James Wilson, a son of William and Mary Hiner, was born March 8, 1758 and Pendleton County, Virginia.
First, he married Amelia Leach in 1783 in Augusta County VA.
Next, James married Elizabeth Hempenstall in 1788. Elizabeth, a daughter of Abraham Hempenstall.
Children of James Wilson and Elizabeth Hempenstall were:
(1). William
(2). Ralph
(3). Isaac
(4). James
(5). Elizabeth
(6). Martha
(7). George
(8). Samuel
(9). Eleanor m William Armstrong
(10). Elibab
Source Don Norman
BIBLIOGRAPHY: “Lewis County WV, Her People and Places”, 2000, p. 218
William’s son James and Capt Samuel’s son Eli Babb were 1st cousins, best friends, and they married two girls who were first cousins: Elizabeth Hempenstall (daughter of Abraham Hempenstall) and Hannah Hempenstall (daughter of Abraham’s brother Isaac Hempenstall).
Some history says that James had an injury that prevented his service in the American Revolution. With such a common name, it is hard to confirm any militia or military service. However, James is recognized with the DAR for patriotic service in paying the 1783 Supply Tax and the number assigned is A216363. James appeared just above his father on the tax record.
James Wilson died July 3, 1810 in Pendleton County Virginia and is buried in Doe Hill Cemetery.