Matilda Wilson was the youngest child of Elizabeth and Job Wilson. She was born in Kurrajong in 1844 and died in Gladesville on January 1, 1883. Matilda married Thomas Silk on March 13, 1862 in Richmond. Thomas was born in Richmond on June 18, 1837 and died on March 22, 1903. He was buried at Rookwood cemetery.
Matilda and Thomas had 9 children.
1.William Henry 1862 to ?? (married to Elizabeth Ward in 1897. No issue)
2. Thomas John 1863 to 1937 (single)
3. James 1864 to 1864 (died as a child)
4. James 1865 to 1890 (single)
5. Richard John 1867 to 1929 (married Mary Ann Woods in Narromine on June 25, 1899) & (defacto Esther Stephens)
6. Sarah 1869 to ??
7. Mary Anne 1871 died ??
8. Robert John 1873 to 1945 (married to Lillian Maria Wilson in 1897)
9. Edward John 1875 to 1916 (married to Emma Woods, in Narromine 1902).
