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Frank S Wilson

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Frank S Wilson

Birth
Allegan County, Michigan, USA
Death
30 Mar 1908 (aged 53)
Burial
Elk Rapids, Antrim County, Michigan, USA GPS-Latitude: 44.885563, Longitude: -85.409134
Plot
489
Memorial ID
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This grave belongs to my great grandfather Frank S. Wilson, born May 1854 in Allegan, Allegan County, Michigan and died in April 1908 while residing in Elk Rapids. He is listed as a fallen officer at the North American Game Warden Museum and the details of his death are documented on the Michigan Conservation Officers website: mcoaonline.net
His wife, Harriet E. Wilson 1856-1932 and son, Edwin L. Wilson 1880 - 1917 are buried at Maple Grove cemetary. His daughter, Amy O. Wilson Wicks was my grandmother.
Thanks, Pamela Wicks Quinn

This was the the first documented Michigan Conservation Officer who was shot and killed in the line of duty.
Source: Shannon FAG # 47453096

Frank Wilson's death certificate identified his birthplace as Allegan, Allegan County, Michigan. His father, John Wilson, and mother, Julia Alvira Muma Wilson, are buried together in the Hudson Corners Cemetary in Allegan County. His brother, Albert A. Wilson (1842-1858) is buried beside his parents. Frank's Grandfather Festus Wilson born 1 July 1780 in Hampton County, Mass., died 4 Feb. 1844 and is also buried in Hudson Corners Cemetary. Frank's sister was Annis Alvira Wilson Vankeuren (1851-1912).

Source: Pamela Wicks Quinn #47684944
This grave belongs to my great grandfather Frank S. Wilson, born May 1854 in Allegan, Allegan County, Michigan and died in April 1908 while residing in Elk Rapids. He is listed as a fallen officer at the North American Game Warden Museum and the details of his death are documented on the Michigan Conservation Officers website: mcoaonline.net
His wife, Harriet E. Wilson 1856-1932 and son, Edwin L. Wilson 1880 - 1917 are buried at Maple Grove cemetary. His daughter, Amy O. Wilson Wicks was my grandmother.
Thanks, Pamela Wicks Quinn

This was the the first documented Michigan Conservation Officer who was shot and killed in the line of duty.
Source: Shannon FAG # 47453096

Frank Wilson's death certificate identified his birthplace as Allegan, Allegan County, Michigan. His father, John Wilson, and mother, Julia Alvira Muma Wilson, are buried together in the Hudson Corners Cemetary in Allegan County. His brother, Albert A. Wilson (1842-1858) is buried beside his parents. Frank's Grandfather Festus Wilson born 1 July 1780 in Hampton County, Mass., died 4 Feb. 1844 and is also buried in Hudson Corners Cemetary. Frank's sister was Annis Alvira Wilson Vankeuren (1851-1912).

Source: Pamela Wicks Quinn #47684944


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