(11) Wilson born March 14, 1760. The following is found in Col. James Bonner's Bible: "Wilson Bonner son of James Bonner & Mary his wife died on the 6 Nov., 1777, in. latitude 35.25 North, Long 72 W. which happened by his falling from the topsail yard of the Brig Commerce overboard and was drowned. Aged 17 yrs, 7 mos & 22 days. The above is here recorded by his brother John Bonner who was Master of said Brig."
The Bible is in the possession of Mrs. Sallie Mayhew, Roanoke, Virginia.