Edward B. Wilson was born in Troy, New York, date unknown. He married Emma L. Klonegar July 4, 1871 in Philadelphia, PA. Emma is the daughter of Charles Klonegar and Sarah.

Children of Edward B. Wilson and Emma L. Klonegar are:

i. Edward A. Wilson, born Sep 22, 1876, m. Josephine Spielberger.

ii. Charles Frank Wilson, born 1877 in PA; m. Emma Ada Schmutters, b. 1882; children: Bertha, Estelle, Florence, Joseph (died at 19 months), and Ella.