Wilson, James, 1825-1902
Variant namesJames L. Wilson (d.1902) was born in Decatur, Georgia. In 1861, he enlisted as a private in Company G, 12th Regiment of the Georgia Cavalry in Cobb's Legion. He achieved the rank of Captain before mustering out. He survived the war and became the Sheriff of his county in Georgia. On October 26, 1902, he died at the home of his son in Eatonton, Georgia. Additional biographical information about James L. Wilson has not been determined.
From the description of James L. Wilson letters, 1861, 1863. (Atlanta History Center). WorldCat record id: 436307610
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| creatorOf | Wilson, James Thomas, 1828-1905. Autobiography [microform] (Typescript). | Harold B. Lee Library | |
| creatorOf | Wilson, James L., ?-1902. James L. Wilson letters, 1861, 1863. | Atlanta History Center, Kenan Research Center / Cherokee Garden Library | |
| creatorOf | McGill, A. R. (Andrew Ryan), 1840-1905. A.R. McGill and family papers, 1794-1931 (bulk 1870-1900). | Minnesota Historical Society Library |
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| associatedWith | McGill, A. R. (Andrew Ryan), 1840-1905. | person |
| associatedWith | Wilson, Annie Walker. | person |
| associatedWith | Wilson, Emily Mollissia Hancock. | person |
| associatedWith | Wilson, Esabella Ross Gibson. | person |
| associatedWith | Wilson, Jane Ellis. | person |
| associatedWith | Wilson, Mary Walker. | person |
| associatedWith | Wilson, Thomas. | person |
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Birth 1825
Death 1902
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