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- George was the father of Rodolphus B. He was born in Washington County Nov. 6, 1793, and came to Lewis County in 1814, locating is Harrisburgh, on the farm now owned by William Rook. His life occupation was that of a farmer. His wife was Mary Ann Bush, daughter of John Bush, of Harrisburgh, who was born May 23, 1799. George Wilson died Dec. 14, 1849. His wife died Oct. 13, 1882.
Their children were four: -
Jane born Apr. 15, 1826, married Allen Snell, Oct. 14, 1848 and died Dec. 29, 1877; Rodolph, who died at the age of one year; Rodolphus B.; Anna Maria, born July 16, 1830 married the Rev. Willett Vary, who died, and she married his brother, John Vary.
Rodolphus Bush Wilson, the third of these children, was born in Harrisburgh, Lewis County, Nov. 1, 1829, in which town his early life was passed on the farm. He received the education of the common schools and adopted the life of a farmer, in which business he has been more than ordinarily prosperous. In Jan.uary, 1862, he removed from Harrisburgh and settled in the town of Denmark, where he has since resided. He is regarded by his fellow townsmen as a man of honor and integrity in all business matters, and faithful and true in his friendships.
On the 16th of January, 1857, he married Amelia A.
Schultz, daughter of Solomon Schultz , of Denmark, who was born in that town, December 6, 1832. Their children are: - George Frank, born June 19, 1859; James Addison born August 22, 1869; and Fay L., born Feb. 28, 1874.
-from “History of Lewis County” pages 215 & 216
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