Uncle Billy Wilson
Encyclopedia
Uncle Billy Wilson was an American miner
and ranch
er in the 19th century. Wilson Canyon
and the Wilson Mining District are named after him. His brother David Wilson settled in the Mason Valley
with his wife Abigail, who was the first white woman to settle in the valley.
Mining
Mining is the extraction of valuable minerals or other geological materials from the earth, from an ore body, vein or seam. The term also includes the removal of soil. Materials recovered by mining include base metals, precious metals, iron, uranium, coal, diamonds, limestone, oil shale, rock...
and ranch
Ranch
A ranch is an area of landscape, including various structures, given primarily to the practice of ranching, the practice of raising grazing livestock such as cattle or sheep for meat or wool. The word most often applies to livestock-raising operations in the western United States and Canada, though...
er in the 19th century. Wilson Canyon
Wilson Canyon
Wilson Canyon is a gorge cut by the Walker River through a series of volcanic cliffs. The canyon is located west of Yerington, along Nevada State Route 208. It is managed by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management.-Description:...
and the Wilson Mining District are named after him. His brother David Wilson settled in the Mason Valley
Mason Valley
The Mason Valley is a valley in western Nevada, between the Singatse Range and the Wassuk Range.The Walker River flows through the valley from south to north. The city of Yerington is located in the center of the valley. The Pine Nut Mountains are nearby....
with his wife Abigail, who was the first white woman to settle in the valley.