Wilson Dye came to Illinois from Brown County, Ohio in 1856 where he purchased 160 acres in Rock River township, Hancock County. He was a member of the Presbyterian church and throughout his active life he manifested sterling traits of character which won him the respect and confidence of his fellowmen. He was also one of the prosperous and progressive residents of his community and in addition to his farming interests he engaged in business as a bridge contractor and constructed several bridges near Warsaw, Hancock county. It was while building one of these bridges that he caught cold and pneumonia resulted, being terminated by death at only thirty-eight years of age. His grave was made in the Carthage cemetery.
Wilson Dye came to Illinois from Brown County, Ohio in 1856 where he purchased 160 acres in Rock River township, Hancock County. He was a member of the Presbyterian church and throughout his active life he manifested sterling traits of character which won him the respect and confidence of his fellowmen. He was also one of the prosperous and progressive residents of his community and in addition to his farming interests he engaged in business as a bridge contractor and constructed several bridges near Warsaw, Hancock county. It was while building one of these bridges that he caught cold and pneumonia resulted, being terminated by death at only thirty-eight years of age. His grave was made in the Carthage cemetery.
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