Kit Carson County, Colorado
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Kit Carson County Pioneers:
Simeon A. Wilson, James A. Wilson, 8 South 43 West
James claimed a quarter in 12, 8S 43W in February 1891.
James H. Wilsonclaimed a tract in section 19, 8S 42W in 1890.
ONE POSSIBLE
In 1900 Prowers County, Colorado, James A. Wilson is farming, born Sept 1851 in Tennessee, single, living alone.
Simeon cash-claimed a quarter in 11, 8S 43W in October 1891.
ONE POSSIBLE
In 1896, there's a Simeon A. Wilson in Denver, a laborer for the Grant Smelter at 3935 Blake.
ANOTHER POSSIBLE
In 1850 Fulton County, Illinois, Simeon Wilson is 21, born in Indiana, John 14, with Solomon and Mary Wilson both 59.
Simon Wilson married Lucy J. Brown in Fulton County on April 23, 1851.
In 1870 Fulton County, Illinois, Simon Wilson is farming, 40, Lucy 36, William 18, John 15, Levi 13, Charles 8, Thomas 5, Eddy 3, and Lucy one month.
In 1880 Stafford County, Kansas, Simeon Wilson is 50 born in Indiana,
Lucy J. 45 in Ohio, with William H. 27, Levi 23, Charles 18,
Thomas S. 15 Edwin C. 13, and Allie V. 10, all kids born in Illinois.
One tree said Simeon died October 7, 1891 in Dover, Kansas.
FindaGrave # 98369785 has Simeon buried in Dover.
"Pvt. Co. E, 103rd Illinois Infantry. Born in Morgan Co., Indiana."
Levi Goodell Wilson 1856-1943 is buried in Topeka, Kansas # 3757805.
Lucy Jane Wilson 1836-1903 is also buried in Dover # 98369817. "
Lucy J. Wilson, aged 69 years, died yesterday of congestion of the kidneys at her home, 166 Oakland Avenue, Oakland. Burial will be made at Dover Cemetery."
IF ANYONE HAS INFORMATION ON THESE TWO LAND CLAIMANTS, PLEASE LET US KNOW.
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