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The First Generation in America - Alexander Wilson and Jane Armour

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Generation 3:
Cynthia Wilson and Philonzo Chamberlain


Cynthia Wilson-3 (Alexander Wilson Jr-2, Alexander Wilson and Jane Armour-1) was born on 16 Nov 1798 in USA, NY, Saratoga, Ballston. She was a homemaker. She died at the age of 86 years on 25 Jan 1885 in USA, MI, Lenawee, Woodstock, and was buried in Woodmere Cemetery (Sec G, Lot 58), USA, MI, Wayne, Detroit.
Additional Information About Cynthia Wilson

Philonzo Chamberlain was born in USA, NY, Onondaga County. He was born on 26 May 1804, probably in USA, NY, Onondaga County. It has been reported that he "made his fortune" blasting bedrock for the Erie Canal at USA, NY, Niagara, Lockport. In 1830, he and his family were living in USA, NY, Niagara, Somerset. About 1836 or 1837, he moved his family to USA, MI, where he was a farmer. In the summer of 1837, Philonzo received title to land in USA, MI, Hillsdale County, from the United States. In the title certificate, he is listed as a resident of USA, MI, Lenawee County. In May 1863 he was taxed $2 by the US Internal Revenue Service for a two-horse carriage. He died in his 90's on 6 Dec 1894 in USA, MI, Lenawee, Woodstock, and was buried in Woodmere Cemetery (Sec G, Lot 58), USA, MI, Wayne, Detroit.

Please see Genealogical Notes About Philonzo Chamberlain for further information.

Additional Information about Philonzo Chamberlain

Cynthia Wilson and Philonzo Chamberlain were married on 6 Oct 1825 in USA, NY, Saratoga County. They celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary on 6 Oct 1875. They had the following children:

  1. Rosilla Chamberlain
  2. William Alfred Chamberlain
  3. Francis James Chamberlain
  4. Lewis P Chamberlain
  5. Susan Eunice Chamberlain
  6. Augustus W Chamberlain
  7. Alvinzie Hunt Chamberlain
  8. Marvin Howard "MH" Chamberlain