Henry Wilson (1812-1875)

18th U.S. Vice President (1873-75) & President of the Massachusetts Senate, etc.

He changed his name from Jeremiah Jones Colbath to Henry Jones when he reached the age of 21, the precise reason for which is still open to speculation.

Parents (2)

Winthrop Colbath

Soldier & Laborer, of Farmington, New Hampshire

1787-1860

Abigail (Witham) Colbath

Mrs. Abigail (Witham) Colbath

1785-1866

Spouse (1)

Harriet (Howe) Wilson

Mrs. Harriet Malvina (Howe) Wilson

1824-1870

Children (2)

Henry Hamilton Wilson

Lt.-Col. in the Army of the Potomac & 2nd Lieut. in the U.S. 6th Cavalry Regiment

1846-1866

Evangeline (Wilson) Carpenter

Mrs. "Eva" Evangeline Vreeland (Wilson) Carpenter

b.c.1850