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     Charles Wilson married Mary Hill; "moved to Nebraska - had a large fine-looking family from a group picture we had" (from Nita Wilson Hinton's aunt Mollie Lee Wilson Drain). Charles Wilson was born in 1858 at Ohio. He was the son of Hugh Wilson Jr. and Mary Clockey.

     Clyde Wilson was the son of Ely Wilson and Lizzie Reed.

     Covert Wilson was the son of Truman McClellan Wilson and Anna Mae Rowland. Covert Wilson married Mabel Diest.

     Cynthia Wilson was the daughter of Hugh Wilson Jr. and Mary Clockey. Cynthia Wilson married Charles Henninger.
     Cynthia Wilson had several sons and one daughter Ethel, married Dwight Davis. They had one son Denver Davis D.D.L. -a very successful minister, lives in Charles Town Va.

     David Wilson was the son of Hugh Wilson and Mary Chambers. David Wilson died at Ireland.

     Earl L. Wilson was the son of Benjamin Franklin Wilson and Carolyn Schofield. Earl L. Wilson married Kathryn Decker.

     Edward Wilson was born on 3-Oct-1689 at Newton, Massachusetts. He was the son of Nathaniel Wilson and Hannah Oliver. Edward Wilson married Hopestill Rice, daughter of Daniel Rice and Bethiah Ward, in 1727/28. Edward Wilson died on 29-Jan-1759 at Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, at age 69.

     Effa Wilson was born in 1865. She was the daughter of John II Wilson and Adaline Wharff.

     Eliza Wilson was the daughter of Hugh Wilson and Mary Chambers.

     Elizabeth Wilson was born in 1805 at County Down, Ireland. She was the daughter of Hugh Wilson and Mary Chambers. Elizabeth Wilson married Thomas McClure Rice, son of Nathan Rice and Jemima McClure, on 28-Sep-1824 at Marietta, Washington County, Ohio. Elizabeth Rice died before 7-Jul-1859 at Clinton, DeWitt County, Texas. When Asa was 14 years old, on 8-Jul-1859; 'The State of Texas; Oliver Rice et al; County of DeWitt; Deed of Release: Know all men by these presents on the Eighth day of July, 1859, that we the undersigned Heirs of the Estate of Elizabeth Rice, deceased of said State and county. Withforth that we the undersigned Heirs of the Estate of the Said Elizabeth Rice do by these presents do bind ourselves and agree that the settlement that we have this day made in the Estate of the said Elizabeth Rice Shall be binding to each and all of us the Heirs of the said Elizabeth Rice and that we have this day made a fair and equal division of all the cattle of the said Estate and the Joseph Newman has in and for his son Leander Newman one of the Heirs of said Estate given unto Asa Asa Rice one of equal kin with Leander Rice all and every part and parcel of the said Leander Newman share in the said Estate forever-- Withforth that we the undersigned Heirs of the said Estate do hereby acknowledge by these presents the receipt of all or part and portion of all the property of the said Estate of Elizabeth Rice owned and we do by these presents receive it as a full and final settlement forever -- Whereunto we sit our hand this date above mentioned. Oliver Rice In Presence of (his mark) Amos A Hill; J S Newman; Joseph Bennett; A A Rice; T R Rice. The State of Texas: Personally appeared before me; County of DeWitt; James N Smith clerk of the County Court of said County: Amos A Hill; one of the subscribing witness to the foregoing instrument of writing who to me is well known and he after being duly sworn on his oath says that he is acquainted with all the party subscribing the same and that he saw each of them sign and seal the same and they acknowledge to be their act and deed for the purpose therein set forth and that they requested him to witness the same -- Given under my hand and seal of office at office in Clinton the 19^th day of July A D 1859: James N Smith Cty Clerk. The State of Texas; County of DeWitt; I hereby certify that the above instrument of writing was filed in my office for record on Tuesday the 19^th day of July A D 1859 at 10 oclock a m and that it was duly recorded in Record Book - - In Book H on page 455 on the same day and date as 11 oclock a m. Given under my hand and seal of office at office in Clinton this 19^th day of July A D 1859.      James N Smith Cty Clerk.' This Deed of Release, Oliver Rice et al, was transcribed by Anita J. Cooper.
     The 1850 Lavaca County Census lists Elizabeth Rice, age 44, born Tennessee, owner of real estate valued at $150. With her in household number 96, are William B. White, age 18 and James H. Rice, age 7. Elizabeth and James are found in the 1860 Lavaca County Census, household number 81. Elizabeth’s age is 53, no occupation listed, and James is 17, a laborer. Also on this census in household number 363 is James Rice, age 29, with wife Sarah and two children, John, age 5, and Virginia, age 3/12, all born in Tennessee.

Elizabeth Rice signed her mark on the application for land grant Certificate No. 2, and swore that she emigrated in 1838 and was head of a family since her residence in the Republic. This was witnessed by J. B. White and Patrick Dowlearn in the town of Cameron in DeWitt County. Cameron was the first county seat of this county formed in 1846.

After carefully reviewing the land grant papers from the Texas General Land Office, it is my conclusion that Elizabeth Rice residing in Lavaca County is not our Elizabeth Rice, widow of Thomas McClure Rice. She emigrated in 1818 from Ireland. She is not listed in the Texas 1846 Poll List book [could this be because they did not own any real estate at the time?]. The 1850 Federal Census enumerated her as head of household on 1-Sep-1850 DeWitt County, Texas; Rice, Elizabeth, head, 45/f, born Ireland; Oliver, 20/m, farmer, born Ohio; Thomas, 8/m, born Texas. AFFIDAVIT OF ELIZABETH RICE: The State of Texas; County of DeWitt
Know all men by these presence that Elizabeth Rice of the State and County aforesaid and the surviving wife of Thomas Rice deceased have made nomination and appointed Nicholas I. Ryan my true and lawful attorney for me and in my name and for my use and Benefit To ask demand and receive of the Government of The State of Texas all sums of money debts dues and demands whatsoever which are now due or owing to me from the late Republic of Texas for the services of Thomas Rice my husband who served during the Woll Campaign in September of 1842 and upon receipt thereof to make and deliver a release or discharge for the same as tho I would personally present myself and I do hereby ratify and inform whatsoever my said attorney shall lawfully do in the premises; In witness whereof I have hereinto set my hand and scroll for a seal. This the 15^th day of August of 1854. Elizabeth Rice (her mark); Attest ? D McCullough; Achilles Stepp. She executed the following document: "The State of Texas; County of DeWitt; Know all men by these presence that Elizabeth Rice of the State and County aforesaid and the surviving wife of Thomas Rice deceased have made nomination and appointed Nicholas I. Ryan my true and lawful attorney for me and in my name and for my use and benefit to ask demand and receive of the Government of The State of Texas all sums of money debts dues and demands whatsoever which are now due or owing to me from the late Republic of Texas for the services of Thomas Rice my husband who served during the Woll Campaign in September of 1842 and upon receipt thereof to make and deliver a release or discharge for the same as tho I would personally present myself and I do hereby ratify and inform whatsoever my said attorney shall lawfully do in the premises; In witness whereof I have hereinto set my hand and scroll for a seal. This the 15th day of August of 1854. Elizabeth Rice (her mark). Attest: _ D McCullough, Achilles Stepp" on 15-Aug-1854. She was The State of Texas; County of DeWitt Know all men by these presence that Elizabeth Rice of the State and County aforesaid and the surviving wife of Thomas Rice deceased have made nomination and appointed Nicholas I. Ryan my true and lawful attorney for me and in my name and for my use and benefit To ask demand and receive of the Government of The State of Texas all sums of money debts dues and demands whatsoever which are now due or owing to me from the late Republic of Texas for the services of Thomas Rice my husband who served during the Woll Campaign in September of 1842 and upon receipt thereof to make and deliver a release or discharge for the same as tho I would personally present myself and I do hereby ratify and inform whatsoever my said attorney shall lawfully do in the premises; In witness whereof I have hereinto set my hand and scroll for a seal. This the 15^th day of August of 1854. Elizabeth Rice (her mark) Attest ? D McCullough, Achilles Stepp on 15-Aug-1854. She marker placed at Clinton Cemetery by Thomas McClure Rice Association in 1995. By Steve Holzheauser: H.R. No. 731; 74R11313 SAJ-D; R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to commemorate the dedication of a Texas historical marker at the Clinton Cemetery, near Cuero, paying tribute to one of the original daughters of the Republic of Texas, Elizabeth Wilson Rice; and
WHEREAS, Born in Ireland in 1805, this courageous woman immigrated to the United States around 1818 and settled in Ohio, where she married Thomas McClure Rice in 1824; and
WHEREAS, Well regarded by all who knew them as decent and upstanding citizens, the couple raised four fine children and established themselves as dedicated and hardworking members of the community; and
WHEREAS, Inspired by General Sam Houston's impassioned call for volunteers, the Rices moved their young family to the Lone Star State in 1836 to fight for the freedom of Texas; and
WHEREAS, Exhibiting the energy, grit, and determination that have made our state strong and great, these pioneer Texians settled and farmed near Little Brushy Creek in DeWitt County, where their fifth child was born in 1842; and
WHEREAS, Later that year Mrs. Rice was widowed when her husband died while fighting at the Battle of Salado Creek; in 1848, he was posthumously honored for his meritorious service when he was enshrined with other Texian soldiers on Monument Hill in LaGrange, with Senator Sam Houston, of the newly annexed State of Texas officiating; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Rice marshaled her incredible fortitude, energy, and bravery to raise her family alone and continued to reside in DeWitt County until her passing in 1859, and she is believed to be buried in Clinton Cemetery; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Rice were people of unsurpassed strength, courage, and compassion who made great sacrifices for the good of our state, and their legacy of heroism and bravery continues to serve as a source of pride and inspiration not only for their many descendants but for all the people of Texas; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas Legislature hereby commemorate the dedication of a Texas historical marker in memory of Elizabeth Wilson Rice at the Clinton Cemetery and commend the citizens of Cuero for their outstanding efforts to preserve an important part of Texas history. on 8-May-1995.

     Ely Wilson married Lizzie Reed. Ely Wilson was born in 1839 at Ohio. He was the son of Hugh Wilson Jr. and Mary Clockey.
     The 1850 Federal Census enumerated him as a member of Hugh Wilson Jr.'s household; age 52, Mary 48, Hugh 17, John 15, Betsy 10, Ely 11, Amos 8, Benjamin 6.

     Emma Jane Wilson was the daughter of James Wilson and Lorinda Owen. Emma Jane Wilson died at about age 18.

     Florence Wilson was the daughter of James Wilson and Lorinda Owen. Florence Wilson married Charles Krigbaum at Marietta, Washington County, Ohio.

     Frank Wilson was the son of Hugh M. Wilson and Isabel Dickson. Frank Wilson married Gertrude (?).

     Genevieve Wilson married Jack Kinison. Genevieve Wilson was born on 1-May-1913. She was the daughter of Earl L. Wilson and Kathryn Decker.

     George Wilson was the son of Amos Wilson and Angeline Owen.

     George Wilson was the son of Covert Wilson and Mabel Diest.

     Grace Wilson was the daughter of James Wilson and Lorinda Owen. Grace Wilson married Earnest Wakefield.

     Henrietta Wilson was born on 10-Nov-1861. She was the daughter of Hugh M. Wilson and Isabel Dickson. Henrietta Wilson died on 10-Oct-1864 at age 2. She was buried at Good Hope Cemetery, Washington County, Ohio.

     Hugh Wilson was born in 1758 at County Down, Ireland. He married Mary Chambers. Hugh Wilson died.
     Hugh Wilson emigrated in 1818 from County Down, Ireland, "of the Township of Salem, Washington County, Ohio, in said county maketh the following declaration in order to become a naturalized citizen of the United States viz, that he was born in County Down in Ireland in the year 1758 that he is seventy three years of age that he sailed from Belfast No. Ireland and landed at Quebec in Canada that he came to Black Rock in New York in the United States in the year 1818 and that he has since thus the jurisdiction of the United States that he has for eleven years past he has resided in the County of Washington and that is is bonafied his intention to become a citizen of the United States and to renounce all allegiance to any foreign Prince Potentate State or Sovereignty whatever and particularly to William the 4th King of Great Britain and Ireland." The 1820 Federal Census enumerated him as head of household in 1820 Salem, Washington County, Ohio; Wilson, Hugh, head, males 1 10-16 , 1 16-26 , 1 45 up (Hugh Sr); females 1 10-16 (Elizabeth) 1 16-26, 1 45 up (wife? Mary); 3 foreigners not naturalized and 3 persons involved in agriculture. He was received land on 30-Jul-1827 at Washington County, Ohio. He was on the tax rolls between 1828 and 1836 Washington County, Ohio. The 1830 Federal Census enumerated him as head of household in 1830 Salem Township, Washington County, Ohio; Wilson, Hugh, head, one male 70-80; one female 60-70. He was naturalized on 17-May-1831 at Salem, Washington County, Ohio; made his Declaration of Intent. He was sold land to son, John Wilson; witnessed by Enoch Rector and James Bell Jr on 27-Jun-1835. He was and wife Mary (her mark) sold land to John Wilson; witnessed by Enoch Rector and James Bell Jr. on 27-Jul-1835 at Salem Township, Washington County, Ohio. He was & wife, Mary (her mark), sold land to Hugh Wilson Jr. & wife; witnessed by James Bell Jr., and John Wilson on 1-Aug-1835 at Salem Township, Washington County, Ohio. He "situated on the ridge west of Duck creek. Various persons in the community met at the house of Deacon Hugh Wilson organized this church" on 1-Oct-1835 at Good Hope Baptist Church, Salem Township, Washington County, Ohio.

     Hugh Wilson Jr. was born in 1797 at County Down, Ireland; was an orphan reared by her aunt (mother's sister). He was the son of Hugh Wilson and Mary Chambers. Hugh Wilson Jr. married Mary Clockey in 1818; came to America on their honeymoon; marriage was witnessed by Andrew Garrett (her aunt's husband) and Andrew Wilson, the eldest of sons. They witnessed the marriage of Mary C. because she was only 16 years old. Hugh Wilson Jr. died on 16-Sep-1867.
     Hugh Wilson Jr. emigrated on 2-Aug-1818 from Belfast, Ireland; sailed from Belfast in Ireland for the United States and landed at Quebec in Canada and came to Black Rock in the State of New York in the United States. The 1820 Federal Census enumerated him as head of household in 1820 Marietta, Washington County, Ohio; males: 1 16-26 (Hugh); females: 1 10-16; 1 foreigner not naturalized, 1 engaged in agriculture. Between 1828 and 1837 Salem Township, Washington County, Ohio. The 1830 Federal Census enumerated him as head of household in 1830 Salem Township, Washington County, Ohio; 1 male 30-40; 1 male 5-10; 2 males under 5; 1 female 20-30, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 5-10. He immigrated on 17-May-1831 to Salem Township, Washington County, Ohio; made his Declaration of Intent: sailed from Belfast in Ireland for the United States and landed at Quebec in Canada and came to Black Rock in the State of New York in the United States on the 2nd day of August, 1818; is now 34 yrs old. He witnessed the land transaction of Hugh Wilson on 1-Aug-1835 at Salem Township, Washington County, Ohio; & wife, Mary (her mark), sold land to Hugh Wilson Jr. & wife; witnessed by James Bell Jr., and John Wilson. Hugh Wilson Jr. was on 20-Jan-1836 at Salem, Washington County, Ohio. He was gave land to Church of Good Hope; signed by Hugh Wilson and wife Mary Wilson on 2-Jan-1839 at Washington County, Ohio. The 1840 Federal Census enumerated him as head of household in 1840 Salem, Washington County, Ohio; included 2,1,2,1,1 (Hugh); females: 1, 1, 1, 2, 1 (wife Mary); total 7 males, 6 females for a total of 13 in household. He was naturalized on 26-Oct-1840 at Washington County, Ohio; made Declaration of Intent on May 17, 1839 and by the oath of James Bell. The 1850 Federal Census enumerated him as head of household on 5-Sep-1850 Salem Township, Washington County, Ohio; age 52, Mary 48, Hugh 17, John 15, Betsy 10, Ely 11, Amos 8, Benjamin 6. The 1860 Federal Census enumerated him as head of household on 6-Aug-1860 Salem Township, Washington County, Ohio; age 62, Mary 58, Benjamin 16, Charles Dutton 2.

     Hugh M. Wilson was born on 6-Oct-1832. He was the son of Hugh Wilson Jr. and Mary Clockey. Hugh M. Wilson married Isabel Dickson on 6-Jul-1854 at Washington County, Ohio. Hugh M. Wilson died on 18-Dec-1887 at age 55. He was buried at Good Hope Cemetery, Washington County, Ohio.
     The 1850 Federal Census enumerated him as a member of Hugh Wilson Jr.'s household; age 52, Mary 48, Hugh 17, John 15, Betsy 10, Ely 11, Amos 8, Benjamin 6.

     Ila Mae Wilson married James Milton Newman Jr., son of James Milton Newman and Polly Elam.

     Irvin Wilson was the son of James Wilson and Lorinda Owen. Irvin Wilson married Ada Barr.

     James Wilson was the son of Hugh Wilson Jr. and Mary Clockey. James Wilson married Lorinda Owen.

     James Wilson was the son of Hugh Wilson and Mary Chambers. James Wilson died at Ireland had son James who was grandfather of Mary Wilson St. John, Pittsburgh, PA, later Canada then Laramie, Wyo; brother George of Cleveland, Ohio.

     James Wilson was the son of James Wilson and Lorinda Owen. James Wilson married Sadie Dean.

     James Wilson was the son of Irvin Wilson and Ada Barr.

     Jennie Wilson was born in Jan-1870. She was the daughter of John II Wilson and Adaline Wharff.

     John Wilson was born in 1809 at Ireland. He was the son of Hugh Wilson and Mary Chambers.
     John Wilson emigrated in 1818 from Ireland. He witnessed the land transaction of Hugh Wilson on 27-Jun-1835; sold land to son, John Wilson; witnessed by Enoch Rector and James Bell Jr. The 1840 Federal Census enumerated him as head of household in 1840 Salem, Washington County, Ohio; includes: males, 2,1; females 1. John Wilson was naturalized on 11-Aug-1840 at Washington County, Ohio; arrived in 1818 and was then about nine years old; made Declaration of Intent on April 20, 1839.