 1802 Mecklenburg County Court. He sold 113 acres of land to Upton Williamson on 4 Oct 1803. Zaccheus Wilson is also listed on the 1799 Tax List of Mecklenburg Co.in the same district as Aaron, Joseph and James Wilson.

MRS. NANCY WILSON. Various records give three wives for Zaccheus; 1. Alsie Graham or Alsie Nancy Graham 2. Rachel Mitchell and 3. Nancy White, married 1 Sep 1831 Williamson Co. TN. (Read about Capt. Zaccheus Wilson & Nancy White) Another possible marriage is that of Zaccheus to a daughter of David Russell of Mecklenburg County, NC. Zaccheus Wilson was named in David Russell's will as a son-in-law and executor, Mecklenburg County, NC, 13 Mar 1797. Will Bk. F-129. He appeared in court April 1802 to present the will along with the widow Jane Russell. And yet another marriage reported for Zaccheus Wilson is that to Nancy Long. My thought is Zacheus's first wife was a daughter of David Russell and his second wife was Nancy Long.

Bedford Co. Deed Bk. F, page 528: Heirs of John Long to Rustly Anders. 20 Jul 1816. Sarah Long, widow of John Long, deceased, late of Sullivan Co., TN, Zacheus Wilson and Nancy his wife formerly Nancy Long, daughter and heir of John Long, deceased, and Charles Long, William Long, John Long, Simon C. Long, Richard Long and Hugh Long, sons and heirs of John Long, deceased, and Hugh Wall and his wife Jane Wall formerly Jane Long, daughter of John Long, deceased of Bedford Co., TN sold to Rustly Anders of Sullivan Co., TN land of 560 acres in Hawkins Co., TN on Panther Creek formerly known as Buffalo Creek and on north side of Clinch River. This land conveyed to John Long, deceased by William Burk of Mason Co., Kentucky by deed dated 23 Dec 1794.

The widow Nancy Wilson, who died after 1857 in Pontotoc County, MS was 70 years old on the 1850 census. She was living in the household of her son William Wilson, along with his two children, her son Hugh Wilson, his wife and her daughter Mary Wilson. If these were indeed her children as was stated in her will, then she was married to Zaccheus many years before 1831 and was almost 46 years old when the youngest child, Hugh C., was born in 1826. (That rules out the Nancy White marriage in 1831. Nancy White actually was married to Zacheus Wilson Jr.)

Circuit Court Minte Book 12, page 207: March 10, 1847 Nancy Wilson et al Exparte. Zacheus Wilson died in 1842 leaving a will. He left a widow Nancy Wilson and 11 children now living and the descendants of three of the children who are now deceased. Zacheus left a tract of land containing 247 acres bounded on the east by Cowden McCord, north by John Scales' land, west by Samuel Brown, south by Thomas Wilson. Nancy is willing to take a sum of money for her dower instead of the land.

It has also been said that Zaccheus Wilson and his sons David and John T. were buried in a graveyard on their farm in the Flat Creek Community, Bedford County, TN. The land on which the Flat Creek Primitive Baptist church was donated by Zaccheus Wilson, and it was at this church his son Robert Wilson preached for several years. (Deed Bk. Q page 422 dated 14 May 1841 has Zacheus Wilson deeded 2 1/2 acres off the tract of land where he now lives on Grove Creek to the commissioners for the Cumberland Presbyterian Church)

1820 census Williamson Co. TN p.41

Zacheus Wilson 321102-11010 Zacheus Wilson born before 1775 Here are nine children born after 1794, and there were four born after the 1820 census;.his daughter Elizabeth was married before 1820, which accounts for 14 children.

1830 census Williamson Co. TN p.232

Zacheus Willson 112120001-01100001 Zacheus is age 60-70 (born 1760-1770 )and wife is 50-60 (born 1770-1780) living adjacent to Elizabeth White

1840 census Williamson Co. TN p.193

Zacheus Wilson 0022300001-00011001 Zacheus is age 70-80 (born 1760-1770) and wife is 50-60 (born 1770-1780)

The names of fourteen children was determined by a deposition in a lawsuit brought by heirs to settle the estate of Zaccheus Wilson. Probate records for Zaccheus Wilson.

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Zaccheus Wilson 1765-1842 s/o Robert & Eleanor Wilson

pjoyhaynes   http://boards.ancestry.com/thread.aspx?mv=flat&m=6217&p=localities.... Posted:	8 Aug 2013 

Zacheus Wilson, 1765-1842, the son of Robert and Eleanor Carothers Wilson married Mary Russell, the daughter of David Russell who died 1802 in Mecklenburg County, TN. Zacheus Wilson was named son-in-law and executor of David Russell's will.

...Mary Russell was born around 1775 and married Zacheus Wilson around 1794. Their first child Elizabeth Wilson was born 12 Oct 1795. Zacheus and Mary Wilson signed a receipt in 1806 acknowledging they had received their share of David Russell's estate. They left Mecklenburg County and settled in Williamson County, TN by 1805.

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Williamson Co. Tennessee, Will Bk. 7-588
16 Oct 1842, probated 1842

I ZACCHEUS WILSON do make and publish this my last will and testament hereby revoking and making void all other wills by me at time made.

First I direct that my funeral expenses and all my just debts be paid as soon as possible after my death out of any monies I may rec. profited of or may first come into the hands of my executors.

Secondly, I give and bequeath unto my wife Nancy my Negro woman Violet and her child Amy and her increase after this time to dispose of as she may think proper at an time after my death, I also give her all of the farming tools a sufficiency to carry on this farm. I also give her the half of my ---- and three choice milk cows, three farm horses and my Negro man Sam with my house hold and kitchen furniture for her natural life, and at her death to be sold and the money equally divided among my children. I also desire that she shall have a full years provision out of that which may be in our hand at my death. If said Sam should become disobedient I wish him to be hired out by my executors and the money paid over to my wife as soon as collected.

Thirdly I give and bequeath unto my daughter Mary C. Wilson one Negro girl named Malinda.

Fourthly I give and bequeath unto my daughter Jane S. Whitehead one Negro girl named Alsada to have and to use her natural lifetime and at her death to be given to the -- of her body.

Fifthly I give and bequeath unto my son Hugh C. Wilson one good horse and saddle and two hundred and fifty dollars to be paid to him when he shall become of age by my executor.

Sixthly I give and bequeath unto my grandson John Wilson when he shall be of age one horse and saddle to be worth a hundred dollars and to be sent to school to do any ---- business if he stays with the family till of age.

Seventhly I desire that my family live together as a family until my youngest son becomes of age, and have the use of the entire plantation till that time. Then I desire that the other half of the plantation be rented until the death of my wife and the money divided among my children, and at her death to be sold and divided among them all who ---- to be sold under the direction of my executors.

Eighthly I give and bequeath unto my children the three following named Negro boys Silas, Abram and Amos, but the boys are to have the privilege of choosing their master amg any my sons and to be valued to them by administrated Judges.

Ninthly I desire that all the property which is given to my wife for her natural lifetime may remain at her death to be sold and divided equally among them.

Lastly I authorize and appoint my sons John S. and E.S. Wilson my executors and do not require any security of them and ---- to be qualified by the court having full confidence in their honesty.

Williamson Co. TN Records Book, Vol. 5, Louise Lynch 1847 Articles of Agreement between heirs of Zacheus Wilson, dec'd

To Nancy Wilson, widow

Daughter-Mary C. Wilson

Daughter- M.F. Whitehead, wife of James S. Whitehead signed by S.E. Wilson, Mathew Wilson, R.W. Mitchell, H. C. Wilson, Nancy Wilson, Mary C. Wilson, James W. Whitehead, M. F. Whitehead, Robert Ramsey, D. R. Wilson, James G. Wilson, J. L. Wilson Grimes Co. Texas- George J. Scott and his wife Sarah E. Scott having money coming to Sarah E. in Tennessee through her grandfather Wilson -Sarah E.formerly Sarah E. Wilson and daughter of Zacheus Wilson of Nashville, Tenn. atty. in fact. May 12, 1860

Deposition of Mathew Wilson - 22 Nov 1851

The children of Zacheus Wilson, dec. were:

1. David R. Wilson

2. Margaret, wife of Robert W. Mitchell

3. Mathew Wilson

4. James G. Wilson

5. Thomas P. Wilson

6. Mary C. Wilson

7. Jane S. Wilson, wife of M. F. Whitehead

8. William S. Wilson

9. Hugh C. Wilson

10. Simon E. Wilson

11. John L. Wilson, lately dec'd having received his part.

Heirs of Zacheus Wilson, dec'd

David R. Wilson and John L. Wilson, children of Robert Wilson.

Mary R.P. wife of ---Patterson, Nancy E. Ramsey, Jane J. Garrett wife of F. C. Garrett, Z. W. Ramsey, Elizabeth wife of G. W. Garner, Lucinda wife of James Marcum, Thomas J., James M., and John L. Ramsey, children of Elizabeth wife of Robert Ramsey.

William F. Wilson and 4 others that I do not know the names of who were children of Zacheus Wilson, Jr. Dec'd.

Zacheus died in 1842. He left a will. He left a widow and children. Three of the children are now dead. He owned 247 acres of land bounded by Cowden McCord, John Scales, Samuel Browder and Thomas Wilson.

Deposition of William Lanier - Nov. 1848 - There are 14 legatees - Nancy the widow is about 60 or 65 years old and in good health.

Deposition of W. M. Nunn - He thinks Nancy should have $400 for her share.

David R. Wilson of Lowdes Co. Ala a son and heir of Robert Wilson, dec'd formerly of Tenn. appoints my brother John T. Wilson of Williamson Co. my attny. at law to receive my share of the estate of my grandfather Zacheus Wilson, Dec'd

Zacheus Wilson, Jr. left children; William F., Parmelia A., Mary M., George Z. and Sarah E. Wilson.

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Zaccheus 1765-1842 married in 1798 to Alsie Graham 1781-1860. His son was a preach of Old Harpeth Lick Church in Williamson Co., Tenn. Other sons are buried in the Wilson graveyard in Carroll Co. near Huntinton, Tenn.

Zaccheus Wilson was born in 1765 and married Alsie Graham. He owned 200 acres of land on Grove Creek near his brothers. In 1841, he gave 2 1/2 acres of land for a Cumberland Presbyterian Church where his son was a preacher for many years. His will was recorded December, 1842, naming his wife, Nancy, and the following heirs:

1. Mary C. Wilson

2. Jane S. Whitehead

3. Hugh C. Wilson

4. John L. Wilson

5. A.E. Wilson

6. Grandson, John Wilson

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• Daughters of American Revolution Ancestor #: A127924
• Service: NORTH CAROLINA Rank: PATRIOTIC SERVICE
• Birth: 1765 MECKLENBURG CO NORTH CAROLINA
• Death: 10-21-1842 WILLIAMSON CO TENNESSEE
• Service Source: PENSION OF ROBERT WILSON, *W216
• Service Description: 1) PRISONER
• Notice: DATA IN THE CORRECTION FILE ( Genealogy Office has a corrections file on this patriot. The line is currently open to membership. DATACF EXPLAINS SERVICE FOR 2 MEN OF SAME NAME.)

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1840 United States Federal Census about Zacheus Wilson
Name: Zacheus Wilson
Home in 1840 (City, County, State): Williamson, Tennessee
Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14: 2
Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19: 2
Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 3
Free White Persons - Males - 70 thru 79: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 50 thru 59: 1
Slaves - Males - Under 10: 1
Slaves - Males - 10 thru 23: 2
Slaves - Males - 36 thru 54: 1
Slaves - Females - Under 10: 2
Slaves - Females - 24 thru 35: 1
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 6
Free White Persons - Under 20: 5
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 4
Total Free White Persons: 11
Total Slaves: 7
Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves