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Francis “Frank” Wilson

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Francis “Frank” Wilson

Birth
Tippecanoe County, Indiana, USA
Death
28 Sep 1912 (aged 61)
Burial
Sheffield Township, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, USA
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Husband of Elizabeth. OBITUARY: ANSWERS FINAL CALL...Frank Wilon, well known citizen dead. Passed away yesterday morning at his home in Fickle, just over the county line in Tippecanoe County at 6:30 O'clock. Death being due to rheumatic trouble after an illness of five years duration. Mr Wilson was born April 12, 1851 in Tippecanoe County and was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Smith October 18, 1872. To this union fourteen children were born. Eleven of whom are living: Emanuel J. Wilson and Jemima Carte of Lafayette: Isa Blacklidge of Manson: Rosa of Buck Creek: Iva Ashley and Haven Wilson residing west of Frankfort: Orpha Howe of Clarks Hill: Nellie Whipple of Stockwell: Tressie Howe of Fickle and Evert Wilson, residing near Fickle.
Mr. Wilson was a devout member of the U. B. Baptist Church, but later became affiliated with the Baptist Church. While a member of both churches, he was an earnest worker. Although a farmer, the deceased often filled the pulpit in the church in which he belonged. He was one of the best known farmers and highly respected citizen in the community in which he resided and had a host of friends who will be grieved to hear of his death. The funeral arrangements have not yet been fully decided upon other than they will be held sometime this afternoon. Copied from the "John Wilson Family History and Genealogy " book which I have a copy of. Beverly Jobe
Husband of Elizabeth. OBITUARY: ANSWERS FINAL CALL...Frank Wilon, well known citizen dead. Passed away yesterday morning at his home in Fickle, just over the county line in Tippecanoe County at 6:30 O'clock. Death being due to rheumatic trouble after an illness of five years duration. Mr Wilson was born April 12, 1851 in Tippecanoe County and was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Smith October 18, 1872. To this union fourteen children were born. Eleven of whom are living: Emanuel J. Wilson and Jemima Carte of Lafayette: Isa Blacklidge of Manson: Rosa of Buck Creek: Iva Ashley and Haven Wilson residing west of Frankfort: Orpha Howe of Clarks Hill: Nellie Whipple of Stockwell: Tressie Howe of Fickle and Evert Wilson, residing near Fickle.
Mr. Wilson was a devout member of the U. B. Baptist Church, but later became affiliated with the Baptist Church. While a member of both churches, he was an earnest worker. Although a farmer, the deceased often filled the pulpit in the church in which he belonged. He was one of the best known farmers and highly respected citizen in the community in which he resided and had a host of friends who will be grieved to hear of his death. The funeral arrangements have not yet been fully decided upon other than they will be held sometime this afternoon. Copied from the "John Wilson Family History and Genealogy " book which I have a copy of. Beverly Jobe

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  • Created by: L. A. C.
  • Added: Oct 31, 2003
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8047803/francis-wilson: accessed ), memorial page for Francis “Frank” Wilson (9 Apr 1851–28 Sep 1912), Find a Grave Memorial ID 8047803, citing Funk Newcomer Cemetery, Sheffield Township, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, USA; Maintained by L. A. C. (contributor 46486104).