Ancestors of Bonnie (Faver) Hawkins
Micah Wilson (ggg-grandfather)
Micah B. Wilson (gg-grandfather)
Samuel Wilson (g-grandfather
Obediah Wilson (grandfather)
Marguerite (Wilson) Faver (mother)
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Micah's parents were:
John "Turby" Wilson 1784–1860
Prudence Moore 1788–1860

Micah married Jemima Jane Hogan in Jackson, GA on October 8, 1829. Jemima was the daughter of Shadrack & Frances (Dale) Hogan.

Their children were:
Ephraim Wilson 1830–1863 - died in Civil War
Moran Wilson 1833–1862 - died in Civil War
Posey Wilson 1835–1863 - died in Civil War
Shadrach Wilson 1836–1862 - died in Civil War
John Kelly Wilson 1839–1920 - survived Civil War
Prudence Wilson 1840–1922 (Memorial #15996944)
Mary Frances Wilson 1843–1927 (Memorial #15871349)
Amanda Wilson 1846–1929
Micah Byrd Wilson 1849–1924
Jemima "Minnie" Wilson
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Federal census records have helped provide a glimpse into their lives.

Micah's last name spelled with two L's in following census.

On Nov. 1, 1850 (Federal Census),
Micah Willson, age 42, and his wife, Jemima, and their large family lived in Subdivision 45, Jackson Co, GA where he farmed. He owned land valued at $200.
Household Members: All born in GA
Micah Willson 42
Jemima Willson 42
Ephraim Willson 20
Marion Willson 17
Posey Willson 16
Shadrach Willson 14
John H Willson 11
Prudence Willson 9
Mary F Willson 7
Amanda Willson 4
Micah B Willson 1
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The Civil War started in 1861. All five of Micah & Jemima's sons (Moran, Ephraim, Posey, Shadrack, and John) joined the Confederacy. One can only imagine the sadness in the family when four were killed. Only their son, John, survived.

Athens Southern Banner (GA)
Wednesday, January 28, 1863
"GEORGIA, JACKSON COUNTY. - Whereas Micah Wilson, applies to me for letters of administration of the estate of Shadrick Wilson, late of said county dec'd.

There are therefore, to cite and admonish all and singular, the next of kin and creditors of said deceased, to be and appear at my office within the time allowed by law, and show cause if any they have, why letters of administration should not issue to the applicant, on the estate of said deceased.

Given under my hand and official signature the 26th day of Dec., 1862.
John Simpkins, Ordinary
Dec. 31, 1862."
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On June 4, 1880 (Federal Census),
Micah Wilson, age 72, lived in Beat 2, Alcorn, MS where he farmed.
Household Members:
Micah Wilson - 72 - head of household
Jemima Wilson 71 - wife - born in GA
Micah B Wilson 31 - son -GA
Mattie Wilson 28 - daughter-in-law - GA
Sam Wilson 3 - grandson - MS
Unnamed Wilson - 4 months - grandson - MS
Jas Brooks 30 - farm laborer working on Micah's farm
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Micah’s son, Micah Bird, and his young family left Corinth, Alcorn Co, MS to travel to Texas in December of 1880. Micah Bird’s then four year old son, Sam, recalled late in life, traveling in his father’s covered wagon, one of a train of four.
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