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William Tilson Sr.

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William Tilson Sr.

Birth
Plympton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA
Death
9 Apr 1833 (aged 92)
Chilhowie, Smyth County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Chilhowie, Smyth County, Virginia, USA Add to Map
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Children:
William Tilson
Peleg Tilson
Thomas Tilson
Stephen Tilson
Mercy Tilson
Lemuel Tilson
Janet Tilson

Moved from Carver MA to St Clair VA about 1766 then moved with some of his sons to Greasy Cove TN about 1799. Moved back ~1825 to St Clair after wife Mary died in Greasy Cove.
Note:
Mayflower Descendant

See Web Google Map at
Pilgrim Mayflower Connection

Children:
William Tilson
Peleg Tilson
Thomas Tilson
Stephen Tilson
Mercy Tilson
Lemuel Tilson
Janet Tilson

Moved from Carver MA to St Clair VA about 1766 then moved with some of his sons to Greasy Cove TN about 1799. Moved back ~1825 to St Clair after wife Mary died in Greasy Cove.

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Thought by Jeff Weaver, Historian and Deacon of St Clair, as most likely grave of William Tilson. The markings could not be read in 2010.

Would like a Veterans Administration Headstone to read:

William Tilson
Born 3-15-1740 Died 4-9-1833
Mayflower Descendant
Father - Stephen Tilson
Mother - Janet Murdock
PVT - Revolutionary War
Capt David Cowan's
NC 10th Regiment

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  • Created by: Joe Riddle
  • Added: Nov 26, 2011
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/81049459/william-tilson: accessed ), memorial page for William Tilson Sr. (15 Mar 1741–9 Apr 1833), Find a Grave Memorial ID 81049459, citing Saint Clair Bottom Primitive Baptist Cemetery, Chilhowie, Smyth County, Virginia, USA; Maintained by Joe Riddle (contributor 47589984).