Rachel Wilson (1797-1870)
Mrs Rachel (Wilson) Wilson
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She was the wife of a poor Scottish shoemaker and tanner of Habersham County, Georgia. Their son became a multi-millionaire and their grandchildren were remarkable for marrying into the most prominent New York families, eg. Astor, Vanderbilt and Goelet. She is also the great-grandmother of the 9th Duke of Roxburghe.
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Contributed by Mark Meredith on 05/06/2019 and last updated on 05/06/2019.