Andrew Wilson : Short Biography

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Andrew Wilson

County Tyrone Ardstraw (Tyrone)

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Andrew Wilson is my GGG-Grandfather. He married Isabella Ross. They lived in Cavandarragh. Andrew's parents were from Scotland. Their daughter Jane married my GG-Grandfather John Ross of Glennock (Cloghogle). John Ross, Jane Wilson and her brother Ross Wilson came to the US. in 1849 to Philadelphia on the same ship. John and Jane married in the US. and eventually settled in Indiana. Ross Wilson settled in Indiana also. John Ross's parents were Robert Ross and Elizabeth Hood of Glennock (Cloghogle). Jane had two other brothers that emigrated to the US.:Joseph Wilson arrived in New York in 1846 and John Wilson arrived in Philadelphia in 1851. Joseph and John Wilson both went to Solano County California in 1851 where they became very successful ranchers.

I would like information on any of these people or if there is any family left in Ireland. Thank you.

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Hello, there might be a link for our two branches. My ancestor is Nancy Ann WIlson, who came over in 1847. On her death certificate, Andrew Wilson and Isabella Ross are listed as her parents. She married a William Stewart, also of Ireland. I believe they were married before they came over, as their eldest child (named Isabel or Isabella), was also born in Ireland. They arrived in New York, went to Canada, then to Philadelphia, before finally setting in Indiana. Please let me know if I can help.

LuckyLady

Wednesday 27th January 2021 12:34AM

Nancy Ann Wilson and my GG grandmother, Jane Wilson were sisters. We have not been able to determine if Isabella Ross who married Andrew Wilson was related to us. I feel that she probably was.............the Rosses and the Wilsons lived near each other in Ireland.. Thanks for the response. Dean Ross