I had hopes that Fairfax County, VA might be the “origin” of James, Sr. before moving to what was then Halifax County (to become Pittsylvania County, and then Henry County). Starting with the connection to the Brashears who lived in Fairfax (see the post about James’ wife Martha), there were a couple of deeds granted to a Thomas Wilson, and powers of attorney from a James Wilson Sr. and Jr. in 1773. My thinking was that if James had moved from Fairfax in the mid-1760’s he might have granted a power-of-attorney to a friend back in Fairfax to deal with unsettled issuess, such as disposing of land. However, after receiving microfilm records from the Library of Virginia, I found that the James Wilson Sr. and Jr, as well as a Robert Wilson alias Montgomery were actually residents of Ireland that granted a POA to Adam Stuart to deal with legal issues surrounding a store they owned in Fairfax (perhaps as previous residents).
Jim, Have you searched Albemarle county, VA? I found McQueary ancestors who seemed to travel with our Wilson ancestors in the county.
No, I haven’t. I do have some research from across Virginia by another cousin, Larry Wilson, that might include Albemarle County. I’m about to post some stuff about Prince William County, and am awaiting some microfilm from there that might help, but I don’t have any good candidates after that. Thanks for the tip.