William Wilson

WILSON, Wm. - Wm. Wilson, an old citizen of this county and a man who has always possessed much of this world's goods, died at his residence near Rhea's Mill last Monday. He once lived in Little Rock and enjoyed an intimate acquaintance with, and the friendship of, all the leading men of Arkansas before the war. His health had been bad for several years and he was confined mostly at home. In September the 2nd, 1807. He moved to Arkansas in 1833 and located at Little Rock. From there he came to Washington County in 1855 where he has since resided. [Fayetteville Democrat 12/10/86]