A Wilson Family Tree
Notes for Elizabeth A. (Minnie) Sandidge
There is a bit of guesswork here. In the 1880 census, a Minnie Sandidge was living with Leonard and Mary (Sandidge) Wilson. It would make sense that Minnie was the daughter of one of Mary's brothers, and Micajah's first wife died in 1875 so his daughter is the prime candidate. The fact that Minnie's parents were both listed as being born in Kentucky fits, too (and from census records, Micajah was the only one of Mary's brothers born in Kentucky).
Plus, it is known that Mary did raise a niece. In a letter from Leonie (Wilson) Rinker (Mary Wilson's daughter) to Elizabeth (Trinaistich) Wilson dated 28 Oct 1937, she wrote:
I was greatly shocked to hear of your sister’s death and at the same time much grieved for you and her family. Death seems to be something none of us can elude, and however much we may anticipate it, we never seem ready to part with our dear ones when they are called. Do you suppose your sister had infantile paralysis? She was so young to have the old fashioned kind. You are certainly an angel in disguise to take her baby, and I am so happy to know he has such a good home. My mother reared a niece under similar circumstances, and she was the only sister I ever had. She remained with us until she died at the age of twenty-two.
I conclude from this that Mary (Sandidge) Wilson took Micajah's daughter, probably around the age of three, and raised her. And, sadly, she died in young adulthood.
1880 census
Listed as Minnie Sandidge, age 8, born in Missouri, both parents born in Kentucky. Had measles. Living with her uncle and aunt, Leonard and Mary W. Wilson.
Note: Some of the information in these pages is uncertain. Please let me know of errors or omissions using the email link above. ...Mike Wilson
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