John cash-claimed a quarter in section 21, 8N 52W in 1875.
POSSIBLY
In 1870 Elkton, Maryland, John E. Wilson 28 is a lawyer, H. D. Wilson 23, W, L. Wilson 3, B. S, Wilson 4/12, and A E Rutter .
April 18, 1871 Denver " Mr. John E. Wilson, of Elkton, Maryland, arrived in Denver on Monday, to look for a location for a colony. He represents the interests of about one hundred families, and is the bearer of letters from the postmaster-general and others. No location has, as yet, been decided upon."
In 1880 Elkton, John and Hannah have H. Winter Wilson 12, Birtha Wilson 9 Daughter, Laurine Wilson 7 Daughter, John Wilson 6 Son, Everett Wilson 5 Son, and Harry Wilson 4 Son.
All kids were born in Maryland, so likely they never lived in Colorado.
John Emory Wilson BIRTH 19 Aug 1841 DEATH 30 Sep 1892 BURIAL Elkton Cemetery Elkton, Cecil County, Maryland, MEMORIAL ID 258862556.
October 7, 1892 Rising Sun, Maryland
1893
Hannah Dutton Broomall Wilson BIRTH 16 Oct 1846 Pennsylvania, DEATH 13 Apr 1925 BURIAL Elkton Cemetery Elkton, Cecil County, Maryland, MEMORIAL ID 258862588.