Jasper Wilson

Male, Deceased Person

1819 – 1896

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Who was Jasper Wilson?

Jasper Wilson, was a Baptist preacher and a representative from Bulloch County in the Georgia Legislature from 1881-1885.

Jasper was married to Mary Lee and they had seven children. Jasper was a circuit rider and preached in various churches, often walking on foot to some of them. Jasper owned a large plantation near Statesboro, Georgia, and many slaves. During the Civil War, General Sherman's army went through his plantation.

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Born
Oct 30, 1819
Died
Jun 12, 1896

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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