William Wilkerson (March 3, 1761-June 27, 1846)
Known children of William (wife unknown) were:
  1. Mason (or Mace) (D. at age 94)
  2. Presley (September 17, 1798-May 16, 1868) said to be the first male child born in Boone's Fort, Kentucky. He was a cooper by trade, but also farmed.
  3. William [II]
  4. Morgan has 2 great grandchildren living in Palestine, Texas - Herbert Wilkerson and his sister Juanita.
  5. Milton
  6. Sally (married a Tally)
 William came to Missouri in 1829 with his family from Clark Co., Kentucky. He died in Monroe County, Missouri. William Wilkerson is buried in the Florida, Mo. cemetery.

Milton, Presley, and Mason Wilkerson were early merchants in Monroe County, Florida, Mo.
Mason Wilkerson and Sally Wilkerson, brother and sister of Presley made their homes nearby.