Joel Wilson 1821- 1887?
Born West Bromwich, Staffordshire. Draper , tradesman . Vanishes from records after 1845. have searched FMp, Ancestry, FS & IGI
Another Joel Wilson born ~ 1823 in Chapel le Frith, Derbyshire
1821. Joel Wilson, baptised 25/3/1821 to Thomas Wilson and Martha in West Bromwich, Staffordshire - England Select Births FMP
Other baptisms to Thomas & Martha: Benjamin 1823, Samuel 1825, Charlotte 1826, Ann 1830 - but none of a William ~1825- see 1850 line
1840. Joel Wilson, draper, marries Ann Cocks on 21/4/1840 District Church West Bromwich West Bromwich, Jun 1840 . His father Thos. Wilson, coach smith, hers Francis Cocks, farmer. Thomas Cocks is a witness . His address Holloway Bank: hers Great Bridge.
In 1829, William & Thomas Wilson are 'patent & axle makers' Hollway bank - Pigots directory
1841C, Joel Wilson, 20, draper, is living Hill Top, West Bromwich, with wife Ann and, maybe, his brother, Samuel, upholstery draper
| Joel | Wilson | Male | 20 | 1821 | Staffordshire, England | |
| Am | Wilson | Female | 15 | 1826 | Staffordshire, England | |
| Samuel | Wilson | Male | 15 | 1826 | Staffordshire, England | |
| Louisa | Clempson | Female | 15 | 1826 | Staffordshire, England |
1843. Ann Wilson born West Bromwich, Jun 1843, mother's maiden name Cocks. His wife, Ann, likely dies during childbirth West Bromwich Jun 1843
1845. Joel Wilson, 21!, widower, marries Jane Davis on 5/7/1845 in West Bromwich and they have Thomas Davis Wilson 1846, James Edward Wilson 1848 and Alfred Wilson 1850
1850. US Census. Joel Wilson 30, and William Wilson, 26, born England, occupation 'none' , living in Brooklyn, New York ( merchants in the same house)
1851C. Yet to find Joel Wilson, but Jane Wilson & their 3 sons are with his parents in law in Golds Hill, West Bromwich
| Thomas | Davies | Head | Married | Male | 63 | 1788 | Timber Merchant Employing 4 Men | Monmouthshire, Wales | |
| Phoebe | Davies | Wife | Married | Female | 63 | 1788 | - | Darlaston, Staffordshire, England | |
| Jane | Wilson | Daughter | Married | Female | 28 | 1823 | - | West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England | |
| Thomas | Wilson | Grand Son | - | Male | 4 | 1847 | - | West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England | |
| James | Wilson | Grand Son | - | Male | 2 | 1849 | - | West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England | |
| Alfred | Wilson | Grand Son | - | Male | 0 | 1851 | - | West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England | |
| Elizabeth | Allen | Servant | Unmarried | Female | 15 | 1836 | House Servant | West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England | |
| Edward | Bagnall | Brother-In-Law | Unmarried | Male | 69 | 1782 | Miller Employing 4 Men | West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England |
1861C. Yet to find Joel Wilson, but Jane Wilson , tradesman wife, & their 3 sons are with his parents in law in Golds Hill, West Bromwich. Also in the house is Jane's sister, Elizabeth Wesley, a Wesleyan Minister's wife
| Thomas | Davis | Head | Married | Male | 73 | 1788 | Timber And Hand Employing | Monmouthshire, Wales | |
| Phoebe | Davis | Wife | - | Female | 72 | 1789 | - | Darlaston, Staffordshire, England | |
| Elizabeth | Wesley | Daughter | - | Female | 44 | 1817 | Wesleyan Ministers Wife | Tipton, Staffordshire, England | |
| Joseph | Wesley | Grandson | - | Male | 1 | 1860 | - | Davenport, Devon, England | |
| Jane | Wilson | Daughter | Married | Female | 38 | 1823 | Tradesman Wife | West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England | |
| Thomas | Wilson | Grandson | - | Male | 14 | 1847 | Scholar | West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England | |
| James E | Wilson | Grandson | - | Male | 12 | 1849 | - | West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England | |
| Alfred | Wilson | Grandson | - | Male | 10 | 1851 | - | West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England | |
| Charlotte | Hanny | Daughter | - | Female | 20 | 1841 | House Servant | Shropshire, England |
1871C. Wife is still stated as married . Golds Hill Davis Forge , West Bromwich
| Jane | Wilson | Head | - | Female | 49 | 1822 | - | Staffordshire, England | Iron master's wife |
| Thomas C | Wilson | Son | - | Male | 24 | 1847 | - | Hill Top Staffordshire, England | Iron & Coal merchant's clerk |
| James E | Wilson | Son | - | Male | 22 | 1849 | - | Hill top Staffordshire, England | Iron & Coal merchant's clerk |
| Alfred | Wilson | Son | - | Male | 20 | 1851 | - | Golds Hill Staffordshire, England | Iron & Coal merchant's clerk |
| Eliza | Firkin | Servant | - | Female | 21 | 1850 | - | Staffordshire, England |
Have not found his wife in 1881C.FMP only
. His wife, Jane Wilson , is a widow by 1891C. So he seemingly died 1881-1891
1887. Joel Wilson, 68, was buried 18/8/1887 in Ringley St Saviour, Manchester . Died Bolton Sep 1887 . No probate . This may, or may not, be he!
1891C Wednesbury West Bromwich
| Jane | Wilson | Head | Widow | Female | 67 | 1824 | West Bromwich Staffordshire, England | Living On Her Own Means | |
| Thomas D | Wilson | Son | Married | Male | 44 | 1847 | Staffordshire, England | Commision Agent | |
| Phoebe | Wilson | Daughter In Law | Married | Female | 44 | 1847 | Staffordshire, England |