A memorial was created for him on FAG but was removed at the request of Bea Wilson #47091475, [email protected] .

He was the son of James And Nancy Haney Wilson. He was born about 1804-1808 in Rutherford Co., NC and died after 1870 probably in Rutherford County. He married Sarah Harrill on 21 Oct 1826 in Rutherford County.

United States Census, 1850
Rutherford Twp, Rutherford Co., NC
Household
Robert Wilson 46 NC
Sarah Wilson 45 NC
Susannah Wilson 22 NC
Mary Wilson 20 NC
James Wilson 17 NC
Richard Wilson 15 NC
John Wilson 13 NC
Drury Wilson 10 NC
Street Wilson 8 NC
Green Wilson 6 NC
Miller Wilson 3 NC
Nancy Wilson 1 NC

United States Census, 1860
Sandy Run District, Rutherford Co., NC
Household
Robert Wilson 52 NC
Sarah Wilson 47
Susanah Wilson 27
John Wilson 22
Street Wilson 18
Berry Wilson 16
Miller Wilson 14
Nancy Wilson 11
Wiley Wilson 8

United States Census, 1870
Cool Spring Township, Rutherford, NC
Household
Robert Wilson 62 NC
Sarah Wilson 59 NC
Doctor M Wilson 22 NC
Nancy Wilson 20 NC
Wiley B Wilson 15 NC
Micager Byers 10 NC

Rutherford Co., NC Deed #456 recorded 24 Nov 1862
1847 James Wilson for $200 sold Robert H. Wilson a parcel of land, 90 acres (lines Given, names mentioned Edwards corner, Johnsons corner) on the waters of Sandy Run in Rutherford Co., NC.
Wit: A J Harrell J A Harrell James Wilson's mark
(Deed provided by James Webb)

Born to Robert and Sarah Harrill Wilson were the following known children.
1. William Wilson, b. Abt. 1828, Rutherford CO., NC; d. Bet. 1875 - 1880, Rutherford CO., NC
2. Mary Wilson, b. Abt. 1829, Rutherford CO., NC.
3. Susannah M. Wilson McDaniel, b. 28 Mar 1830, NC; d. 23 Feb 1916.
4. James Wilson, b. Abt. 1833, NC.
5. Richard Wilson, b. Abt. 1834, NC; d. Bef. 1870; m. Beatrice "Biddy" McDaniel, 20 Nov 1855, NC; born Bet. 1835 - 1837, she may have married a McSwain after Richard's death. Richard served with the 34th Regiment, North Carolina Infantry, Company B, He may have died 1864 in Civil War.
6. John Wilson, b. Abt. 1837, NC.
7. Drury Wilson, b. Abt. 1840, NC.
8. Street Wilson b. Abt. 1842, NC. 34th Regiment, North Carolina Infantry Company B
9. Green Berry Wilson b. 1 Oct 1844 Rutherford, NC d. Apr 1880 of consumption Cool Springs Rutherford US census Mortality, Info from FAG Contributor: SewGen (48020526) • [email protected]. He married Susannah Lena Womack, 14 Nov 1865, NC. She was born bet. 1845 - 1847, daughter of Isom & Elizabeth Ollie Bailey Womack.
10. Doctor Miller Wilson, b. 1846, NC; d. 08 Jun 1928.
11. Nancy Wilson McDaniel, b. 16 Sep 1849, NC; d. 20 Mar 1934.
12. Wiley Boyles Wilson, b. abt. 1854, on 1 Nov. 1874 married Minerva Jane Goode in Rutherford Co., NC.