FAMILY HISTORY OF JASPER NEWTON WILSON AND LAURA STROBAR GUINN WILSON
Jasper Newton Wilson was born 27 March 18421 in Florida, the eldest of five children of Henry C. and Martha B.(Tison maiden) Wilson.
Laura Strobar Guinn was born 8 December 1846 in Camden County, Georgia, one of nine children of Peter W. Guinn and Rebecca Tucker Guinn.2
In 1847 and 1848, there was a worldwide influenza epidemic.
In 1848 and 1849, North America, there was a cholera epidemic.
In 1848, only 56 of the 292 children in Alachua County could read and write, according to a state census. School attendance was voluntary, and most schools, met only three or four months a year.
By 1850, Alachua County had one Public school, but only about 30 of the county's 642 white children attended. There was no school for black children.3
The 1850 federal census for Columbia County, Florida, page 79, household number 471 list Henry C. Willson, age 34 as a farmer, born in North Carolina, value of real estate $5,200, Martha B. Willson, age 23, born in Florida?, Jasper N. Wilson, age 8, born in Florida, Louisa C. Willson, age 7, born in Florida, Frances C. Willson, age 4, born in Florida, Chepson Whitehead, age 21, a farmer, born in Virginia in household of Henry C. Willson.
The 1850 federal census for Camden County, Georgia, page 395 or 769?, family #312 list
Peter Guinn, age 35, a mechanic, born in South Carolina, Rebecca Guinn, age 36, born in Georgia, Eliza Guinn, age 11, born in Georgia, Emily Guinn, age 9, born in Georgia, Isaac Guinn, age 6, born in Georgia, Laura Guinn, age 4, born in Georgia, Joseph Guinn, age 2, born in Georgia.
In 1850, nationwide, there was a yellow fever epidemic.
In 1850 and 1851, in North America there was an influenza epidemic.
Jesse Talbot Bernard started a school in Newnansville in 1852 named "The Institute." He opened school with 25 scholars and prospects of many more. The names of these old Newnansville scholars of 1852, listed in Jesse Talbot Bernard's diary were Jasper Wilson, Louisa Wilson, William K. Boston, Mark Boston, Sam Bradford, Ed Bradford, Joseph P. Dell, Charles H. Carr, James Harley, Jesse S. Harvill, Robert Lester, David Moody, Frances Ohmstead, William Dell, Henrietta Dell, Florida A. Dell, Francis Simms, Wm. L. Hart, Chas. Bennermen, Rebecca Youngblood, and William Bates.4
Marriage recorded in Alachua County, Florida , page 7. It shows Louisa C. Willson married William H. Colson on 17 Feb 1859.
Louisa was listed with her father, Henry C. Wilson and mother, Martha B. Wilson on the 1850 Columbia County, Florida census, page 79 showing age 7 born in Florida.
On a List of Soldier's Families who are Intitled to Assistance from the County of Alachua . This list was written in the back of the earliest County Commissioners Minute Book in the Alachua County Archives. It was probably written in 1863. Listed were William Colson age 26, Louisa 19, Claudius 2 Chas. Bennermen, Rebecca Youngblood, and William Bates.4
The 1860 Alachua County Florida census, taken 4 July 1860 Newnansville, page #49 list the following. Dwelling #361, Family #370, Wilson, Martha, age 34, female, white Farmer, Value real estate $800.00 Value Personal Property $2100.00 born in Georgia, Wilson, J. Newton, age 18, male, white, farmer laborer, born in Florida, Wilson, Frances, age 14, female, white, born in Florida, Wilson, Virginia, age 10, female, white, born in Florida, Wilson, Harrie, age 7, female, white, born in Florida.
The 1860 federal census for Levy County, Florida, place of enumeration Long Pond, page 102 left of page or page 16 right of page list Peter W. Guinn, age 44, an overseer, value of real estate $3000.00 born in South Carolina, Rebecca I. Guinn , age 44, born in Georgia, Julia A. Jones, age 20, born in Georgia, Emma A. Guinn, age 16, born in Georgia, Isaac T. Guinn, age 15, born in Florida??, Laura Guinn, age 13, born in Florida????, Joseph M. Guinn, age 11, born in Georgia, Elizabeth Guinn, age 10, born in Georgia, Celestine Guinn, age 7, born in Georgia, Clarence Jones, age 4, born in Georgia
On 3 September 1861, at Starke, Florida, Jasper Newton Wilson, age 21, joined for duty and enrolled for twelve months as a 1st Corporal in Captain John C. Richard's Company of the First Company B Holland's Battalion of Florida Volunteers, Confederate States Army. The Regiment was attached to the Department of East and Middle Florida.
On 28 September 1861 Captain Richards's Company (B) in the Battalion of Florida Volunteers was accepted into Confederate service at Fernandina, Florida.
Jasper Newton Wilson was present January and February 1862 on the Muster Rolls.
On the Regimental Return Roll dated 3 May 1862 for the month of April 1862 Jasper Newton Wilson was on sick furlough.
On 12 May 1862 Jasper Newton Wilson rank was reduced.
On 12 May, 1862 The First Special Battalion was re-organized at Ricoes Bluff, Florida.
On the Muster Roll for July and August 1862 Jasper was absent.
On 1 August 1862 Jasper Newton Wilson was promoted 5th Sergeant.
In January and February 1863 Jasper Newton Wilson was present per Muster Roll.
In March and April 1863 Jasper Newton Wilson was present per Muster Roll.
In July and August 1863 Jasper Newton Wilson was absent. He was sent to the General Hospital at Savannah on 23 August 1863.
In September and October 1863 Jasper Newton Wilson was absent. In the remarks section on the Muster Roll it states Picket Guard, Savannah, Georgia.
In November and December 1863 Jasper Newton Wilson was present.
On April 30 to 31 August 1864 Jasper Newton was marked present, however in the remarks section it shows he was in Brigade Hospital.
In September and October 1864 Jasper Newton Wilson was present. On the Muster Roll his rank was 4th Sergeant.
In November 1864 and December 1864 Jasper Newton Wilson was present. On the Muster Roll his rank was 3rd Sergeant.
In January and February 1865 Jasper Newton Wilson was present.
On 3 April 1865, General Lee surrenders at Appomattox Court House in Virginia.
Jasper Newton Wilson appears on a list of Confederate prisoner who had been paroled not to take up arms against the United States Government until regularly exchanged. This list bears the following endorsement: "Headquarters 9th A. C. Provost Marshal's Office. Total, 1614. At Burkesville Junction, Virginia, on the 14th, 15th, 16th and 17th days of April, 1865." Taken from roll 20 page 99.
In a letter to Barbara Wilson Krause on 18 September 1993 Don Hillhouse, who is the author of "Heavy Artillery and Light Infantry" a book about the History of the 1st Florida Special Battalion and 10th Infantry Regiment, C.S.A. stated, he feels Jasper Newton Wilson was likely either captured during the action at nearby Sayler's Creek on April 6, 1865 or had become separated from his unit as they passed through the area on the retreat west. Exhaustion and starvation claimed many veteran's during this march.
The following information about the Tenth Florida Infantry Regiment is taken from a book entitled "Biographical Rosters of Florida Confederate and Union Soldiers 1861-1865", Volume III by Hartman Coles. "The origins of the Tenth Florida Infantry Regiment date from September 1861, when the First Florida Special Battalion was accepted into Confederate service at Fernandina, Florida. Lieutenant Colonel Daniel P. Holland initially commanded the unit, which served first as heavy artillery until being later reorganized as infantry. Charles Hopkins became commander of the battalion at the time of its reorganization in May 1862.
Following the evacuation of Amelia Island the battalion served at different points in north Florida during 1862-1863, participating in the actions at St. Johns Bluff (September-October 1862) and Jacksonville (March 1863). Various companies also guarded the Apalachicola River from Union expeditions. In August 1863, the unit was sent to Savannah, Georgia, to defend against a Union assault which never materialized. The First Battalion returned to Florida and fought in the Battle of Olustee in February 1864. Hopkins' troops played a prominent role during the latter stages of that engagement, suffering fifty-seven casualties. After Olustee the battalion remained in Florida until the Spring of 1864, when it, along with several other Florida units, was ordered to reinforce the Army of Northern Virginia. The Floridians reached Virginia in late May and participated in the repulse of Grant's army at Cold Harbor early the next month.
The Tenth Florida Infantry was formed in June 1864 from the First Florida Infantry Battalion and four companies of the Second Florida Infantry Battalion. Charles Hopkins of the First Battalion was promoted to colonel and placed in command of the new regiment. Like the Ninth Regiment, the Tenth served in the latter stages of the 1864 Overland Campaign, and in the Siege of Petersburg. The regiment performed capably at Globe Tavern, the Battle of the Crater, and in various actions around the Weldon Railroad during the Summer and Fall of 1864. In the winter of 1864-1865 the Tenth, like all the regiments of the Florida Brigade, suffered heavily from desertion. Participating in the evacuation of Petersburg and the subsequent Appomattox Campaign in March-April 1865, the Tenth Florida was the largest regiment of the Florida Brigade to lay down its arms at Appomattox, surrendering eighteen officers and 154 men."
Jasper Newton Wilson was paroled at Burkeville, Virginia between 14 April and 17 April 1865. It wasn't until April 1866 President Johnson proclaimed the insurrection at an end in Georgia, South Carolina, Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi and Florida.
Jasper Newton Wilson and Laura Strobar Guinn were married 4 April 1866, in Alachua County, Florida. Marriage recorded in Book III - 1857-1866 number 79.
Henry Clinton was born to Jasper Newton and Laura Wilson 10 February 18675, in Alachua, Alachua County, Florida.
John K. "Johnny" was born to Jasper Newton and Laura Wilson 7 April 18696, in Alachua, Alachua County, Florida.
The index of the 1870 federal census of Florida does not list Jasper Newton Wilson and family.
Willie Tyson was born to Jasper Newton and Laura Wilson 3 February 18717, in Alachua, Alachua County, Florida.
There was a major economic recession in the United States 1873 - 1878.
In 1873-1875, in North America and Europe, there was an influenza epidemic.
Joseph Willis "Josie" was born to Jasper Newton and Laura Wilson 22 September 1873,8
in Alachua, Alachua County, Florida.
Isaac Newton was born to Jasper Newton and Laura Wilson 26 December 1874,9 in Alachua, Alachua County, Florida.
The 1875 Florida State census of Alachua County list Jasper N. Wilson, age 33 a farmer, Laura Wilson, age 28, Henry, age 8, John, age 7, Willie, age 5, Joseph, age 2 and Newton, age 0.
Leona Bell was born to Jasper Newton and Laura Wilson 13 June 1877,10 in Alachua, Alachua County, Florida.
George Mumford was born to Jasper Newton and Laura Wilson 4 April 1879,11 in Alachua, Alachua County, Florida. George disliked his middle name and changed it to Washington.
The index of the 1880 federal census of Florida does not list Jasper Newton Wilson and family.
Emma Blanton was born to Jasper Newton and Laura Wilson 10 June 1881,12 in Alachua, Alachua County, Florida.
On November 1, 1881,13 Jasper Wilson took Leona, his daughter to see Doctor Cato, charge $2.50.
In 1882 Jasper N. Wilson was grantor, page 183-184, file number, BSBA182 in Alachua County Clerk of the Court Records, Ancient Records, Bill of Sale Book A.
9 May 1882 see Alachua County Ancient Deed Record N, page 462 463. Copy in Henry C. Wilson's file.
13 May 1882 see Alachua County Ancient Deed Record 88, pages 583, 584. Copy in Henry C. Wilson's file.
Daisy was born to Jasper Newton and Laura Wilson 4 January 1884,14 in Alachua, Alachua County, Florida.
The 1885 special federal census of Florida for Alachua, Clay, Columbia, and Nassau Counties has been lost.
Allie was born to Jasper Newton and Laura Wilson 21 August 1888,15 in Alachua, Alachua County, Florida.
2 March 1889 Laura S. Wilson and Jasper N. Wilson her husband sold Forty acreas of land in Alachua County, Florida located in Sec. 6 N?, Township Eight (8) South of Range Nineteen (19) East to S. W. Burnett for $300.00. Recorded Alachua County Ancient Deed Record 29, page 497. This Deed filed 30 August 1889.
Practically all of the 1890 federal census schedules were destroyed by fire in 1921.
On Wednesday, 3 August 1890,16 Jasper Wilson was received into full fellowship of the Forest Grove Baptist Church near Alachua, Alachua County, Florida.
On Friday, 4 August 1890, Jasper Wilson was baptized at the Gallows Pond. Jasper's son Willie Wilson also came forward and was baptized.
22 December 1892 Jasper N. Wilson (signing with an X) and his wife Laura S. Wilson (very nice signature) sold 20 acreas of land, Section 32, Township 8, South of Range 18 East, in Alachua County, Florida to Furman E. Williams for one Hundred dollars. Recorded in the Alachua County Ancient Deed Records, Deed record 40, page 291 on the 13 April 1894.
On 21 March 1893,17 Jasper Newton Wilson died in Alachua County, Florida. The following is Jasper's brief obituary:
A Good Man Gone
GRACY, Fla., March 27. - After lingering illness of 18 months, Mr. J. N. Wilson died on the 21st inst., the immediate cause of his death being cancer. He was a good Christian a loving husband, father and brother, and leaves a large family and host of friends to mourn his demise. Some time ago Mr. Wilson heard a young lady singing "Meet me There," and requested that the hymn be sang at his grave. Let us try and meet him in that heavenly home above.
Jasper Newton Wilson is buried at Forest Grove Cemetery, near Alachua, Alachua County, Florida.
There was a major economic recession in the United States 1893-1897.
On 6th day of July 1893 Grover Cleveland signed homestead certificate number 10424 - application number 17774 claim of Jasper N. Wilson for lots numbered three and four of Section 32, Township 8 South of Range 18 East, of Tallahassee Meridian in Florida containing one hundred and thirty acres and twenty eight hundredths of an acre. This was recorded, Vol. 21, page 235.
The original approval document signed by Grover Cleveland is in the possession of a descendant of Jasper Newton Wilson, Frances Jones. Frances is a granddaughter of Jasper and Laura Wilson's son, John K. "Johnny" Wilson. It is currently unknown if the land was received since it was approved after his death.
Leona Bell Wilson, a daughter of Jasper Newton and Laura Wilson, married Isaac Tucker Wainwright 1 August 1895,18 place currently unknown. Isaac parents were Frank Daniel Wainwright and Julia A. Tucker Wainwright.
Isaac Newton Wilson, son of Jasper Newton and Laura Wilson served from 7 May 1898 to 22 October 1898 in the Spanish-American War in The First Florida Volunteer Infantry, Company M. On 22 October 1898,19 he was accidentally shot near Alachua, Alachua County, Florida. Isaac is buried in Forest Grove Cemetery near Alachua, Alachua County, Florida.
Emma Blanton Wilson, a daughter of Jasper Newton and Laura Wilson, married Arthur Monroe Cathcart 24 December 1899,20 in Alachua, Alachua County, Florida
John K. "Johnny" Wilson, a son of Jasper Newton and Laura Wilson, married Ophelia Edna Sanders 24 January 1900,21 in Alachua, Alachua County, Florida. Ophelia was the daughter of James H. Sanders and Mercy Jane Burnett Sanders. James H. and Mercy Sanders are buried at Forest Grove Cemetery, near Alachua, Alachua County, Florida.
The 1900 federal census for Precinct No. 3, Alachua County, Florida, shows Laura Wilson as a widow,22 53 year old farmer living on a farm which she owns unencumbered. Living with her are four children: 25 year-old Joseph W., 21 year-old George, 16 year-old Daisy B., and 11 year-old Allie L. Laura's birth is given as December 1846, born in Georgia and parents listed as being born in Georgia. Daisy B. and Allie L. has attended school 5 months during the year and all listed can read and write English. The part of the census which describes the farm has been lost. The census was taken as of 21 June 1900.
On January 1901, Laura S. Wilson applied to the County Judge of Alachua County, Florida to be appointed guardian of Allie Lee Wilson. Signed sealed and delivered in the presence of H. R.? May and J. K. Stevens, Jr. Signed by L. S. Wilson, I. T. Guinn (Laura's brother), and J. M. Guinn (Laura's brother).
George Washington, a son of Jasper Newton and Laura Wilson married Alice Jane "Janie" Rawls, a daughter of John Green and Janie Rawls, 27 January 1901,23 in Alachua, Alachua County, Florida.
On 25 February 1908,24 Laura completed Widow's Pension application. Jasper Newton
Wilson, her deceased husband served in the Confederate States (Civil War 1861-1865). Laura's application was approved on 16 May 1908, with pay from 13 April 1908 at the rate of $120.00 per annum.
On 23 July 1909, Laura had to complete another Widow's Pension claim under the Act of 1909. Laura was asked to list all the property she owned . Listed was house $100.00, 75 acres of land $150.00, and cattle, horses and other live stock $50.00 for a total of $300.00. Her application was approved 9 September 1909 with pay from 1 July 1909 at the rate of $120.00 annum. There is a stamp on bottom which is hard to read which states, on 1 July, 1913 the rate was increased to $150.00 because Jasper Newton Wilson, her deceased husband enlisted in Florida.
On 6 February 1910,25 Allie Lee, a daughter of Jasper Newton and Laura Wilson married Jasper H. Davis place currently unknown.
The 1910 federal census for Precinct 3, Alachua County, Florida, shows Laura Wilson a widow, age 62, number of children born 11, number now living 9. The 1900 federal census shows number of children born 10, number now living 9. The 1910 federal census shows Laura was born in Florida? Parents born in Florida? Laura was listed in household of her son-in-law, Jasper H. Davis and daughter, Allie Davis on the 1910 federal census for Alachua County, Florida.
On 27 January 1917,26 Laura Wilson wrote a one cent post card to her daughter, Emma Cathcart from Hawthorne, Florida stating that Emma's Aunt Selles is no better. Laura was writing Emma to ask her to pick her up at the train station in Catalac (Cadillac). Laura's sister Selestine "Cellis" Guinn Phelps died 2 February 1917.
In 1918, worldwide, there was an influenza epidemic, with more people hospitalized in World War 1 from this epidemic than wounds.
On 27 May 1919,27 Laura Strobar Wilson died in Alachua, Alachua County, Florida , age 72 years. Laura is buried beside her husband, Jasper Newton Wilson in Forest Grove Cemetery, near Alachua, Alachua County, Florida.
OBITUARY TAKEN FROM THE GAINESVILLE SUN, GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA, JUNE 13, 1919
DEATH OF MRS. L. S. WILSON, WIDOW OF J. N. WILSON
Mrs. Wilson died at her home near Alachua May 27, 1919, and was laid to rest beside her husband in Forest Grove Cemetery, Wednesday afternoon, May 28th.
She had been a consistent member of the Baptist Church for many years. Always ready to do her Master's will in any possible way, she could. None knew her but to love her. She always had a smile and pleasant words for everyone. In sickness and trouble she was ever ready to comfort. She was a devoted wife, and indulgent, sacrificing mother, a devoted sister and friend.
She leaves to mourn her loss five sons, H. C. of Winter Park; John K., William Z. and George W., of Alachua, and Joseph of Steckert; her daughters are Mrs. Austin Cathcart, Mrs. Jasper Davies, of Alachua; Mrs. Leona Wainwright, widow, of Jacksonville, and Mrs. W. O. Russell of Ocala. A brother, Mr. J. M. Guinn, and two sisters, Mrs. Hagan and Mrs. Stephens. A sister-in-law at Jacksonville. Thirty-eight grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren, with countless friends.
This sad death-bed will always be in my memory, to see her nine children, some with almost white hair, kneeling beside their mother's bedside, weeping to know she must soon leave them. Not a moment did they leave her for fear she would at any moment whisper the last word, "good-bye."
Sons and daughters, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, all stood with weeping eyes, eager to do something and kiss her fevered brow.
Dr. Jim Bishop was her attending physician, who never neglected her a day, but did all he could to spare her to her children.
The Lord giveth and he also taketh away. She was seventy-two years old. Her work was done; she must go. We must submit to our Master's will. We want to thank everyone for their kindness and assistance during her illness. Also for the many beautiful floral offerings they sent us from Alachua, and all our neighbors. We do appreciate every hand that helped during her sickness and death, and every flower sent. We thank each and every one.
THE WILSON FAMILY
Oh, you who have a mother dear, Let not an act or word give pain; But cherish, love her with your life, You never can have her back again.
In 1977 a book written by Guy Mills and photographs by Jerry Sherman entitled "Voices From the Countryside," a descendant of Jasper Newton and Laura Wilson, Herbert Orlando Wilson talks about his grandmother, Laura Wilson giving him his first hog. Herbert was 9 years old when his grandmother, Laura Wilson died.
On 14 February 1993, in a phone call with a descendant of Jasper Newton and Laura Wilson, John Newton Wilson stated his grandmother, Laura Wilson was Catholic, but changed to Baptist. John stated, that she would observe on Sunday, no cooking etc. Laura would sit on her porch on Sunday and read the Bible and pray. John, didn't mention anything about her going to church. John was 17 years old at the time of his grandmother, Laura Wilson's death.
Sources:
1. Family records, 1850 federal census Columbia County, Florida, page 79, 1860 federal census, Alachua County, Florida, page 49, 1875 Florida State census, Alachua County #400, tombstone, History of Forest Grove Baptist Church 1888-1988, page 58.
2. Family records, tombstone,1850 federal census Camden County, Georgia, page 395 or 769?, 1860 federal census Levy County, Florida, page 102 left, page 16 right, 1875 Florida State census, Alachua County #400, 1900 federal census Alachua County, Florida, enum. Dist. 3 in household of Jasper Davis-son-in-law. History of Forest Grove Baptist Church 1888-1988, page 58.
3. The Gainesville Sun, 23 May 1999 article by Bradley Keoun, Sun Staff writer.
4. The Florida Historical Society, article "A Diary of Jesse Talbot Bernard", page 120, Gainesville Sun, 10 August 1980 by Barbara Foster, page 13E and 14E, entitled "Yesterday" Diary of Jesse Talbot Bernard.
5. 1875 State of Florida census for Alachua County, Florida, death certificate.
6. Family records completed by his sister, Allie Lee Wilson Davis, tombstone, death certificate, 1875 State of Florida census for Alachua County, Florida, 1900 federal census for Alachua County, Florida, Precinct 3, Enum. District 3, page 94, 1910 federal census for Alachua County, Florida, Precinct 3, District 2, family number 299.
7. Family records, death certificate, 1875 State of Florida census for Alachua County, Florida, 1910 federal census Alachua County, Florida, Precinct 3, District 2, Enumerator 25 April 1910.
8. Family records, tombstone, 1875 State of Florida census for Alachua County, Florida, 1900 federal census for Alachua County, Florida, Enum. District 3, Sheet 37, page 2592, family number 753.
9. Family records, 1875 State of Florida census for Alachua County, Florida, tombstone, Soldiers of Florida by Richard J. Ferry, Macclenny, Florida.
10. Family records, back of picture of Leona.
11. Family records, tombstone, 1900 federal census, Alachua County, Florida, Enum. District 3, Sheet 37, page 2592, 1920 federal census, Alachua County, Florida, Enum. date 19/20 April 1920, ED 7, Newberry Precinct, 1 October 1992, The High Springs Herald "A Town of Triumph and Tragedy, Cadillac Slowly Withered Away" by Mary Lois Forrester, Florida Living/August 1993, "Cadillac A Town Not A Car" by Mary Lois Forrester.
12. Family records, 1900 federal census, Alachua County, Florida, Enum. District 3, Precinct 3, page 2592. Article by Mary Lois Forrester, page 34, Florida Living-August 1993 entitled "Cadillac A Town Not a Car", High Springs Herald, Thursday. 1 October 1992, "A Town of Triumph and Tragedy, Cadillac Slowly Withered Away."
13. Dr. P. W. Cato's register of patients, Newnansville, Florida, page 184 in book "Lest We Forget, A Town, Newnansville, Florida" by Mary Lois Forrester.
14. Family records, 1900 federal census Alachua County, Florida, Enum. District 3, Precinct 3, page 2592.
15. Family records, 1900 federal census Alachua County, Florida, Enum. District 3, Precinct 3, page 2592, 1910 federal census Alachua County, Florida Precinct 3, Enum date 21 May 1910, page 4911, 1920 federal census Alachua County, Florida, Ed 4, Enum. date 15, 16 January 1920, original copy of Social Security application.
16. History of Forest Grove Baptist Church 1888-1988 page 9.
17. Tombstone, pension record number A00533, obituary, History of Forest Grove Baptist Church, page 58.
18. Back of picture of Leona.
19. Soldiers of Florida by Richard J. Ferry.
20. Marriage from granddaughter, Lucille Routh Judkins.
21. Walter L. Wilson son of John and Ophelia Wilson, copy of marriage record.
22. Pension number A00533, Florida Living/August 1993, by Mary Lois Forrester "Cadillac A Town Not a Car". Page 34. The High Springs Herald, Thursday, 1 October 1992 "A Town of Triumph and Tragedy, Cadillac Slowly Withered Away", by Mary Lois Forrester.
23. Alachua County, Florida Marriage Record License #20.
24. Laura Wilson's pension number A00533 at Florida State Archives.
25. 1910 federal census, Alachua County, Florida, precinct 3, page 4911.
26. Original postcard in possession of Lucille Routh Judkins, a descendant of Jasper Newton and Laura Wilson.
27. Family records, obituary, tombstone, History of Forest Grove Baptist Church 1888-1988, page 58.
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Jasper Newton Wilson was born 27 March 18421 in Florida, the eldest of five children of Henry C. and Martha B.(Tison maiden) Wilson.
Laura Strobar Guinn was born 8 December 1846 in Camden County, Georgia, one of nine children of Peter W. Guinn and Rebecca Tucker Guinn.2
In 1847 and 1848, there was a worldwide influenza epidemic.
In 1848 and 1849, North America, there was a cholera epidemic.
In 1848, only 56 of the 292 children in Alachua County could read and write, according to a state census. School attendance was voluntary, and most schools, met only three or four months a year.
By 1850, Alachua County had one Public school, but only about 30 of the county's 642 white children attended. There was no school for black children.3
The 1850 federal census for Columbia County, Florida, page 79, household number 471 list Henry C. Willson, age 34 as a farmer, born in North Carolina, value of real estate $5,200, Martha B. Willson, age 23, born in Florida?, Jasper N. Wilson, age 8, born in Florida, Louisa C. Willson, age 7, born in Florida, Frances C. Willson, age 4, born in Florida, Chepson Whitehead, age 21, a farmer, born in Virginia in household of Henry C. Willson.
The 1850 federal census for Camden County, Georgia, page 395 or 769?, family #312 list
Peter Guinn, age 35, a mechanic, born in South Carolina, Rebecca Guinn, age 36, born in Georgia, Eliza Guinn, age 11, born in Georgia, Emily Guinn, age 9, born in Georgia, Isaac Guinn, age 6, born in Georgia, Laura Guinn, age 4, born in Georgia, Joseph Guinn, age 2, born in Georgia.
In 1850, nationwide, there was a yellow fever epidemic.
In 1850 and 1851, in North America there was an influenza epidemic.
Jesse Talbot Bernard started a school in Newnansville in 1852 named "The Institute." He opened school with 25 scholars and prospects of many more. The names of these old Newnansville scholars of 1852, listed in Jesse Talbot Bernard's diary were Jasper Wilson, Louisa Wilson, William K. Boston, Mark Boston, Sam Bradford, Ed Bradford, Joseph P. Dell, Charles H. Carr, James Harley, Jesse S. Harvill, Robert Lester, David Moody, Frances Ohmstead, William Dell, Henrietta Dell, Florida A. Dell, Francis Simms, Wm. L. Hart, Chas. Bennermen, Rebecca Youngblood, and William Bates.4
Marriage recorded in Alachua County, Florida , page 7. It shows Louisa C. Willson married William H. Colson on 17 Feb 1859.
Louisa was listed with her father, Henry C. Wilson and mother, Martha B. Wilson on the 1850 Columbia County, Florida census, page 79 showing age 7 born in Florida.
On a List of Soldier's Families who are Intitled to Assistance from the County of Alachua . This list was written in the back of the earliest County Commissioners Minute Book in the Alachua County Archives. It was probably written in 1863. Listed were William Colson age 26, Louisa 19, Claudius 2 Chas. Bennermen, Rebecca Youngblood, and William Bates.4
The 1860 Alachua County Florida census, taken 4 July 1860 Newnansville, page #49 list the following. Dwelling #361, Family #370, Wilson, Martha, age 34, female, white Farmer, Value real estate $800.00 Value Personal Property $2100.00 born in Georgia, Wilson, J. Newton, age 18, male, white, farmer laborer, born in Florida, Wilson, Frances, age 14, female, white, born in Florida, Wilson, Virginia, age 10, female, white, born in Florida, Wilson, Harrie, age 7, female, white, born in Florida.
The 1860 federal census for Levy County, Florida, place of enumeration Long Pond, page 102 left of page or page 16 right of page list Peter W. Guinn, age 44, an overseer, value of real estate $3000.00 born in South Carolina, Rebecca I. Guinn , age 44, born in Georgia, Julia A. Jones, age 20, born in Georgia, Emma A. Guinn, age 16, born in Georgia, Isaac T. Guinn, age 15, born in Florida??, Laura Guinn, age 13, born in Florida????, Joseph M. Guinn, age 11, born in Georgia, Elizabeth Guinn, age 10, born in Georgia, Celestine Guinn, age 7, born in Georgia, Clarence Jones, age 4, born in Georgia
On 3 September 1861, at Starke, Florida, Jasper Newton Wilson, age 21, joined for duty and enrolled for twelve months as a 1st Corporal in Captain John C. Richard's Company of the First Company B Holland's Battalion of Florida Volunteers, Confederate States Army. The Regiment was attached to the Department of East and Middle Florida.
On 28 September 1861 Captain Richards's Company (B) in the Battalion of Florida Volunteers was accepted into Confederate service at Fernandina, Florida.
Jasper Newton Wilson was present January and February 1862 on the Muster Rolls.
On the Regimental Return Roll dated 3 May 1862 for the month of April 1862 Jasper Newton Wilson was on sick furlough.
On 12 May 1862 Jasper Newton Wilson rank was reduced.
On 12 May, 1862 The First Special Battalion was re-organized at Ricoes Bluff, Florida.
On the Muster Roll for July and August 1862 Jasper was absent.
On 1 August 1862 Jasper Newton Wilson was promoted 5th Sergeant.
In January and February 1863 Jasper Newton Wilson was present per Muster Roll.
In March and April 1863 Jasper Newton Wilson was present per Muster Roll.
In July and August 1863 Jasper Newton Wilson was absent. He was sent to the General Hospital at Savannah on 23 August 1863.
In September and October 1863 Jasper Newton Wilson was absent. In the remarks section on the Muster Roll it states Picket Guard, Savannah, Georgia.
In November and December 1863 Jasper Newton Wilson was present.
On April 30 to 31 August 1864 Jasper Newton was marked present, however in the remarks section it shows he was in Brigade Hospital.
In September and October 1864 Jasper Newton Wilson was present. On the Muster Roll his rank was 4th Sergeant.
In November 1864 and December 1864 Jasper Newton Wilson was present. On the Muster Roll his rank was 3rd Sergeant.
In January and February 1865 Jasper Newton Wilson was present.
On 3 April 1865, General Lee surrenders at Appomattox Court House in Virginia.
Jasper Newton Wilson appears on a list of Confederate prisoner who had been paroled not to take up arms against the United States Government until regularly exchanged. This list bears the following endorsement: "Headquarters 9th A. C. Provost Marshal's Office. Total, 1614. At Burkesville Junction, Virginia, on the 14th, 15th, 16th and 17th days of April, 1865." Taken from roll 20 page 99.
In a letter to Barbara Wilson Krause on 18 September 1993 Don Hillhouse, who is the author of "Heavy Artillery and Light Infantry" a book about the History of the 1st Florida Special Battalion and 10th Infantry Regiment, C.S.A. stated, he feels Jasper Newton Wilson was likely either captured during the action at nearby Sayler's Creek on April 6, 1865 or had become separated from his unit as they passed through the area on the retreat west. Exhaustion and starvation claimed many veteran's during this march.
The following information about the Tenth Florida Infantry Regiment is taken from a book entitled "Biographical Rosters of Florida Confederate and Union Soldiers 1861-1865", Volume III by Hartman Coles. "The origins of the Tenth Florida Infantry Regiment date from September 1861, when the First Florida Special Battalion was accepted into Confederate service at Fernandina, Florida. Lieutenant Colonel Daniel P. Holland initially commanded the unit, which served first as heavy artillery until being later reorganized as infantry. Charles Hopkins became commander of the battalion at the time of its reorganization in May 1862.
Following the evacuation of Amelia Island the battalion served at different points in north Florida during 1862-1863, participating in the actions at St. Johns Bluff (September-October 1862) and Jacksonville (March 1863). Various companies also guarded the Apalachicola River from Union expeditions. In August 1863, the unit was sent to Savannah, Georgia, to defend against a Union assault which never materialized. The First Battalion returned to Florida and fought in the Battle of Olustee in February 1864. Hopkins' troops played a prominent role during the latter stages of that engagement, suffering fifty-seven casualties. After Olustee the battalion remained in Florida until the Spring of 1864, when it, along with several other Florida units, was ordered to reinforce the Army of Northern Virginia. The Floridians reached Virginia in late May and participated in the repulse of Grant's army at Cold Harbor early the next month.
The Tenth Florida Infantry was formed in June 1864 from the First Florida Infantry Battalion and four companies of the Second Florida Infantry Battalion. Charles Hopkins of the First Battalion was promoted to colonel and placed in command of the new regiment. Like the Ninth Regiment, the Tenth served in the latter stages of the 1864 Overland Campaign, and in the Siege of Petersburg. The regiment performed capably at Globe Tavern, the Battle of the Crater, and in various actions around the Weldon Railroad during the Summer and Fall of 1864. In the winter of 1864-1865 the Tenth, like all the regiments of the Florida Brigade, suffered heavily from desertion. Participating in the evacuation of Petersburg and the subsequent Appomattox Campaign in March-April 1865, the Tenth Florida was the largest regiment of the Florida Brigade to lay down its arms at Appomattox, surrendering eighteen officers and 154 men."
Jasper Newton Wilson was paroled at Burkeville, Virginia between 14 April and 17 April 1865. It wasn't until April 1866 President Johnson proclaimed the insurrection at an end in Georgia, South Carolina, Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi and Florida.
Jasper Newton Wilson and Laura Strobar Guinn were married 4 April 1866, in Alachua County, Florida. Marriage recorded in Book III - 1857-1866 number 79.
Henry Clinton was born to Jasper Newton and Laura Wilson 10 February 18675, in Alachua, Alachua County, Florida.
John K. "Johnny" was born to Jasper Newton and Laura Wilson 7 April 18696, in Alachua, Alachua County, Florida.
The index of the 1870 federal census of Florida does not list Jasper Newton Wilson and family.
Willie Tyson was born to Jasper Newton and Laura Wilson 3 February 18717, in Alachua, Alachua County, Florida.
There was a major economic recession in the United States 1873 - 1878.
In 1873-1875, in North America and Europe, there was an influenza epidemic.
Joseph Willis "Josie" was born to Jasper Newton and Laura Wilson 22 September 1873,8
in Alachua, Alachua County, Florida.
Isaac Newton was born to Jasper Newton and Laura Wilson 26 December 1874,9 in Alachua, Alachua County, Florida.
The 1875 Florida State census of Alachua County list Jasper N. Wilson, age 33 a farmer, Laura Wilson, age 28, Henry, age 8, John, age 7, Willie, age 5, Joseph, age 2 and Newton, age 0.
Leona Bell was born to Jasper Newton and Laura Wilson 13 June 1877,10 in Alachua, Alachua County, Florida.
George Mumford was born to Jasper Newton and Laura Wilson 4 April 1879,11 in Alachua, Alachua County, Florida. George disliked his middle name and changed it to Washington.
The index of the 1880 federal census of Florida does not list Jasper Newton Wilson and family.
Emma Blanton was born to Jasper Newton and Laura Wilson 10 June 1881,12 in Alachua, Alachua County, Florida.
On November 1, 1881,13 Jasper Wilson took Leona, his daughter to see Doctor Cato, charge $2.50.
In 1882 Jasper N. Wilson was grantor, page 183-184, file number, BSBA182 in Alachua County Clerk of the Court Records, Ancient Records, Bill of Sale Book A.
9 May 1882 see Alachua County Ancient Deed Record N, page 462 463. Copy in Henry C. Wilson's file.
13 May 1882 see Alachua County Ancient Deed Record 88, pages 583, 584. Copy in Henry C. Wilson's file.
Daisy was born to Jasper Newton and Laura Wilson 4 January 1884,14 in Alachua, Alachua County, Florida.
The 1885 special federal census of Florida for Alachua, Clay, Columbia, and Nassau Counties has been lost.
Allie was born to Jasper Newton and Laura Wilson 21 August 1888,15 in Alachua, Alachua County, Florida.
2 March 1889 Laura S. Wilson and Jasper N. Wilson her husband sold Forty acreas of land in Alachua County, Florida located in Sec. 6 N?, Township Eight (8) South of Range Nineteen (19) East to S. W. Burnett for $300.00. Recorded Alachua County Ancient Deed Record 29, page 497. This Deed filed 30 August 1889.
Practically all of the 1890 federal census schedules were destroyed by fire in 1921.
On Wednesday, 3 August 1890,16 Jasper Wilson was received into full fellowship of the Forest Grove Baptist Church near Alachua, Alachua County, Florida.
On Friday, 4 August 1890, Jasper Wilson was baptized at the Gallows Pond. Jasper's son Willie Wilson also came forward and was baptized.
22 December 1892 Jasper N. Wilson (signing with an X) and his wife Laura S. Wilson (very nice signature) sold 20 acreas of land, Section 32, Township 8, South of Range 18 East, in Alachua County, Florida to Furman E. Williams for one Hundred dollars. Recorded in the Alachua County Ancient Deed Records, Deed record 40, page 291 on the 13 April 1894.
On 21 March 1893,17 Jasper Newton Wilson died in Alachua County, Florida. The following is Jasper's brief obituary:
A Good Man Gone
GRACY, Fla., March 27. - After lingering illness of 18 months, Mr. J. N. Wilson died on the 21st inst., the immediate cause of his death being cancer. He was a good Christian a loving husband, father and brother, and leaves a large family and host of friends to mourn his demise. Some time ago Mr. Wilson heard a young lady singing "Meet me There," and requested that the hymn be sang at his grave. Let us try and meet him in that heavenly home above.
Jasper Newton Wilson is buried at Forest Grove Cemetery, near Alachua, Alachua County, Florida.
There was a major economic recession in the United States 1893-1897.
On 6th day of July 1893 Grover Cleveland signed homestead certificate number 10424 - application number 17774 claim of Jasper N. Wilson for lots numbered three and four of Section 32, Township 8 South of Range 18 East, of Tallahassee Meridian in Florida containing one hundred and thirty acres and twenty eight hundredths of an acre. This was recorded, Vol. 21, page 235.
The original approval document signed by Grover Cleveland is in the possession of a descendant of Jasper Newton Wilson, Frances Jones. Frances is a granddaughter of Jasper and Laura Wilson's son, John K. "Johnny" Wilson. It is currently unknown if the land was received since it was approved after his death.
Leona Bell Wilson, a daughter of Jasper Newton and Laura Wilson, married Isaac Tucker Wainwright 1 August 1895,18 place currently unknown. Isaac parents were Frank Daniel Wainwright and Julia A. Tucker Wainwright.
Isaac Newton Wilson, son of Jasper Newton and Laura Wilson served from 7 May 1898 to 22 October 1898 in the Spanish-American War in The First Florida Volunteer Infantry, Company M. On 22 October 1898,19 he was accidentally shot near Alachua, Alachua County, Florida. Isaac is buried in Forest Grove Cemetery near Alachua, Alachua County, Florida.
Emma Blanton Wilson, a daughter of Jasper Newton and Laura Wilson, married Arthur Monroe Cathcart 24 December 1899,20 in Alachua, Alachua County, Florida
John K. "Johnny" Wilson, a son of Jasper Newton and Laura Wilson, married Ophelia Edna Sanders 24 January 1900,21 in Alachua, Alachua County, Florida. Ophelia was the daughter of James H. Sanders and Mercy Jane Burnett Sanders. James H. and Mercy Sanders are buried at Forest Grove Cemetery, near Alachua, Alachua County, Florida.
The 1900 federal census for Precinct No. 3, Alachua County, Florida, shows Laura Wilson as a widow,22 53 year old farmer living on a farm which she owns unencumbered. Living with her are four children: 25 year-old Joseph W., 21 year-old George, 16 year-old Daisy B., and 11 year-old Allie L. Laura's birth is given as December 1846, born in Georgia and parents listed as being born in Georgia. Daisy B. and Allie L. has attended school 5 months during the year and all listed can read and write English. The part of the census which describes the farm has been lost. The census was taken as of 21 June 1900.
On January 1901, Laura S. Wilson applied to the County Judge of Alachua County, Florida to be appointed guardian of Allie Lee Wilson. Signed sealed and delivered in the presence of H. R.? May and J. K. Stevens, Jr. Signed by L. S. Wilson, I. T. Guinn (Laura's brother), and J. M. Guinn (Laura's brother).
George Washington, a son of Jasper Newton and Laura Wilson married Alice Jane "Janie" Rawls, a daughter of John Green and Janie Rawls, 27 January 1901,23 in Alachua, Alachua County, Florida.
On 25 February 1908,24 Laura completed Widow's Pension application. Jasper Newton
Wilson, her deceased husband served in the Confederate States (Civil War 1861-1865). Laura's application was approved on 16 May 1908, with pay from 13 April 1908 at the rate of $120.00 per annum.
On 23 July 1909, Laura had to complete another Widow's Pension claim under the Act of 1909. Laura was asked to list all the property she owned . Listed was house $100.00, 75 acres of land $150.00, and cattle, horses and other live stock $50.00 for a total of $300.00. Her application was approved 9 September 1909 with pay from 1 July 1909 at the rate of $120.00 annum. There is a stamp on bottom which is hard to read which states, on 1 July, 1913 the rate was increased to $150.00 because Jasper Newton Wilson, her deceased husband enlisted in Florida.
On 6 February 1910,25 Allie Lee, a daughter of Jasper Newton and Laura Wilson married Jasper H. Davis place currently unknown.
The 1910 federal census for Precinct 3, Alachua County, Florida, shows Laura Wilson a widow, age 62, number of children born 11, number now living 9. The 1900 federal census shows number of children born 10, number now living 9. The 1910 federal census shows Laura was born in Florida? Parents born in Florida? Laura was listed in household of her son-in-law, Jasper H. Davis and daughter, Allie Davis on the 1910 federal census for Alachua County, Florida.
On 27 January 1917,26 Laura Wilson wrote a one cent post card to her daughter, Emma Cathcart from Hawthorne, Florida stating that Emma's Aunt Selles is no better. Laura was writing Emma to ask her to pick her up at the train station in Catalac (Cadillac). Laura's sister Selestine "Cellis" Guinn Phelps died 2 February 1917.
In 1918, worldwide, there was an influenza epidemic, with more people hospitalized in World War 1 from this epidemic than wounds.
On 27 May 1919,27 Laura Strobar Wilson died in Alachua, Alachua County, Florida , age 72 years. Laura is buried beside her husband, Jasper Newton Wilson in Forest Grove Cemetery, near Alachua, Alachua County, Florida.
OBITUARY TAKEN FROM THE GAINESVILLE SUN, GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA, JUNE 13, 1919
DEATH OF MRS. L. S. WILSON, WIDOW OF J. N. WILSON
Mrs. Wilson died at her home near Alachua May 27, 1919, and was laid to rest beside her husband in Forest Grove Cemetery, Wednesday afternoon, May 28th.
She had been a consistent member of the Baptist Church for many years. Always ready to do her Master's will in any possible way, she could. None knew her but to love her. She always had a smile and pleasant words for everyone. In sickness and trouble she was ever ready to comfort. She was a devoted wife, and indulgent, sacrificing mother, a devoted sister and friend.
She leaves to mourn her loss five sons, H. C. of Winter Park; John K., William Z. and George W., of Alachua, and Joseph of Steckert; her daughters are Mrs. Austin Cathcart, Mrs. Jasper Davies, of Alachua; Mrs. Leona Wainwright, widow, of Jacksonville, and Mrs. W. O. Russell of Ocala. A brother, Mr. J. M. Guinn, and two sisters, Mrs. Hagan and Mrs. Stephens. A sister-in-law at Jacksonville. Thirty-eight grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren, with countless friends.
This sad death-bed will always be in my memory, to see her nine children, some with almost white hair, kneeling beside their mother's bedside, weeping to know she must soon leave them. Not a moment did they leave her for fear she would at any moment whisper the last word, "good-bye."
Sons and daughters, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, all stood with weeping eyes, eager to do something and kiss her fevered brow.
Dr. Jim Bishop was her attending physician, who never neglected her a day, but did all he could to spare her to her children.
The Lord giveth and he also taketh away. She was seventy-two years old. Her work was done; she must go. We must submit to our Master's will. We want to thank everyone for their kindness and assistance during her illness. Also for the many beautiful floral offerings they sent us from Alachua, and all our neighbors. We do appreciate every hand that helped during her sickness and death, and every flower sent. We thank each and every one.
THE WILSON FAMILY
Oh, you who have a mother dear, Let not an act or word give pain; But cherish, love her with your life, You never can have her back again.
In 1977 a book written by Guy Mills and photographs by Jerry Sherman entitled "Voices From the Countryside," a descendant of Jasper Newton and Laura Wilson, Herbert Orlando Wilson talks about his grandmother, Laura Wilson giving him his first hog. Herbert was 9 years old when his grandmother, Laura Wilson died.
On 14 February 1993, in a phone call with a descendant of Jasper Newton and Laura Wilson, John Newton Wilson stated his grandmother, Laura Wilson was Catholic, but changed to Baptist. John stated, that she would observe on Sunday, no cooking etc. Laura would sit on her porch on Sunday and read the Bible and pray. John, didn't mention anything about her going to church. John was 17 years old at the time of his grandmother, Laura Wilson's death.
Sources:
1. Family records, 1850 federal census Columbia County, Florida, page 79, 1860 federal census, Alachua County, Florida, page 49, 1875 Florida State census, Alachua County #400, tombstone, History of Forest Grove Baptist Church 1888-1988, page 58.
2. Family records, tombstone,1850 federal census Camden County, Georgia, page 395 or 769?, 1860 federal census Levy County, Florida, page 102 left, page 16 right, 1875 Florida State census, Alachua County #400, 1900 federal census Alachua County, Florida, enum. Dist. 3 in household of Jasper Davis-son-in-law. History of Forest Grove Baptist Church 1888-1988, page 58.
3. The Gainesville Sun, 23 May 1999 article by Bradley Keoun, Sun Staff writer.
4. The Florida Historical Society, article "A Diary of Jesse Talbot Bernard", page 120, Gainesville Sun, 10 August 1980 by Barbara Foster, page 13E and 14E, entitled "Yesterday" Diary of Jesse Talbot Bernard.
5. 1875 State of Florida census for Alachua County, Florida, death certificate.
6. Family records completed by his sister, Allie Lee Wilson Davis, tombstone, death certificate, 1875 State of Florida census for Alachua County, Florida, 1900 federal census for Alachua County, Florida, Precinct 3, Enum. District 3, page 94, 1910 federal census for Alachua County, Florida, Precinct 3, District 2, family number 299.
7. Family records, death certificate, 1875 State of Florida census for Alachua County, Florida, 1910 federal census Alachua County, Florida, Precinct 3, District 2, Enumerator 25 April 1910.
8. Family records, tombstone, 1875 State of Florida census for Alachua County, Florida, 1900 federal census for Alachua County, Florida, Enum. District 3, Sheet 37, page 2592, family number 753.
9. Family records, 1875 State of Florida census for Alachua County, Florida, tombstone, Soldiers of Florida by Richard J. Ferry, Macclenny, Florida.
10. Family records, back of picture of Leona.
11. Family records, tombstone, 1900 federal census, Alachua County, Florida, Enum. District 3, Sheet 37, page 2592, 1920 federal census, Alachua County, Florida, Enum. date 19/20 April 1920, ED 7, Newberry Precinct, 1 October 1992, The High Springs Herald "A Town of Triumph and Tragedy, Cadillac Slowly Withered Away" by Mary Lois Forrester, Florida Living/August 1993, "Cadillac A Town Not A Car" by Mary Lois Forrester.
12. Family records, 1900 federal census, Alachua County, Florida, Enum. District 3, Precinct 3, page 2592. Article by Mary Lois Forrester, page 34, Florida Living-August 1993 entitled "Cadillac A Town Not a Car", High Springs Herald, Thursday. 1 October 1992, "A Town of Triumph and Tragedy, Cadillac Slowly Withered Away."
13. Dr. P. W. Cato's register of patients, Newnansville, Florida, page 184 in book "Lest We Forget, A Town, Newnansville, Florida" by Mary Lois Forrester.
14. Family records, 1900 federal census Alachua County, Florida, Enum. District 3, Precinct 3, page 2592.
15. Family records, 1900 federal census Alachua County, Florida, Enum. District 3, Precinct 3, page 2592, 1910 federal census Alachua County, Florida Precinct 3, Enum date 21 May 1910, page 4911, 1920 federal census Alachua County, Florida, Ed 4, Enum. date 15, 16 January 1920, original copy of Social Security application.
16. History of Forest Grove Baptist Church 1888-1988 page 9.
17. Tombstone, pension record number A00533, obituary, History of Forest Grove Baptist Church, page 58.
18. Back of picture of Leona.
19. Soldiers of Florida by Richard J. Ferry.
20. Marriage from granddaughter, Lucille Routh Judkins.
21. Walter L. Wilson son of John and Ophelia Wilson, copy of marriage record.
22. Pension number A00533, Florida Living/August 1993, by Mary Lois Forrester "Cadillac A Town Not a Car". Page 34. The High Springs Herald, Thursday, 1 October 1992 "A Town of Triumph and Tragedy, Cadillac Slowly Withered Away", by Mary Lois Forrester.
23. Alachua County, Florida Marriage Record License #20.
24. Laura Wilson's pension number A00533 at Florida State Archives.
25. 1910 federal census, Alachua County, Florida, precinct 3, page 4911.
26. Original postcard in possession of Lucille Routh Judkins, a descendant of Jasper Newton and Laura Wilson.
27. Family records, obituary, tombstone, History of Forest Grove Baptist Church 1888-1988, page 58.
Prepared by Barbara Wilson Krause
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FAMILY HISTORY OF JASPER NEWTON WILSON AND LAURA STROBAR GUINN WILSON
Jasper Newton Wilson was born 27 March 18421 in Florida, the eldest of five children of Henry C. and Martha B.(Tison maiden) Wilson.
Laura Strobar Guinn was born 8 December 1846 in Camden County, Georgia, one of nine children of Peter W. Guinn and Rebecca Tucker Guinn.2
In 1847 and 1848, there was a worldwide influenza epidemic.
In 1848 and 1849, North America, there was a cholera epidemic.
In 1848, only 56 of the 292 children in Alachua County could read and write, according to a state census. School attendance was voluntary, and most schools, met only three or four months a year.
By 1850, Alachua County had one Public school, but only about 30 of the county's 642 white children attended. There was no school for black children.3
The 1850 federal census for Columbia County, Florida, page 79, household number 471 list Henry C. Willson, age 34 as a farmer, born in North Carolina, value of real estate $5,200, Martha B. Willson, age 23, born in Florida?, Jasper N. Wilson, age 8, born in Florida, Louisa C. Willson, age 7, born in Florida, Frances C. Willson, age 4, born in Florida, Chepson Whitehead, age 21, a farmer, born in Virginia in household of Henry C. Willson.
The 1850 federal census for Camden County, Georgia, page 395 or 769?, family #312 list
Peter Guinn, age 35, a mechanic, born in South Carolina, Rebecca Guinn, age 36, born in Georgia, Eliza Guinn, age 11, born in Georgia, Emily Guinn, age 9, born in Georgia, Isaac Guinn, age 6, born in Georgia, Laura Guinn, age 4, born in Georgia, Joseph Guinn, age 2, born in Georgia.
In 1850, nationwide, there was a yellow fever epidemic.
In 1850 and 1851, in North America there was an influenza epidemic.
Jesse Talbot Bernard started a school in Newnansville in 1852 named "The Institute." He opened school with 25 scholars and prospects of many more. The names of these old Newnansville scholars of 1852, listed in Jesse Talbot Bernard's diary were Jasper Wilson, Louisa Wilson, William K. Boston, Mark Boston, Sam Bradford, Ed Bradford, Joseph P. Dell, Charles H. Carr, James Harley, Jesse S. Harvill, Robert Lester, David Moody, Frances Ohmstead, William Dell, Henrietta Dell, Florida A. Dell, Francis Simms, Wm. L. Hart, Chas. Bennermen, Rebecca Youngblood, and William Bates.4
Marriage recorded in Alachua County, Florida , page 7. It shows Louisa C. Willson married William H. Colson on 17 Feb 1859.
Louisa was listed with her father, Henry C. Wilson and mother, Martha B. Wilson on the 1850 Columbia County, Florida census, page 79 showing age 7 born in Florida.
On a List of Soldier's Families who are Intitled to Assistance from the County of Alachua . This list was written in the back of the earliest County Commissioners Minute Book in the Alachua County Archives. It was probably written in 1863. Listed were William Colson age 26, Louisa 19, Claudius 2 Chas. Bennermen, Rebecca Youngblood, and William Bates.4
The 1860 Alachua County Florida census, taken 4 July 1860 Newnansville, page #49 list the following. Dwelling #361, Family #370, Wilson, Martha, age 34, female, white Farmer, Value real estate $800.00 Value Personal Property $2100.00 born in Georgia, Wilson, J. Newton, age 18, male, white, farmer laborer, born in Florida, Wilson, Frances, age 14, female, white, born in Florida, Wilson, Virginia, age 10, female, white, born in Florida, Wilson, Harrie, age 7, female, white, born in Florida.
The 1860 federal census for Levy County, Florida, place of enumeration Long Pond, page 102 left of page or page 16 right of page list Peter W. Guinn, age 44, an overseer, value of real estate $3000.00 born in South Carolina, Rebecca I. Guinn , age 44, born in Georgia, Julia A. Jones, age 20, born in Georgia, Emma A. Guinn, age 16, born in Georgia, Isaac T. Guinn, age 15, born in Florida??, Laura Guinn, age 13, born in Florida????, Joseph M. Guinn, age 11, born in Georgia, Elizabeth Guinn, age 10, born in Georgia, Celestine Guinn, age 7, born in Georgia, Clarence Jones, age 4, born in Georgia
On 3 September 1861, at Starke, Florida, Jasper Newton Wilson, age 21, joined for duty and enrolled for twelve months as a 1st Corporal in Captain John C. Richard's Company of the First Company B Holland's Battalion of Florida Volunteers, Confederate States Army. The Regiment was attached to the Department of East and Middle Florida.
On 28 September 1861 Captain Richards's Company (B) in the Battalion of Florida Volunteers was accepted into Confederate service at Fernandina, Florida.
Jasper Newton Wilson was present January and February 1862 on the Muster Rolls.
On the Regimental Return Roll dated 3 May 1862 for the month of April 1862 Jasper Newton Wilson was on sick furlough.
On 12 May 1862 Jasper Newton Wilson rank was reduced.
On 12 May, 1862 The First Special Battalion was re-organized at Ricoes Bluff, Florida.
On the Muster Roll for July and August 1862 Jasper was absent.
On 1 August 1862 Jasper Newton Wilson was promoted 5th Sergeant.
In January and February 1863 Jasper Newton Wilson was present per Muster Roll.
In March and April 1863 Jasper Newton Wilson was present per Muster Roll.
In July and August 1863 Jasper Newton Wilson was absent. He was sent to the General Hospital at Savannah on 23 August 1863.
In September and October 1863 Jasper Newton Wilson was absent. In the remarks section on the Muster Roll it states Picket Guard, Savannah, Georgia.
In November and December 1863 Jasper Newton Wilson was present.
On April 30 to 31 August 1864 Jasper Newton was marked present, however in the remarks section it shows he was in Brigade Hospital.
In September and October 1864 Jasper Newton Wilson was present. On the Muster Roll his rank was 4th Sergeant.
In November 1864 and December 1864 Jasper Newton Wilson was present. On the Muster Roll his rank was 3rd Sergeant.
In January and February 1865 Jasper Newton Wilson was present.
On 3 April 1865, General Lee surrenders at Appomattox Court House in Virginia.
Jasper Newton Wilson appears on a list of Confederate prisoner who had been paroled not to take up arms against the United States Government until regularly exchanged. This list bears the following endorsement: "Headquarters 9th A. C. Provost Marshal's Office. Total, 1614. At Burkesville Junction, Virginia, on the 14th, 15th, 16th and 17th days of April, 1865." Taken from roll 20 page 99.
In a letter to Barbara Wilson Krause on 18 September 1993 Don Hillhouse, who is the author of "Heavy Artillery and Light Infantry" a book about the History of the 1st Florida Special Battalion and 10th Infantry Regiment, C.S.A. stated, he feels Jasper Newton Wilson was likely either captured during the action at nearby Sayler's Creek on April 6, 1865 or had become separated from his unit as they passed through the area on the retreat west. Exhaustion and starvation claimed many veteran's during this march.
The following information about the Tenth Florida Infantry Regiment is taken from a book entitled "Biographical Rosters of Florida Confederate and Union Soldiers 1861-1865", Volume III by Hartman Coles. "The origins of the Tenth Florida Infantry Regiment date from September 1861, when the First Florida Special Battalion was accepted into Confederate service at Fernandina, Florida. Lieutenant Colonel Daniel P. Holland initially commanded the unit, which served first as heavy artillery until being later reorganized as infantry. Charles Hopkins became commander of the battalion at the time of its reorganization in May 1862.
Following the evacuation of Amelia Island the battalion served at different points in north Florida during 1862-1863, participating in the actions at St. Johns Bluff (September-October 1862) and Jacksonville (March 1863). Various companies also guarded the Apalachicola River from Union expeditions. In August 1863, the unit was sent to Savannah, Georgia, to defend against a Union assault which never materialized. The First Battalion returned to Florida and fought in the Battle of Olustee in February 1864. Hopkins' troops played a prominent role during the latter stages of that engagement, suffering fifty-seven casualties. After Olustee the battalion remained in Florida until the Spring of 1864, when it, along with several other Florida units, was ordered to reinforce the Army of Northern Virginia. The Floridians reached Virginia in late May and participated in the repulse of Grant's army at Cold Harbor early the next month.
The Tenth Florida Infantry was formed in June 1864 from the First Florida Infantry Battalion and four companies of the Second Florida Infantry Battalion. Charles Hopkins of the First Battalion was promoted to colonel and placed in command of the new regiment. Like the Ninth Regiment, the Tenth served in the latter stages of the 1864 Overland Campaign, and in the Siege of Petersburg. The regiment performed capably at Globe Tavern, the Battle of the Crater, and in various actions around the Weldon Railroad during the Summer and Fall of 1864. In the winter of 1864-1865 the Tenth, like all the regiments of the Florida Brigade, suffered heavily from desertion. Participating in the evacuation of Petersburg and the subsequent Appomattox Campaign in March-April 1865, the Tenth Florida was the largest regiment of the Florida Brigade to lay down its arms at Appomattox, surrendering eighteen officers and 154 men."
Jasper Newton Wilson was paroled at Burkeville, Virginia between 14 April and 17 April 1865. It wasn't until April 1866 President Johnson proclaimed the insurrection at an end in Georgia, South Carolina, Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi and Florida.
Jasper Newton Wilson and Laura Strobar Guinn were married 4 April 1866, in Alachua County, Florida. Marriage recorded in Book III - 1857-1866 number 79.
Henry Clinton was born to Jasper Newton and Laura Wilson 10 February 18675, in Alachua, Alachua County, Florida.
John K. "Johnny" was born to Jasper Newton and Laura Wilson 7 April 18696, in Alachua, Alachua County, Florida.
The index of the 1870 federal census of Florida does not list Jasper Newton Wilson and family.
Willie Tyson was born to Jasper Newton and Laura Wilson 3 February 18717, in Alachua, Alachua County, Florida.
There was a major economic recession in the United States 1873 - 1878.
In 1873-1875, in North America and Europe, there was an influenza epidemic.
Joseph Willis "Josie" was born to Jasper Newton and Laura Wilson 22 September 1873,8
in Alachua, Alachua County, Florida.
Isaac Newton was born to Jasper Newton and Laura Wilson 26 December 1874,9 in Alachua, Alachua County, Florida.
The 1875 Florida State census of Alachua County list Jasper N. Wilson, age 33 a farmer, Laura Wilson, age 28, Henry, age 8, John, age 7, Willie, age 5, Joseph, age 2 and Newton, age 0.
Leona Bell was born to Jasper Newton and Laura Wilson 13 June 1877,10 in Alachua, Alachua County, Florida.
George Mumford was born to Jasper Newton and Laura Wilson 4 April 1879,11 in Alachua, Alachua County, Florida. George disliked his middle name and changed it to Washington.
The index of the 1880 federal census of Florida does not list Jasper Newton Wilson and family.
Emma Blanton was born to Jasper Newton and Laura Wilson 10 June 1881,12 in Alachua, Alachua County, Florida.
On November 1, 1881,13 Jasper Wilson took Leona, his daughter to see Doctor Cato, charge $2.50.
In 1882 Jasper N. Wilson was grantor, page 183-184, file number, BSBA182 in Alachua County Clerk of the Court Records, Ancient Records, Bill of Sale Book A.
9 May 1882 see Alachua County Ancient Deed Record N, page 462 463. Copy in Henry C. Wilson's file.
13 May 1882 see Alachua County Ancient Deed Record 88, pages 583, 584. Copy in Henry C. Wilson's file.
Daisy was born to Jasper Newton and Laura Wilson 4 January 1884,14 in Alachua, Alachua County, Florida.
The 1885 special federal census of Florida for Alachua, Clay, Columbia, and Nassau Counties has been lost.
Allie was born to Jasper Newton and Laura Wilson 21 August 1888,15 in Alachua, Alachua County, Florida.
2 March 1889 Laura S. Wilson and Jasper N. Wilson her husband sold Forty acreas of land in Alachua County, Florida located in Sec. 6 N?, Township Eight (8) South of Range Nineteen (19) East to S. W. Burnett for $300.00. Recorded Alachua County Ancient Deed Record 29, page 497. This Deed filed 30 August 1889.
Practically all of the 1890 federal census schedules were destroyed by fire in 1921.
On Wednesday, 3 August 1890,16 Jasper Wilson was received into full fellowship of the Forest Grove Baptist Church near Alachua, Alachua County, Florida.
On Friday, 4 August 1890, Jasper Wilson was baptized at the Gallows Pond. Jasper's son Willie Wilson also came forward and was baptized.
22 December 1892 Jasper N. Wilson (signing with an X) and his wife Laura S. Wilson (very nice signature) sold 20 acreas of land, Section 32, Township 8, South of Range 18 East, in Alachua County, Florida to Furman E. Williams for one Hundred dollars. Recorded in the Alachua County Ancient Deed Records, Deed record 40, page 291 on the 13 April 1894.
On 21 March 1893,17 Jasper Newton Wilson died in Alachua County, Florida. The following is Jasper's brief obituary:
A Good Man Gone
GRACY, Fla., March 27. - After lingering illness of 18 months, Mr. J. N. Wilson died on the 21st inst., the immediate cause of his death being cancer. He was a good Christian a loving husband, father and brother, and leaves a large family and host of friends to mourn his demise. Some time ago Mr. Wilson heard a young lady singing "Meet me There," and requested that the hymn be sang at his grave. Let us try and meet him in that heavenly home above.
Jasper Newton Wilson is buried at Forest Grove Cemetery, near Alachua, Alachua County, Florida.
There was a major economic recession in the United States 1893-1897.
On 6th day of July 1893 Grover Cleveland signed homestead certificate number 10424 - application number 17774 claim of Jasper N. Wilson for lots numbered three and four of Section 32, Township 8 South of Range 18 East, of Tallahassee Meridian in Florida containing one hundred and thirty acres and twenty eight hundredths of an acre. This was recorded, Vol. 21, page 235.
The original approval document signed by Grover Cleveland is in the possession of a descendant of Jasper Newton Wilson, Frances Jones. Frances is a granddaughter of Jasper and Laura Wilson's son, John K. "Johnny" Wilson. It is currently unknown if the land was received since it was approved after his death.
Leona Bell Wilson, a daughter of Jasper Newton and Laura Wilson, married Isaac Tucker Wainwright 1 August 1895,18 place currently unknown. Isaac parents were Frank Daniel Wainwright and Julia A. Tucker Wainwright.
Isaac Newton Wilson, son of Jasper Newton and Laura Wilson served from 7 May 1898 to 22 October 1898 in the Spanish-American War in The First Florida Volunteer Infantry, Company M. On 22 October 1898,19 he was accidentally shot near Alachua, Alachua County, Florida. Isaac is buried in Forest Grove Cemetery near Alachua, Alachua County, Florida.
Emma Blanton Wilson, a daughter of Jasper Newton and Laura Wilson, married Arthur Monroe Cathcart 24 December 1899,20 in Alachua, Alachua County, Florida
John K. "Johnny" Wilson, a son of Jasper Newton and Laura Wilson, married Ophelia Edna Sanders 24 January 1900,21 in Alachua, Alachua County, Florida. Ophelia was the daughter of James H. Sanders and Mercy Jane Burnett Sanders. James H. and Mercy Sanders are buried at Forest Grove Cemetery, near Alachua, Alachua County, Florida.
The 1900 federal census for Precinct No. 3, Alachua County, Florida, shows Laura Wilson as a widow,22 53 year old farmer living on a farm which she owns unencumbered. Living with her are four children: 25 year-old Joseph W., 21 year-old George, 16 year-old Daisy B., and 11 year-old Allie L. Laura's birth is given as December 1846, born in Georgia and parents listed as being born in Georgia. Daisy B. and Allie L. has attended school 5 months during the year and all listed can read and write English. The part of the census which describes the farm has been lost. The census was taken as of 21 June 1900.
On January 1901, Laura S. Wilson applied to the County Judge of Alachua County, Florida to be appointed guardian of Allie Lee Wilson. Signed sealed and delivered in the presence of H. R.? May and J. K. Stevens, Jr. Signed by L. S. Wilson, I. T. Guinn (Laura's brother), and J. M. Guinn (Laura's brother).
George Washington, a son of Jasper Newton and Laura Wilson married Alice Jane "Janie" Rawls, a daughter of John Green and Janie Rawls, 27 January 1901,23 in Alachua, Alachua County, Florida.
On 25 February 1908,24 Laura completed Widow's Pension application. Jasper Newton
Wilson, her deceased husband served in the Confederate States (Civil War 1861-1865). Laura's application was approved on 16 May 1908, with pay from 13 April 1908 at the rate of $120.00 per annum.
On 23 July 1909, Laura had to complete another Widow's Pension claim under the Act of 1909. Laura was asked to list all the property she owned . Listed was house $100.00, 75 acres of land $150.00, and cattle, horses and other live stock $50.00 for a total of $300.00. Her application was approved 9 September 1909 with pay from 1 July 1909 at the rate of $120.00 annum. There is a stamp on bottom which is hard to read which states, on 1 July, 1913 the rate was increased to $150.00 because Jasper Newton Wilson, her deceased husband enlisted in Florida.
On 6 February 1910,25 Allie Lee, a daughter of Jasper Newton and Laura Wilson married Jasper H. Davis place currently unknown.
The 1910 federal census for Precinct 3, Alachua County, Florida, shows Laura Wilson a widow, age 62, number of children born 11, number now living 9. The 1900 federal census shows number of children born 10, number now living 9. The 1910 federal census shows Laura was born in Florida? Parents born in Florida? Laura was listed in household of her son-in-law, Jasper H. Davis and daughter, Allie Davis on the 1910 federal census for Alachua County, Florida.
On 27 January 1917,26 Laura Wilson wrote a one cent post card to her daughter, Emma Cathcart from Hawthorne, Florida stating that Emma's Aunt Selles is no better. Laura was writing Emma to ask her to pick her up at the train station in Catalac (Cadillac). Laura's sister Selestine "Cellis" Guinn Phelps died 2 February 1917.
In 1918, worldwide, there was an influenza epidemic, with more people hospitalized in World War 1 from this epidemic than wounds.
On 27 May 1919,27 Laura Strobar Wilson died in Alachua, Alachua County, Florida , age 72 years. Laura is buried beside her husband, Jasper Newton Wilson in Forest Grove Cemetery, near Alachua, Alachua County, Florida.
OBITUARY TAKEN FROM THE GAINESVILLE SUN, GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA, JUNE 13, 1919
DEATH OF MRS. L. S. WILSON, WIDOW OF J. N. WILSON
Mrs. Wilson died at her home near Alachua May 27, 1919, and was laid to rest beside her husband in Forest Grove Cemetery, Wednesday afternoon, May 28th.
She had been a consistent member of the Baptist Church for many years. Always ready to do her Master's will in any possible way, she could. None knew her but to love her. She always had a smile and pleasant words for everyone. In sickness and trouble she was ever ready to comfort. She was a devoted wife, and indulgent, sacrificing mother, a devoted sister and friend.
She leaves to mourn her loss five sons, H. C. of Winter Park; John K., William Z. and George W., of Alachua, and Joseph of Steckert; her daughters are Mrs. Austin Cathcart, Mrs. Jasper Davies, of Alachua; Mrs. Leona Wainwright, widow, of Jacksonville, and Mrs. W. O. Russell of Ocala. A brother, Mr. J. M. Guinn, and two sisters, Mrs. Hagan and Mrs. Stephens. A sister-in-law at Jacksonville. Thirty-eight grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren, with countless friends.
This sad death-bed will always be in my memory, to see her nine children, some with almost white hair, kneeling beside their mother's bedside, weeping to know she must soon leave them. Not a moment did they leave her for fear she would at any moment whisper the last word, "good-bye."
Sons and daughters, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, all stood with weeping eyes, eager to do something and kiss her fevered brow.
Dr. Jim Bishop was her attending physician, who never neglected her a day, but did all he could to spare her to her children.
The Lord giveth and he also taketh away. She was seventy-two years old. Her work was done; she must go. We must submit to our Master's will. We want to thank everyone for their kindness and assistance during her illness. Also for the many beautiful floral offerings they sent us from Alachua, and all our neighbors. We do appreciate every hand that helped during her sickness and death, and every flower sent. We thank each and every one.
THE WILSON FAMILY
Oh, you who have a mother dear, Let not an act or word give pain; But cherish, love her with your life, You never can have her back again.
In 1977 a book written by Guy Mills and photographs by Jerry Sherman entitled "Voices From the Countryside," a descendant of Jasper Newton and Laura Wilson, Herbert Orlando Wilson talks about his grandmother, Laura Wilson giving him his first hog. Herbert was 9 years old when his grandmother, Laura Wilson died.
On 14 February 1993, in a phone call with a descendant of Jasper Newton and Laura Wilson, John Newton Wilson stated his grandmother, Laura Wilson was Catholic, but changed to Baptist. John stated, that she would observe on Sunday, no cooking etc. Laura would sit on her porch on Sunday and read the Bible and pray. John, didn't mention anything about her going to church. John was 17 years old at the time of his grandmother, Laura Wilson's death.
Sources:
1. Family records, 1850 federal census Columbia County, Florida, page 79, 1860 federal census, Alachua County, Florida, page 49, 1875 Florida State census, Alachua County #400, tombstone, History of Forest Grove Baptist Church 1888-1988, page 58.
2. Family records, tombstone,1850 federal census Camden County, Georgia, page 395 or 769?, 1860 federal census Levy County, Florida, page 102 left, page 16 right, 1875 Florida State census, Alachua County #400, 1900 federal census Alachua County, Florida, enum. Dist. 3 in household of Jasper Davis-son-in-law. History of Forest Grove Baptist Church 1888-1988, page 58.
3. The Gainesville Sun, 23 May 1999 article by Bradley Keoun, Sun Staff writer.
4. The Florida Historical Society, article "A Diary of Jesse Talbot Bernard", page 120, Gainesville Sun, 10 August 1980 by Barbara Foster, page 13E and 14E, entitled "Yesterday" Diary of Jesse Talbot Bernard.
5. 1875 State of Florida census for Alachua County, Florida, death certificate.
6. Family records completed by his sister, Allie Lee Wilson Davis, tombstone, death certificate, 1875 State of Florida census for Alachua County, Florida, 1900 federal census for Alachua County, Florida, Precinct 3, Enum. District 3, page 94, 1910 federal census for Alachua County, Florida, Precinct 3, District 2, family number 299.
7. Family records, death certificate, 1875 State of Florida census for Alachua County, Florida, 1910 federal census Alachua County, Florida, Precinct 3, District 2, Enumerator 25 April 1910.
8. Family records, tombstone, 1875 State of Florida census for Alachua County, Florida, 1900 federal census for Alachua County, Florida, Enum. District 3, Sheet 37, page 2592, family number 753.
9. Family records, 1875 State of Florida census for Alachua County, Florida, tombstone, Soldiers of Florida by Richard J. Ferry, Macclenny, Florida.
10. Family records, back of picture of Leona.
11. Family records, tombstone, 1900 federal census, Alachua County, Florida, Enum. District 3, Sheet 37, page 2592, 1920 federal census, Alachua County, Florida, Enum. date 19/20 April 1920, ED 7, Newberry Precinct, 1 October 1992, The High Springs Herald "A Town of Triumph and Tragedy, Cadillac Slowly Withered Away" by Mary Lois Forrester, Florida Living/August 1993, "Cadillac A Town Not A Car" by Mary Lois Forrester.
12. Family records, 1900 federal census, Alachua County, Florida, Enum. District 3, Precinct 3, page 2592. Article by Mary Lois Forrester, page 34, Florida Living-August 1993 entitled "Cadillac A Town Not a Car", High Springs Herald, Thursday. 1 October 1992, "A Town of Triumph and Tragedy, Cadillac Slowly Withered Away."
13. Dr. P. W. Cato's register of patients, Newnansville, Florida, page 184 in book "Lest We Forget, A Town, Newnansville, Florida" by Mary Lois Forrester.
14. Family records, 1900 federal census Alachua County, Florida, Enum. District 3, Precinct 3, page 2592.
15. Family records, 1900 federal census Alachua County, Florida, Enum. District 3, Precinct 3, page 2592, 1910 federal census Alachua County, Florida Precinct 3, Enum date 21 May 1910, page 4911, 1920 federal census Alachua County, Florida, Ed 4, Enum. date 15, 16 January 1920, original copy of Social Security application.
16. History of Forest Grove Baptist Church 1888-1988 page 9.
17. Tombstone, pension record number A00533, obituary, History of Forest Grove Baptist Church, page 58.
18. Back of picture of Leona.
19. Soldiers of Florida by Richard J. Ferry.
20. Marriage from granddaughter, Lucille Routh Judkins.
21. Walter L. Wilson son of John and Ophelia Wilson, copy of marriage record.
22. Pension number A00533, Florida Living/August 1993, by Mary Lois Forrester "Cadillac A Town Not a Car". Page 34. The High Springs Herald, Thursday, 1 October 1992 "A Town of Triumph and Tragedy, Cadillac Slowly Withered Away", by Mary Lois Forrester.
23. Alachua County, Florida Marriage Record License #20.
24. Laura Wilson's pension number A00533 at Florida State Archives.
25. 1910 federal census, Alachua County, Florida, precinct 3, page 4911.
26. Original postcard in possession of Lucille Routh Judkins, a descendant of Jasper Newton and Laura Wilson.
27. Family records, obituary, tombstone, History of Forest Grove Baptist Church 1888-1988, page 58.
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Jasper Newton Wilson was born 27 March 18421 in Florida, the eldest of five children of Henry C. and Martha B.(Tison maiden) Wilson.
Laura Strobar Guinn was born 8 December 1846 in Camden County, Georgia, one of nine children of Peter W. Guinn and Rebecca Tucker Guinn.2
In 1847 and 1848, there was a worldwide influenza epidemic.
In 1848 and 1849, North America, there was a cholera epidemic.
In 1848, only 56 of the 292 children in Alachua County could read and write, according to a state census. School attendance was voluntary, and most schools, met only three or four months a year.
By 1850, Alachua County had one Public school, but only about 30 of the county's 642 white children attended. There was no school for black children.3
The 1850 federal census for Columbia County, Florida, page 79, household number 471 list Henry C. Willson, age 34 as a farmer, born in North Carolina, value of real estate $5,200, Martha B. Willson, age 23, born in Florida?, Jasper N. Wilson, age 8, born in Florida, Louisa C. Willson, age 7, born in Florida, Frances C. Willson, age 4, born in Florida, Chepson Whitehead, age 21, a farmer, born in Virginia in household of Henry C. Willson.
The 1850 federal census for Camden County, Georgia, page 395 or 769?, family #312 list
Peter Guinn, age 35, a mechanic, born in South Carolina, Rebecca Guinn, age 36, born in Georgia, Eliza Guinn, age 11, born in Georgia, Emily Guinn, age 9, born in Georgia, Isaac Guinn, age 6, born in Georgia, Laura Guinn, age 4, born in Georgia, Joseph Guinn, age 2, born in Georgia.
In 1850, nationwide, there was a yellow fever epidemic.
In 1850 and 1851, in North America there was an influenza epidemic.
Jesse Talbot Bernard started a school in Newnansville in 1852 named "The Institute." He opened school with 25 scholars and prospects of many more. The names of these old Newnansville scholars of 1852, listed in Jesse Talbot Bernard's diary were Jasper Wilson, Louisa Wilson, William K. Boston, Mark Boston, Sam Bradford, Ed Bradford, Joseph P. Dell, Charles H. Carr, James Harley, Jesse S. Harvill, Robert Lester, David Moody, Frances Ohmstead, William Dell, Henrietta Dell, Florida A. Dell, Francis Simms, Wm. L. Hart, Chas. Bennermen, Rebecca Youngblood, and William Bates.4
Marriage recorded in Alachua County, Florida , page 7. It shows Louisa C. Willson married William H. Colson on 17 Feb 1859.
Louisa was listed with her father, Henry C. Wilson and mother, Martha B. Wilson on the 1850 Columbia County, Florida census, page 79 showing age 7 born in Florida.
On a List of Soldier's Families who are Intitled to Assistance from the County of Alachua . This list was written in the back of the earliest County Commissioners Minute Book in the Alachua County Archives. It was probably written in 1863. Listed were William Colson age 26, Louisa 19, Claudius 2 Chas. Bennermen, Rebecca Youngblood, and William Bates.4
The 1860 Alachua County Florida census, taken 4 July 1860 Newnansville, page #49 list the following. Dwelling #361, Family #370, Wilson, Martha, age 34, female, white Farmer, Value real estate $800.00 Value Personal Property $2100.00 born in Georgia, Wilson, J. Newton, age 18, male, white, farmer laborer, born in Florida, Wilson, Frances, age 14, female, white, born in Florida, Wilson, Virginia, age 10, female, white, born in Florida, Wilson, Harrie, age 7, female, white, born in Florida.
The 1860 federal census for Levy County, Florida, place of enumeration Long Pond, page 102 left of page or page 16 right of page list Peter W. Guinn, age 44, an overseer, value of real estate $3000.00 born in South Carolina, Rebecca I. Guinn , age 44, born in Georgia, Julia A. Jones, age 20, born in Georgia, Emma A. Guinn, age 16, born in Georgia, Isaac T. Guinn, age 15, born in Florida??, Laura Guinn, age 13, born in Florida????, Joseph M. Guinn, age 11, born in Georgia, Elizabeth Guinn, age 10, born in Georgia, Celestine Guinn, age 7, born in Georgia, Clarence Jones, age 4, born in Georgia
On 3 September 1861, at Starke, Florida, Jasper Newton Wilson, age 21, joined for duty and enrolled for twelve months as a 1st Corporal in Captain John C. Richard's Company of the First Company B Holland's Battalion of Florida Volunteers, Confederate States Army. The Regiment was attached to the Department of East and Middle Florida.
On 28 September 1861 Captain Richards's Company (B) in the Battalion of Florida Volunteers was accepted into Confederate service at Fernandina, Florida.
Jasper Newton Wilson was present January and February 1862 on the Muster Rolls.
On the Regimental Return Roll dated 3 May 1862 for the month of April 1862 Jasper Newton Wilson was on sick furlough.
On 12 May 1862 Jasper Newton Wilson rank was reduced.
On 12 May, 1862 The First Special Battalion was re-organized at Ricoes Bluff, Florida.
On the Muster Roll for July and August 1862 Jasper was absent.
On 1 August 1862 Jasper Newton Wilson was promoted 5th Sergeant.
In January and February 1863 Jasper Newton Wilson was present per Muster Roll.
In March and April 1863 Jasper Newton Wilson was present per Muster Roll.
In July and August 1863 Jasper Newton Wilson was absent. He was sent to the General Hospital at Savannah on 23 August 1863.
In September and October 1863 Jasper Newton Wilson was absent. In the remarks section on the Muster Roll it states Picket Guard, Savannah, Georgia.
In November and December 1863 Jasper Newton Wilson was present.
On April 30 to 31 August 1864 Jasper Newton was marked present, however in the remarks section it shows he was in Brigade Hospital.
In September and October 1864 Jasper Newton Wilson was present. On the Muster Roll his rank was 4th Sergeant.
In November 1864 and December 1864 Jasper Newton Wilson was present. On the Muster Roll his rank was 3rd Sergeant.
In January and February 1865 Jasper Newton Wilson was present.
On 3 April 1865, General Lee surrenders at Appomattox Court House in Virginia.
Jasper Newton Wilson appears on a list of Confederate prisoner who had been paroled not to take up arms against the United States Government until regularly exchanged. This list bears the following endorsement: "Headquarters 9th A. C. Provost Marshal's Office. Total, 1614. At Burkesville Junction, Virginia, on the 14th, 15th, 16th and 17th days of April, 1865." Taken from roll 20 page 99.
In a letter to Barbara Wilson Krause on 18 September 1993 Don Hillhouse, who is the author of "Heavy Artillery and Light Infantry" a book about the History of the 1st Florida Special Battalion and 10th Infantry Regiment, C.S.A. stated, he feels Jasper Newton Wilson was likely either captured during the action at nearby Sayler's Creek on April 6, 1865 or had become separated from his unit as they passed through the area on the retreat west. Exhaustion and starvation claimed many veteran's during this march.
The following information about the Tenth Florida Infantry Regiment is taken from a book entitled "Biographical Rosters of Florida Confederate and Union Soldiers 1861-1865", Volume III by Hartman Coles. "The origins of the Tenth Florida Infantry Regiment date from September 1861, when the First Florida Special Battalion was accepted into Confederate service at Fernandina, Florida. Lieutenant Colonel Daniel P. Holland initially commanded the unit, which served first as heavy artillery until being later reorganized as infantry. Charles Hopkins became commander of the battalion at the time of its reorganization in May 1862.
Following the evacuation of Amelia Island the battalion served at different points in north Florida during 1862-1863, participating in the actions at St. Johns Bluff (September-October 1862) and Jacksonville (March 1863). Various companies also guarded the Apalachicola River from Union expeditions. In August 1863, the unit was sent to Savannah, Georgia, to defend against a Union assault which never materialized. The First Battalion returned to Florida and fought in the Battle of Olustee in February 1864. Hopkins' troops played a prominent role during the latter stages of that engagement, suffering fifty-seven casualties. After Olustee the battalion remained in Florida until the Spring of 1864, when it, along with several other Florida units, was ordered to reinforce the Army of Northern Virginia. The Floridians reached Virginia in late May and participated in the repulse of Grant's army at Cold Harbor early the next month.
The Tenth Florida Infantry was formed in June 1864 from the First Florida Infantry Battalion and four companies of the Second Florida Infantry Battalion. Charles Hopkins of the First Battalion was promoted to colonel and placed in command of the new regiment. Like the Ninth Regiment, the Tenth served in the latter stages of the 1864 Overland Campaign, and in the Siege of Petersburg. The regiment performed capably at Globe Tavern, the Battle of the Crater, and in various actions around the Weldon Railroad during the Summer and Fall of 1864. In the winter of 1864-1865 the Tenth, like all the regiments of the Florida Brigade, suffered heavily from desertion. Participating in the evacuation of Petersburg and the subsequent Appomattox Campaign in March-April 1865, the Tenth Florida was the largest regiment of the Florida Brigade to lay down its arms at Appomattox, surrendering eighteen officers and 154 men."
Jasper Newton Wilson was paroled at Burkeville, Virginia between 14 April and 17 April 1865. It wasn't until April 1866 President Johnson proclaimed the insurrection at an end in Georgia, South Carolina, Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi and Florida.
Jasper Newton Wilson and Laura Strobar Guinn were married 4 April 1866, in Alachua County, Florida. Marriage recorded in Book III - 1857-1866 number 79.
Henry Clinton was born to Jasper Newton and Laura Wilson 10 February 18675, in Alachua, Alachua County, Florida.
John K. "Johnny" was born to Jasper Newton and Laura Wilson 7 April 18696, in Alachua, Alachua County, Florida.
The index of the 1870 federal census of Florida does not list Jasper Newton Wilson and family.
Willie Tyson was born to Jasper Newton and Laura Wilson 3 February 18717, in Alachua, Alachua County, Florida.
There was a major economic recession in the United States 1873 - 1878.
In 1873-1875, in North America and Europe, there was an influenza epidemic.
Joseph Willis "Josie" was born to Jasper Newton and Laura Wilson 22 September 1873,8
in Alachua, Alachua County, Florida.
Isaac Newton was born to Jasper Newton and Laura Wilson 26 December 1874,9 in Alachua, Alachua County, Florida.
The 1875 Florida State census of Alachua County list Jasper N. Wilson, age 33 a farmer, Laura Wilson, age 28, Henry, age 8, John, age 7, Willie, age 5, Joseph, age 2 and Newton, age 0.
Leona Bell was born to Jasper Newton and Laura Wilson 13 June 1877,10 in Alachua, Alachua County, Florida.
George Mumford was born to Jasper Newton and Laura Wilson 4 April 1879,11 in Alachua, Alachua County, Florida. George disliked his middle name and changed it to Washington.
The index of the 1880 federal census of Florida does not list Jasper Newton Wilson and family.
Emma Blanton was born to Jasper Newton and Laura Wilson 10 June 1881,12 in Alachua, Alachua County, Florida.
On November 1, 1881,13 Jasper Wilson took Leona, his daughter to see Doctor Cato, charge $2.50.
In 1882 Jasper N. Wilson was grantor, page 183-184, file number, BSBA182 in Alachua County Clerk of the Court Records, Ancient Records, Bill of Sale Book A.
9 May 1882 see Alachua County Ancient Deed Record N, page 462 463. Copy in Henry C. Wilson's file.
13 May 1882 see Alachua County Ancient Deed Record 88, pages 583, 584. Copy in Henry C. Wilson's file.
Daisy was born to Jasper Newton and Laura Wilson 4 January 1884,14 in Alachua, Alachua County, Florida.
The 1885 special federal census of Florida for Alachua, Clay, Columbia, and Nassau Counties has been lost.
Allie was born to Jasper Newton and Laura Wilson 21 August 1888,15 in Alachua, Alachua County, Florida.
2 March 1889 Laura S. Wilson and Jasper N. Wilson her husband sold Forty acreas of land in Alachua County, Florida located in Sec. 6 N?, Township Eight (8) South of Range Nineteen (19) East to S. W. Burnett for $300.00. Recorded Alachua County Ancient Deed Record 29, page 497. This Deed filed 30 August 1889.
Practically all of the 1890 federal census schedules were destroyed by fire in 1921.
On Wednesday, 3 August 1890,16 Jasper Wilson was received into full fellowship of the Forest Grove Baptist Church near Alachua, Alachua County, Florida.
On Friday, 4 August 1890, Jasper Wilson was baptized at the Gallows Pond. Jasper's son Willie Wilson also came forward and was baptized.
22 December 1892 Jasper N. Wilson (signing with an X) and his wife Laura S. Wilson (very nice signature) sold 20 acreas of land, Section 32, Township 8, South of Range 18 East, in Alachua County, Florida to Furman E. Williams for one Hundred dollars. Recorded in the Alachua County Ancient Deed Records, Deed record 40, page 291 on the 13 April 1894.
On 21 March 1893,17 Jasper Newton Wilson died in Alachua County, Florida. The following is Jasper's brief obituary:
A Good Man Gone
GRACY, Fla., March 27. - After lingering illness of 18 months, Mr. J. N. Wilson died on the 21st inst., the immediate cause of his death being cancer. He was a good Christian a loving husband, father and brother, and leaves a large family and host of friends to mourn his demise. Some time ago Mr. Wilson heard a young lady singing "Meet me There," and requested that the hymn be sang at his grave. Let us try and meet him in that heavenly home above.
Jasper Newton Wilson is buried at Forest Grove Cemetery, near Alachua, Alachua County, Florida.
There was a major economic recession in the United States 1893-1897.
On 6th day of July 1893 Grover Cleveland signed homestead certificate number 10424 - application number 17774 claim of Jasper N. Wilson for lots numbered three and four of Section 32, Township 8 South of Range 18 East, of Tallahassee Meridian in Florida containing one hundred and thirty acres and twenty eight hundredths of an acre. This was recorded, Vol. 21, page 235.
The original approval document signed by Grover Cleveland is in the possession of a descendant of Jasper Newton Wilson, Frances Jones. Frances is a granddaughter of Jasper and Laura Wilson's son, John K. "Johnny" Wilson. It is currently unknown if the land was received since it was approved after his death.
Leona Bell Wilson, a daughter of Jasper Newton and Laura Wilson, married Isaac Tucker Wainwright 1 August 1895,18 place currently unknown. Isaac parents were Frank Daniel Wainwright and Julia A. Tucker Wainwright.
Isaac Newton Wilson, son of Jasper Newton and Laura Wilson served from 7 May 1898 to 22 October 1898 in the Spanish-American War in The First Florida Volunteer Infantry, Company M. On 22 October 1898,19 he was accidentally shot near Alachua, Alachua County, Florida. Isaac is buried in Forest Grove Cemetery near Alachua, Alachua County, Florida.
Emma Blanton Wilson, a daughter of Jasper Newton and Laura Wilson, married Arthur Monroe Cathcart 24 December 1899,20 in Alachua, Alachua County, Florida
John K. "Johnny" Wilson, a son of Jasper Newton and Laura Wilson, married Ophelia Edna Sanders 24 January 1900,21 in Alachua, Alachua County, Florida. Ophelia was the daughter of James H. Sanders and Mercy Jane Burnett Sanders. James H. and Mercy Sanders are buried at Forest Grove Cemetery, near Alachua, Alachua County, Florida.
The 1900 federal census for Precinct No. 3, Alachua County, Florida, shows Laura Wilson as a widow,22 53 year old farmer living on a farm which she owns unencumbered. Living with her are four children: 25 year-old Joseph W., 21 year-old George, 16 year-old Daisy B., and 11 year-old Allie L. Laura's birth is given as December 1846, born in Georgia and parents listed as being born in Georgia. Daisy B. and Allie L. has attended school 5 months during the year and all listed can read and write English. The part of the census which describes the farm has been lost. The census was taken as of 21 June 1900.
On January 1901, Laura S. Wilson applied to the County Judge of Alachua County, Florida to be appointed guardian of Allie Lee Wilson. Signed sealed and delivered in the presence of H. R.? May and J. K. Stevens, Jr. Signed by L. S. Wilson, I. T. Guinn (Laura's brother), and J. M. Guinn (Laura's brother).
George Washington, a son of Jasper Newton and Laura Wilson married Alice Jane "Janie" Rawls, a daughter of John Green and Janie Rawls, 27 January 1901,23 in Alachua, Alachua County, Florida.
On 25 February 1908,24 Laura completed Widow's Pension application. Jasper Newton
Wilson, her deceased husband served in the Confederate States (Civil War 1861-1865). Laura's application was approved on 16 May 1908, with pay from 13 April 1908 at the rate of $120.00 per annum.
On 23 July 1909, Laura had to complete another Widow's Pension claim under the Act of 1909. Laura was asked to list all the property she owned . Listed was house $100.00, 75 acres of land $150.00, and cattle, horses and other live stock $50.00 for a total of $300.00. Her application was approved 9 September 1909 with pay from 1 July 1909 at the rate of $120.00 annum. There is a stamp on bottom which is hard to read which states, on 1 July, 1913 the rate was increased to $150.00 because Jasper Newton Wilson, her deceased husband enlisted in Florida.
On 6 February 1910,25 Allie Lee, a daughter of Jasper Newton and Laura Wilson married Jasper H. Davis place currently unknown.
The 1910 federal census for Precinct 3, Alachua County, Florida, shows Laura Wilson a widow, age 62, number of children born 11, number now living 9. The 1900 federal census shows number of children born 10, number now living 9. The 1910 federal census shows Laura was born in Florida? Parents born in Florida? Laura was listed in household of her son-in-law, Jasper H. Davis and daughter, Allie Davis on the 1910 federal census for Alachua County, Florida.
On 27 January 1917,26 Laura Wilson wrote a one cent post card to her daughter, Emma Cathcart from Hawthorne, Florida stating that Emma's Aunt Selles is no better. Laura was writing Emma to ask her to pick her up at the train station in Catalac (Cadillac). Laura's sister Selestine "Cellis" Guinn Phelps died 2 February 1917.
In 1918, worldwide, there was an influenza epidemic, with more people hospitalized in World War 1 from this epidemic than wounds.
On 27 May 1919,27 Laura Strobar Wilson died in Alachua, Alachua County, Florida , age 72 years. Laura is buried beside her husband, Jasper Newton Wilson in Forest Grove Cemetery, near Alachua, Alachua County, Florida.
OBITUARY TAKEN FROM THE GAINESVILLE SUN, GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA, JUNE 13, 1919
DEATH OF MRS. L. S. WILSON, WIDOW OF J. N. WILSON
Mrs. Wilson died at her home near Alachua May 27, 1919, and was laid to rest beside her husband in Forest Grove Cemetery, Wednesday afternoon, May 28th.
She had been a consistent member of the Baptist Church for many years. Always ready to do her Master's will in any possible way, she could. None knew her but to love her. She always had a smile and pleasant words for everyone. In sickness and trouble she was ever ready to comfort. She was a devoted wife, and indulgent, sacrificing mother, a devoted sister and friend.
She leaves to mourn her loss five sons, H. C. of Winter Park; John K., William Z. and George W., of Alachua, and Joseph of Steckert; her daughters are Mrs. Austin Cathcart, Mrs. Jasper Davies, of Alachua; Mrs. Leona Wainwright, widow, of Jacksonville, and Mrs. W. O. Russell of Ocala. A brother, Mr. J. M. Guinn, and two sisters, Mrs. Hagan and Mrs. Stephens. A sister-in-law at Jacksonville. Thirty-eight grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren, with countless friends.
This sad death-bed will always be in my memory, to see her nine children, some with almost white hair, kneeling beside their mother's bedside, weeping to know she must soon leave them. Not a moment did they leave her for fear she would at any moment whisper the last word, "good-bye."
Sons and daughters, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, all stood with weeping eyes, eager to do something and kiss her fevered brow.
Dr. Jim Bishop was her attending physician, who never neglected her a day, but did all he could to spare her to her children.
The Lord giveth and he also taketh away. She was seventy-two years old. Her work was done; she must go. We must submit to our Master's will. We want to thank everyone for their kindness and assistance during her illness. Also for the many beautiful floral offerings they sent us from Alachua, and all our neighbors. We do appreciate every hand that helped during her sickness and death, and every flower sent. We thank each and every one.
THE WILSON FAMILY
Oh, you who have a mother dear, Let not an act or word give pain; But cherish, love her with your life, You never can have her back again.
In 1977 a book written by Guy Mills and photographs by Jerry Sherman entitled "Voices From the Countryside," a descendant of Jasper Newton and Laura Wilson, Herbert Orlando Wilson talks about his grandmother, Laura Wilson giving him his first hog. Herbert was 9 years old when his grandmother, Laura Wilson died.
On 14 February 1993, in a phone call with a descendant of Jasper Newton and Laura Wilson, John Newton Wilson stated his grandmother, Laura Wilson was Catholic, but changed to Baptist. John stated, that she would observe on Sunday, no cooking etc. Laura would sit on her porch on Sunday and read the Bible and pray. John, didn't mention anything about her going to church. John was 17 years old at the time of his grandmother, Laura Wilson's death.
Sources:
1. Family records, 1850 federal census Columbia County, Florida, page 79, 1860 federal census, Alachua County, Florida, page 49, 1875 Florida State census, Alachua County #400, tombstone, History of Forest Grove Baptist Church 1888-1988, page 58.
2. Family records, tombstone,1850 federal census Camden County, Georgia, page 395 or 769?, 1860 federal census Levy County, Florida, page 102 left, page 16 right, 1875 Florida State census, Alachua County #400, 1900 federal census Alachua County, Florida, enum. Dist. 3 in household of Jasper Davis-son-in-law. History of Forest Grove Baptist Church 1888-1988, page 58.
3. The Gainesville Sun, 23 May 1999 article by Bradley Keoun, Sun Staff writer.
4. The Florida Historical Society, article "A Diary of Jesse Talbot Bernard", page 120, Gainesville Sun, 10 August 1980 by Barbara Foster, page 13E and 14E, entitled "Yesterday" Diary of Jesse Talbot Bernard.
5. 1875 State of Florida census for Alachua County, Florida, death certificate.
6. Family records completed by his sister, Allie Lee Wilson Davis, tombstone, death certificate, 1875 State of Florida census for Alachua County, Florida, 1900 federal census for Alachua County, Florida, Precinct 3, Enum. District 3, page 94, 1910 federal census for Alachua County, Florida, Precinct 3, District 2, family number 299.
7. Family records, death certificate, 1875 State of Florida census for Alachua County, Florida, 1910 federal census Alachua County, Florida, Precinct 3, District 2, Enumerator 25 April 1910.
8. Family records, tombstone, 1875 State of Florida census for Alachua County, Florida, 1900 federal census for Alachua County, Florida, Enum. District 3, Sheet 37, page 2592, family number 753.
9. Family records, 1875 State of Florida census for Alachua County, Florida, tombstone, Soldiers of Florida by Richard J. Ferry, Macclenny, Florida.
10. Family records, back of picture of Leona.
11. Family records, tombstone, 1900 federal census, Alachua County, Florida, Enum. District 3, Sheet 37, page 2592, 1920 federal census, Alachua County, Florida, Enum. date 19/20 April 1920, ED 7, Newberry Precinct, 1 October 1992, The High Springs Herald "A Town of Triumph and Tragedy, Cadillac Slowly Withered Away" by Mary Lois Forrester, Florida Living/August 1993, "Cadillac A Town Not A Car" by Mary Lois Forrester.
12. Family records, 1900 federal census, Alachua County, Florida, Enum. District 3, Precinct 3, page 2592. Article by Mary Lois Forrester, page 34, Florida Living-August 1993 entitled "Cadillac A Town Not a Car", High Springs Herald, Thursday. 1 October 1992, "A Town of Triumph and Tragedy, Cadillac Slowly Withered Away."
13. Dr. P. W. Cato's register of patients, Newnansville, Florida, page 184 in book "Lest We Forget, A Town, Newnansville, Florida" by Mary Lois Forrester.
14. Family records, 1900 federal census Alachua County, Florida, Enum. District 3, Precinct 3, page 2592.
15. Family records, 1900 federal census Alachua County, Florida, Enum. District 3, Precinct 3, page 2592, 1910 federal census Alachua County, Florida Precinct 3, Enum date 21 May 1910, page 4911, 1920 federal census Alachua County, Florida, Ed 4, Enum. date 15, 16 January 1920, original copy of Social Security application.
16. History of Forest Grove Baptist Church 1888-1988 page 9.
17. Tombstone, pension record number A00533, obituary, History of Forest Grove Baptist Church, page 58.
18. Back of picture of Leona.
19. Soldiers of Florida by Richard J. Ferry.
20. Marriage from granddaughter, Lucille Routh Judkins.
21. Walter L. Wilson son of John and Ophelia Wilson, copy of marriage record.
22. Pension number A00533, Florida Living/August 1993, by Mary Lois Forrester "Cadillac A Town Not a Car". Page 34. The High Springs Herald, Thursday, 1 October 1992 "A Town of Triumph and Tragedy, Cadillac Slowly Withered Away", by Mary Lois Forrester.
23. Alachua County, Florida Marriage Record License #20.
24. Laura Wilson's pension number A00533 at Florida State Archives.
25. 1910 federal census, Alachua County, Florida, precinct 3, page 4911.
26. Original postcard in possession of Lucille Routh Judkins, a descendant of Jasper Newton and Laura Wilson.
27. Family records, obituary, tombstone, History of Forest Grove Baptist Church 1888-1988, page 58.
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