John Wilkinson (American colonist)
John Wilkinson (November 13, 1758 – 1802) was born in Rhode Island, United States. He was a direct descendant of Lawrence Wilkinson who fled the oppression of Oliver Cromwell in 1652 and settled in America[2] and the son of Roger Wilkinson, an early colonist, who settled in Rhode Island where Roger Williams promoted the concept of freedom of religion.[1]
John Wilkinson | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 13, 1758 |
| Died | 1802 (aged 43) |
| Occupation | American colonist, Farmer |
| Spouse(s) | Elizabeth "Betsey" Tower (born 1764)[1] |
| Children | John Wilkinson (born 1798) |
| Parent(s) | Roger Wilkinson (father) |
John Wilkinson settled in Troy, New York and seventeen years later moved his family to Skaneateles, New York.
References
- "Revolutionary War veteran's son gave city its name". Syracuse Post-Standard. Syracuse, New York. August 27, 2002.
- Seely, Hart (August 27, 2002). "From Old Bones, A Family Story". Syracuse Post-Standard. Syracuse, New York.
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