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Noah Wilson of Alba
Photo: Noah Wilson
Township: Canton Township, Bradford County PA
of Alba
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Photo Submitted by: Jo Mapel
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Noah Wilson of Alba 1761-1844
See Also Edna DYER Journal
Noah Wilson, son of Michael Wilson, was born in Wrenthan, Norfolk, MA on 20 April 1761, the second of eight children.  Noah was a Revolutionary War Soldier.  He married Mary Polly Rowley and they lived in Addison County, Vermont where their first seven children were born.  He purchased 3,000 acres of land  and in 1803  left Vermont with  his wife, four sons and three daughters settling in Bradford County and establishing the town of Alba, PA.  He served as the first Justice of the Peace.  Noah died on 7 April 1844 and is buried in the Alba Cemetery next to his wife Mary Polly Rowley.  Their children are Martha Polly, Noah, Hosea, Malinda. Almira Omira Tate, Iram, Irad, and Samantha.