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Source for: Thomas R Wilson, 17 MAR 1841 - 05 MAR 1910
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Name source: S191 Portrait and Biographical Album of Louisa County, Iowa. page 194
Birth source: S191Page: Pages 187 & 188
Text: THOMAS R. WILSON, a farmer residing on section 28, Morning Sun Township, is a Hawkeye by birth, born in Louisa County, March 17, 1841. He is a son of John and Isabella Wilson, whose sketch will be found on another page of this work. He was reared upon a farm in this county, and like thousands of others received his education in the typical log school-house. As soon as he was old enough he began working upon the farm, remaining at home until attaining his majority, when he went to Oregon Territory, where he was engaged in driving team and freighting through the rough and unsettled country. Not being satisfied with this manner of life, he returned to Louisa County after four years, and was united in marriage, in 1866, with Miss Mary A. Brown, daughter of Hamilton and Sarah (Ramsey) Brown, whose sketch appears in this work. By this union there were seven children: Sarah I., born Oct. 22, 1867; Frances E., Sept. 19, 1869; Cora E., Nov. 4, 1872; Lillie May, Jan. 21, 1875; Mary M., July 21, 1879; Lena B., Aug. 21, 1883, and Zora B., March 9, 1887.
Mr. Wilson's business is that of general farming. He is a Republican in politics, an ardent supporter of the principles of that party, and has held several local offices of trust. He and his wife are members of the United Presbyterian Church, are liberal contributors toward its support, and active workers for its interests. As a citizen, Mr. Wilson is true and worthy, as a neighbor, friendly and accommodating, as a husband and father, kind and affectionate, as a Christian, devoted and faithful.
Event source: S191Page: Pages 187 & 188
Text: THOMAS R. WILSON, a farmer residing on section 28, Morning Sun Township, is a Hawkeye by birth, born in Louisa County, March 17, 1841. He is a son of John and Isabella Wilson, whose sketch will be found on another page of this work. He was reared upon a farm in this county, and like thousands of others received his education in the typical log school-house. As soon as he was old enough he began working upon the farm, remaining at home until attaining his majority, when he went to Oregon Territory, where he was engaged in driving team and freighting through the rough and unsettled country. Not being satisfied with this manner of life, he returned to Louisa County after four years, and was united in marriage, in 1866, with Miss Mary A. Brown, daughter of Hamilton and Sarah (Ramsey) Brown, whose sketch appears in this work. By this union there were seven children: Sarah I., born Oct. 22, 1867; Frances E., Sept. 19, 1869; Cora E., Nov. 4, 1872; Lillie May, Jan. 21, 1875; Mary M., July 21, 1879; Lena B., Aug. 21, 1883, and Zora B., March 9, 1887.
Mr. Wilson's business is that of general farming. He is a Republican in politics, an ardent supporter of the principles of that party, and has held several local offices of trust. He and his wife are members of the United Presbyterian Church, are liberal contributors toward its support, and active workers for its interests. As a citizen, Mr. Wilson is true and worthy, as a neighbor, friendly and accommodating, as a husband and father, kind and affectionate, as a Christian, devoted and faithful.
Death source: S298Page: Thomas R Wilson
Text: Thomas Renwick McClurkin
Mar. 17, 1841 - Mar. 5, 1910
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Source for: William M Wilson, 26 MAY 1838 - 1914
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Name source: S191 Portrait and Biographical Album of Louisa County, Iowa. page 194
Birth source: S191Page: Pages 359 & 360
Text: WILLIAM M. WILSON, a leading farmer residing on section 34, Morning Sun Township, and one of the pioneers of Louisa County, was born in Washington County, Ill., May 26, 1838. The following year his parents removed to this county, where he has since continued to reside. As soon as he had attained sufficient age he was sent to the district schools, then taught in log cabins, and was reared to farm life. On the 18th of January, 1864, in this county, he was united in marriage with Miriam Conway, who was born in Liverpool, England, July 6, 1842. They are now the parents of nine children: Winona, born Nov. 18, 1864; William G., July 2, 1866; Samuel F., Sept. 2,1868; Leah R., Nov. 2, 1870; Nellie E., Sept. 18, 1873; John, July 4, 1875; Sarah E., March 9, 1877; Renwick G., March 12, 1882; and James H., April 8. 1885.
Mr. Wilson is a general farmer and stock-raiser, and makes his home on section 34, Morning Sun Township. In his political views he is a Republican, and cast his first Presidential vote for Abraham Lincoln. His whole life has been identified with the history of Louisa County, where for nearly half a century his life has been passed. On his arrival in the county this great commonwealth was almost an unbroken wilderness, but now there is not a single county in the State over which the iron horse does not travel, carrying hundreds of people daily. In the work of transformation and progress Mr. Wilson has always borne his part, and has done much toward placing the county in its present high rank in the State. He and his wife are members of the United Presbyterian Church, of Morning Sun, and none stands higher in the esteem and respect of the community than they do.
Event source: S191Page: Pages 359 & 360
Text: WILLIAM M. WILSON, a leading farmer residing on section 34, Morning Sun Township, and one of the pioneers of Louisa County, was born in Washington County, Ill., May 26, 1838. The following year his parents removed to this county, where he has since continued to reside. As soon as he had attained sufficient age he was sent to the district schools, then taught in log cabins, and was reared to farm life. On the 18th of January, 1864, in this county, he was united in marriage with Miriam Conway, who was born in Liverpool, England, July 6, 1842. They are now the parents of nine children: Winona, born Nov. 18, 1864; William G., July 2, 1866; Samuel F., Sept. 2,1868; Leah R., Nov. 2, 1870; Nellie E., Sept. 18, 1873; John, July 4, 1875; Sarah E., March 9, 1877; Renwick G., March 12, 1882; and James H., April 8. 1885.
Mr. Wilson is a general farmer and stock-raiser, and makes his home on section 34, Morning Sun Township. In his political views he is a Republican, and cast his first Presidential vote for Abraham Lincoln. His whole life has been identified with the history of Louisa County, where for nearly half a century his life has been passed. On his arrival in the county this great commonwealth was almost an unbroken wilderness, but now there is not a single county in the State over which the iron horse does not travel, carrying hundreds of people daily. In the work of transformation and progress Mr. Wilson has always borne his part, and has done much toward placing the county in its present high rank in the State. He and his wife are members of the United Presbyterian Church, of Morning Sun, and none stands higher in the esteem and respect of the community than they do.
Death source: S298Page: William M Wilson
Text: William M Wilson
1838 - 1914