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Wilkerson Family History
Wilkerson Genealogy & Family TreeWilkerson is an English name from Durham, England, where the family held a seat, and where the earliest known ancestor--Robert de Wintona--was recorded in 1066. It comes from the given name William from roots will ("desire") and helm ("protection"). The earliest known ancestor--Thomas Wilkyson--was recorded in 1332. The family motto is Non mihi sed tibi gloria which means "Glory to thee, not to me."
Other spellings include "Wilkinson," "Wilkisson," and "Wilkiesson." Notable people with the surname include American baseball player Brad Wilkerson (Montreal Expos, Washington Nationals, Texas Rangers), American football player Muhammad Wilkerson (New York Jets), and American baseball player Curtis Wilkerson (Texas Rangers, Chicago Cubs, Pittsburgh Pirates). The first Wilkerson to come to America was Robert P. Wilkerson in Texas in 1856.
Wilkerson Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Irene Wilkerson -- --, 1879 December 3, 1966 Texas
- Sidney Johnston Alexander Wilkerson -- --, 1847 July 3, 1926 North Carolina
- Willis Wilkerson -- --, 1911 November 10, 1974 Texas
- Mary Wilkerson -- --, 1824 June 23, 1862 North Carolina
- Exie May Wilkerson -- --, 1872 September 8, 1924 Missouri
Wilkerson Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Presley M. Wilkerson -- --, 1798 May 16, 1868
- William Wilkerson -- --, 1761 June 27, 1846
- Elizabeth Wilkerson -- --, 1805 September 20, 1881 North Carolina
- Jackson Monroe Wilkerson -- --, 1888 February 28, 1974 Mississippi
- Sarah Wilkerson -- --, 1696 December 0, 1756 Virginia
