History of Livingston County
from The History of Caldwell and Livingston Counties, Missouri. 1886
ROB R. WILSON
(Editor and Proprietor of The Aurora, Avalon).
Mr. Wilson is just now in the prince of a youthful, ambitious life, and by reason of his connection with journalism in this portion of the county is well known in press circles as a terse, vigorous writer, and clear, independent journalist. Added to the education which he received in youth, several years of experience and education have well qualified him for the work of an editor and it has become a recognized fact that he is just the man to conduct a live, influential paper at Avalon. He came originally from Linn county, Ia., where he was born August 8, 1856, His father, Thomas Wilson, was a native of Trenton, N. J., while his mother, whose maiden name was Sarah Livingston, was of Pennsylvania birth. About the year 1850 they emigrated from Ohio, where they had resided for some time, to Linn county, Ia., the father's death occurring there in 1876, but his widow still survives. Four children had blessed their marriage, of whom Robert, the subject of this sketch, was the third child. He learned the occupation of farming while growing up and obtained his preliminary education at the common schools, and when 19 years of age was fitted to engage in teaching. By practicing strict economy and applying himself with industry to his adopted calling he was enabled after a time to save sufficient money to secure a course through Western College, an institution of learning under the United Brethren Church, then located at Western, Ia., but now situated at Toledo, that State. After leaving this college Mr. Mr. Wilson became engaged on the staff of the Cedar Rapids Standard, with which paper he was connected until 1882, then coming to Avalon and purchasing The Aurora a progressive, independent journal, which had been started in 1880 as a monthly sheet, under the editorial guidance of Prof. G. M. Miller and Pres. C. J. Kephart. Some time in 1881 Silas H. Bigley and J. M. Miller became its proprietors and from a monthly paper it was changed to a weekly. The following year Mr. Wilson purchased it and has since devoted his time and attention to it, and as all will admit, it has been made a first-class, local journal. The success which he has had is shown by the stability of the paper as a newspaper enterprise, and the character and influence it is known to have. Mr. Wilson was married in 1883 to Miss Alice Singley, of Moulton, Ia., the daughter of George and Mary A. (Trefts) Singley, formerly from Pennsylvania, but now a resident of Moulton, Ia., where the father is a prosperous farmer. He is a machinist by trade and followed engine building at Johnstown, Pa., until removing to Iowa. Mrs. Wilson is a lady of superior intellectual attainments and refinement of manners, and has indeed been of material assistance to her husband during their happy married life of some three years. She was educated at the High School of Moulton and at Western College, where an excellent educational training was given her. In both social and private circles she is a universal favorite, her modest, unassuming demeanor and beauty of character, as well as her true worth, winnings for her many friends. Mr. and Mrs. W. are the parents of one child, Karl Fred. Mr. Wilson is also one of the directors of the Avalon Fair Association, for which he has done many things to aid in its upbuilding.
from The History of Caldwell and Livingston Counties, Missouri. 1886
ROB R. WILSON
(Editor and Proprietor of The Aurora, Avalon).
Mr. Wilson is just now in the prince of a youthful, ambitious life, and by reason of his connection with journalism in this portion of the county is well known in press circles as a terse, vigorous writer, and clear, independent journalist. Added to the education which he received in youth, several years of experience and education have well qualified him for the work of an editor and it has become a recognized fact that he is just the man to conduct a live, influential paper at Avalon. He came originally from Linn county, Ia., where he was born August 8, 1856, His father, Thomas Wilson, was a native of Trenton, N. J., while his mother, whose maiden name was Sarah Livingston, was of Pennsylvania birth. About the year 1850 they emigrated from Ohio, where they had resided for some time, to Linn county, Ia., the father's death occurring there in 1876, but his widow still survives. Four children had blessed their marriage, of whom Robert, the subject of this sketch, was the third child. He learned the occupation of farming while growing up and obtained his preliminary education at the common schools, and when 19 years of age was fitted to engage in teaching. By practicing strict economy and applying himself with industry to his adopted calling he was enabled after a time to save sufficient money to secure a course through Western College, an institution of learning under the United Brethren Church, then located at Western, Ia., but now situated at Toledo, that State. After leaving this college Mr. Mr. Wilson became engaged on the staff of the Cedar Rapids Standard, with which paper he was connected until 1882, then coming to Avalon and purchasing The Aurora a progressive, independent journal, which had been started in 1880 as a monthly sheet, under the editorial guidance of Prof. G. M. Miller and Pres. C. J. Kephart. Some time in 1881 Silas H. Bigley and J. M. Miller became its proprietors and from a monthly paper it was changed to a weekly. The following year Mr. Wilson purchased it and has since devoted his time and attention to it, and as all will admit, it has been made a first-class, local journal. The success which he has had is shown by the stability of the paper as a newspaper enterprise, and the character and influence it is known to have. Mr. Wilson was married in 1883 to Miss Alice Singley, of Moulton, Ia., the daughter of George and Mary A. (Trefts) Singley, formerly from Pennsylvania, but now a resident of Moulton, Ia., where the father is a prosperous farmer. He is a machinist by trade and followed engine building at Johnstown, Pa., until removing to Iowa. Mrs. Wilson is a lady of superior intellectual attainments and refinement of manners, and has indeed been of material assistance to her husband during their happy married life of some three years. She was educated at the High School of Moulton and at Western College, where an excellent educational training was given her. In both social and private circles she is a universal favorite, her modest, unassuming demeanor and beauty of character, as well as her true worth, winnings for her many friends. Mr. and Mrs. W. are the parents of one child, Karl Fred. Mr. Wilson is also one of the directors of the Avalon Fair Association, for which he has done many things to aid in its upbuilding.
History of Livingston County
from The History of Caldwell and Livingston Counties, Missouri. 1886
ROB R. WILSON
(Editor and Proprietor of The Aurora, Avalon).
Mr. Wilson is just now in the prince of a youthful, ambitious life, and by reason of his connection with journalism in this portion of the county is well known in press circles as a terse, vigorous writer, and clear, independent journalist. Added to the education which he received in youth, several years of experience and education have well qualified him for the work of an editor and it has become a recognized fact that he is just the man to conduct a live, influential paper at Avalon. He came originally from Linn county, Ia., where he was born August 8, 1856, His father, Thomas Wilson, was a native of Trenton, N. J., while his mother, whose maiden name was Sarah Livingston, was of Pennsylvania birth. About the year 1850 they emigrated from Ohio, where they had resided for some time, to Linn county, Ia., the father's death occurring there in 1876, but his widow still survives. Four children had blessed their marriage, of whom Robert, the subject of this sketch, was the third child. He learned the occupation of farming while growing up and obtained his preliminary education at the common schools, and when 19 years of age was fitted to engage in teaching. By practicing strict economy and applying himself with industry to his adopted calling he was enabled after a time to save sufficient money to secure a course through Western College, an institution of learning under the United Brethren Church, then located at Western, Ia., but now situated at Toledo, that State. After leaving this college Mr. Mr. Wilson became engaged on the staff of the Cedar Rapids Standard, with which paper he was connected until 1882, then coming to Avalon and purchasing The Aurora a progressive, independent journal, which had been started in 1880 as a monthly sheet, under the editorial guidance of Prof. G. M. Miller and Pres. C. J. Kephart. Some time in 1881 Silas H. Bigley and J. M. Miller became its proprietors and from a monthly paper it was changed to a weekly. The following year Mr. Wilson purchased it and has since devoted his time and attention to it, and as all will admit, it has been made a first-class, local journal. The success which he has had is shown by the stability of the paper as a newspaper enterprise, and the character and influence it is known to have. Mr. Wilson was married in 1883 to Miss Alice Singley, of Moulton, Ia., the daughter of George and Mary A. (Trefts) Singley, formerly from Pennsylvania, but now a resident of Moulton, Ia., where the father is a prosperous farmer. He is a machinist by trade and followed engine building at Johnstown, Pa., until removing to Iowa. Mrs. Wilson is a lady of superior intellectual attainments and refinement of manners, and has indeed been of material assistance to her husband during their happy married life of some three years. She was educated at the High School of Moulton and at Western College, where an excellent educational training was given her. In both social and private circles she is a universal favorite, her modest, unassuming demeanor and beauty of character, as well as her true worth, winnings for her many friends. Mr. and Mrs. W. are the parents of one child, Karl Fred. Mr. Wilson is also one of the directors of the Avalon Fair Association, for which he has done many things to aid in its upbuilding.
from The History of Caldwell and Livingston Counties, Missouri. 1886
ROB R. WILSON
(Editor and Proprietor of The Aurora, Avalon).
Mr. Wilson is just now in the prince of a youthful, ambitious life, and by reason of his connection with journalism in this portion of the county is well known in press circles as a terse, vigorous writer, and clear, independent journalist. Added to the education which he received in youth, several years of experience and education have well qualified him for the work of an editor and it has become a recognized fact that he is just the man to conduct a live, influential paper at Avalon. He came originally from Linn county, Ia., where he was born August 8, 1856, His father, Thomas Wilson, was a native of Trenton, N. J., while his mother, whose maiden name was Sarah Livingston, was of Pennsylvania birth. About the year 1850 they emigrated from Ohio, where they had resided for some time, to Linn county, Ia., the father's death occurring there in 1876, but his widow still survives. Four children had blessed their marriage, of whom Robert, the subject of this sketch, was the third child. He learned the occupation of farming while growing up and obtained his preliminary education at the common schools, and when 19 years of age was fitted to engage in teaching. By practicing strict economy and applying himself with industry to his adopted calling he was enabled after a time to save sufficient money to secure a course through Western College, an institution of learning under the United Brethren Church, then located at Western, Ia., but now situated at Toledo, that State. After leaving this college Mr. Mr. Wilson became engaged on the staff of the Cedar Rapids Standard, with which paper he was connected until 1882, then coming to Avalon and purchasing The Aurora a progressive, independent journal, which had been started in 1880 as a monthly sheet, under the editorial guidance of Prof. G. M. Miller and Pres. C. J. Kephart. Some time in 1881 Silas H. Bigley and J. M. Miller became its proprietors and from a monthly paper it was changed to a weekly. The following year Mr. Wilson purchased it and has since devoted his time and attention to it, and as all will admit, it has been made a first-class, local journal. The success which he has had is shown by the stability of the paper as a newspaper enterprise, and the character and influence it is known to have. Mr. Wilson was married in 1883 to Miss Alice Singley, of Moulton, Ia., the daughter of George and Mary A. (Trefts) Singley, formerly from Pennsylvania, but now a resident of Moulton, Ia., where the father is a prosperous farmer. He is a machinist by trade and followed engine building at Johnstown, Pa., until removing to Iowa. Mrs. Wilson is a lady of superior intellectual attainments and refinement of manners, and has indeed been of material assistance to her husband during their happy married life of some three years. She was educated at the High School of Moulton and at Western College, where an excellent educational training was given her. In both social and private circles she is a universal favorite, her modest, unassuming demeanor and beauty of character, as well as her true worth, winnings for her many friends. Mr. and Mrs. W. are the parents of one child, Karl Fred. Mr. Wilson is also one of the directors of the Avalon Fair Association, for which he has done many things to aid in its upbuilding.
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