James M. Wilson (Biography)

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Taken from History of the State of Kansas, by William G. Cutler

James M. Wilson, farmer, P.O. Longton, was born in Adair County, Ky., in 1825.  In 1951, migrated to Scott County, Ill.  Was one of the early settlers of that county, and remained there twenty-one years.  In 1870, migrated to Kansas, locating in Montgomery County before the county had been surveyed.  Was among the early settlers there, and took a claim in the north part of the county, some ninety miles from a railroad, and improved his place and lived there about seven years.  While there he was Trustee of his township for two term, in 1877, his daughter took a claim on Section 33, Township 31, Range 12, Elk County, and Mr. Wilson moved on to this farm and improved it. Has a good share of the place in cultivation, thirty acres fenced, has planted an orchard of 225 apple trees, and the same of peach and a variety of other fruits, put up a house and stables, etc., and is raising stock.  Was married in 1848, to Miss Hamilton. of Kentucky.  They have five children--John H., Sabina, Amanda, Lettie and Samuel.  Mr. Wilson and wife are member of the Baptist church.