The Clarion Jacksonian, 5/13/1897:
"George K. Wilson of Mt. Jewett, Pa. arrived in Clarion on Monday as did also Mrs. Frank Abrams of Olean, N. Y., called here by the serious condition of their father, Johnson Wilson, whose death occurred on that evening. (Same issue): On last Monday evening at 7:30 the soul of Johnson Wilson returned to its maker. For some time he had been confined to the house almost helpless from a paralytic stroke. He partially recovered, however, and was able to walk up street a few weeks ago attended by his devoted daughter Zoe. He had been slowing sinking the past few days and death did not come unexpectedly. Being conscious that his end was near, he made all the arrangements for his funeral, even expressing a desire as to where he would like to be buried. Previous to his death he stated to Rev. B. F. Delo and his family that he had no fear of death, that it was all rilght. Johnson Wilson was a son of James C. Wilson, of Toby township, and was one of a family of thirteen children, twelve boys and one girl. He was born in 1830 and was sixty-seven years old when he died. Until coming of age he lived on his fathers farm near Cherry Run. After reaching his twenty-first birthday he entered into the business of making charcoal on Licking Creek. In 1856 he married Miss Ada Over. Ten children were born to them, six of whom are living, namely Mrs. Jacob Black, of Clarion, Mrs. F. W. Abrams, of Olean, N. Y., Wilber and Newton, of Huston, Texas, George K. of Mt. Jewett and Zoe B., of Clarion. After his marriage he purchased a farm in Toby township where by his industrious life he accumulated money. Later he formed a partnership with a Mr. Wile, and entered the merchantile [sic] business sunder the firm name of Wilson & Wile at Rimersburg, which the firm conducted for a number of years. After the dissolution of the firm, he moved his family to Shippenville and kept the Shaffer House at that place for four years. In 1882 he was elected County Commissioner after which he moved his family to Clarion where he has since resided. After his term as Commissioner expired he retired to private life occasionally engaged in some light business to keep his energetic mind employed. He was a man of genial disposition kind to all. In fact he was known to all as Uncle John an expression bestowed by those who knew him as a tribute of love to his kindly disposition. He was always ready to assist a friend and his pleasant manners made many a heart rebound in gladness. His business connection was like his acquaintance, large. He had many friends with possibly no enemies. A quiet, gentle man has gone from among us. He will be missed but remembered for many years. The funeral services were held at his late residence on Liberty street last evening at 7:30. The interment takes place at Mt. Zion cemetery near Callensburg, today. The family accompanied by a number of relatives and friends, left early this morning. Mrs. Abrams, of Olean, N. Y., and Geo K. Wilson, of Mt. Jewett , arrived in Clarion on Tuesday. The sympathy of the community is heartily extended to the sorrowing family who have lost a devoted husband and a loving father.
Clarion Democrat, 5/13/1897
Ex-County Commissioner Johnston Wilson passed away after a lingering illness at his home on Liberty street, this place, about 8 oclock on last Monday evening, aged about 68 years. Mr. Wilson had been in failing health for some time past and in January last suffered a stroke of paralysis, from the effects of which he never recovered. The immediate cause of his death was pronounced to be paresis. Uncle Jons. Wilson, as he was familiarly known, was among our old and best known citizens. A man of quiet, genial disposition, he was well liked by all who knew him. In 1881 he was elected to the office of County Commissioner, a capacity in which he served with ability and credit for the three year term, 1882-1885. Since his retirement form office he has been engaged in various business pursuits, until obliged by feeble health, he retired a year or so ago from active business life. He is survived by a widow, three sons, Geo. K., of Mt. Jewett, and Newton and Wilbur Wilson, of Dallas, Texas; and three daughters, Mrs. F. W. Abrams, of Olean, N. Y.; Mrs. Jacob Black and Miss Zoe Wilson of this place, to all of whom is extended the sympathy of the community in their bereavement. Funeral services were conducted at the family residence last evening and this morning the remains were taken to Mt. Zion M E. church cemetery, near Callensburg, for interment.
SOURCE: Sally Jordan Reed. "Obituaries From Clarion County Newspapers, 1895 through 1900." 2002. Print (by permission of the author)
"George K. Wilson of Mt. Jewett, Pa. arrived in Clarion on Monday as did also Mrs. Frank Abrams of Olean, N. Y., called here by the serious condition of their father, Johnson Wilson, whose death occurred on that evening. (Same issue): On last Monday evening at 7:30 the soul of Johnson Wilson returned to its maker. For some time he had been confined to the house almost helpless from a paralytic stroke. He partially recovered, however, and was able to walk up street a few weeks ago attended by his devoted daughter Zoe. He had been slowing sinking the past few days and death did not come unexpectedly. Being conscious that his end was near, he made all the arrangements for his funeral, even expressing a desire as to where he would like to be buried. Previous to his death he stated to Rev. B. F. Delo and his family that he had no fear of death, that it was all rilght. Johnson Wilson was a son of James C. Wilson, of Toby township, and was one of a family of thirteen children, twelve boys and one girl. He was born in 1830 and was sixty-seven years old when he died. Until coming of age he lived on his fathers farm near Cherry Run. After reaching his twenty-first birthday he entered into the business of making charcoal on Licking Creek. In 1856 he married Miss Ada Over. Ten children were born to them, six of whom are living, namely Mrs. Jacob Black, of Clarion, Mrs. F. W. Abrams, of Olean, N. Y., Wilber and Newton, of Huston, Texas, George K. of Mt. Jewett and Zoe B., of Clarion. After his marriage he purchased a farm in Toby township where by his industrious life he accumulated money. Later he formed a partnership with a Mr. Wile, and entered the merchantile [sic] business sunder the firm name of Wilson & Wile at Rimersburg, which the firm conducted for a number of years. After the dissolution of the firm, he moved his family to Shippenville and kept the Shaffer House at that place for four years. In 1882 he was elected County Commissioner after which he moved his family to Clarion where he has since resided. After his term as Commissioner expired he retired to private life occasionally engaged in some light business to keep his energetic mind employed. He was a man of genial disposition kind to all. In fact he was known to all as Uncle John an expression bestowed by those who knew him as a tribute of love to his kindly disposition. He was always ready to assist a friend and his pleasant manners made many a heart rebound in gladness. His business connection was like his acquaintance, large. He had many friends with possibly no enemies. A quiet, gentle man has gone from among us. He will be missed but remembered for many years. The funeral services were held at his late residence on Liberty street last evening at 7:30. The interment takes place at Mt. Zion cemetery near Callensburg, today. The family accompanied by a number of relatives and friends, left early this morning. Mrs. Abrams, of Olean, N. Y., and Geo K. Wilson, of Mt. Jewett , arrived in Clarion on Tuesday. The sympathy of the community is heartily extended to the sorrowing family who have lost a devoted husband and a loving father.
Clarion Democrat, 5/13/1897
Ex-County Commissioner Johnston Wilson passed away after a lingering illness at his home on Liberty street, this place, about 8 oclock on last Monday evening, aged about 68 years. Mr. Wilson had been in failing health for some time past and in January last suffered a stroke of paralysis, from the effects of which he never recovered. The immediate cause of his death was pronounced to be paresis. Uncle Jons. Wilson, as he was familiarly known, was among our old and best known citizens. A man of quiet, genial disposition, he was well liked by all who knew him. In 1881 he was elected to the office of County Commissioner, a capacity in which he served with ability and credit for the three year term, 1882-1885. Since his retirement form office he has been engaged in various business pursuits, until obliged by feeble health, he retired a year or so ago from active business life. He is survived by a widow, three sons, Geo. K., of Mt. Jewett, and Newton and Wilbur Wilson, of Dallas, Texas; and three daughters, Mrs. F. W. Abrams, of Olean, N. Y.; Mrs. Jacob Black and Miss Zoe Wilson of this place, to all of whom is extended the sympathy of the community in their bereavement. Funeral services were conducted at the family residence last evening and this morning the remains were taken to Mt. Zion M E. church cemetery, near Callensburg, for interment.
SOURCE: Sally Jordan Reed. "Obituaries From Clarion County Newspapers, 1895 through 1900." 2002. Print (by permission of the author)
The Clarion Jacksonian, 5/13/1897:
"George K. Wilson of Mt. Jewett, Pa. arrived in Clarion on Monday as did also Mrs. Frank Abrams of Olean, N. Y., called here by the serious condition of their father, Johnson Wilson, whose death occurred on that evening. (Same issue): On last Monday evening at 7:30 the soul of Johnson Wilson returned to its maker. For some time he had been confined to the house almost helpless from a paralytic stroke. He partially recovered, however, and was able to walk up street a few weeks ago attended by his devoted daughter Zoe. He had been slowing sinking the past few days and death did not come unexpectedly. Being conscious that his end was near, he made all the arrangements for his funeral, even expressing a desire as to where he would like to be buried. Previous to his death he stated to Rev. B. F. Delo and his family that he had no fear of death, that it was all rilght. Johnson Wilson was a son of James C. Wilson, of Toby township, and was one of a family of thirteen children, twelve boys and one girl. He was born in 1830 and was sixty-seven years old when he died. Until coming of age he lived on his fathers farm near Cherry Run. After reaching his twenty-first birthday he entered into the business of making charcoal on Licking Creek. In 1856 he married Miss Ada Over. Ten children were born to them, six of whom are living, namely Mrs. Jacob Black, of Clarion, Mrs. F. W. Abrams, of Olean, N. Y., Wilber and Newton, of Huston, Texas, George K. of Mt. Jewett and Zoe B., of Clarion. After his marriage he purchased a farm in Toby township where by his industrious life he accumulated money. Later he formed a partnership with a Mr. Wile, and entered the merchantile [sic] business sunder the firm name of Wilson & Wile at Rimersburg, which the firm conducted for a number of years. After the dissolution of the firm, he moved his family to Shippenville and kept the Shaffer House at that place for four years. In 1882 he was elected County Commissioner after which he moved his family to Clarion where he has since resided. After his term as Commissioner expired he retired to private life occasionally engaged in some light business to keep his energetic mind employed. He was a man of genial disposition kind to all. In fact he was known to all as Uncle John an expression bestowed by those who knew him as a tribute of love to his kindly disposition. He was always ready to assist a friend and his pleasant manners made many a heart rebound in gladness. His business connection was like his acquaintance, large. He had many friends with possibly no enemies. A quiet, gentle man has gone from among us. He will be missed but remembered for many years. The funeral services were held at his late residence on Liberty street last evening at 7:30. The interment takes place at Mt. Zion cemetery near Callensburg, today. The family accompanied by a number of relatives and friends, left early this morning. Mrs. Abrams, of Olean, N. Y., and Geo K. Wilson, of Mt. Jewett , arrived in Clarion on Tuesday. The sympathy of the community is heartily extended to the sorrowing family who have lost a devoted husband and a loving father.
Clarion Democrat, 5/13/1897
Ex-County Commissioner Johnston Wilson passed away after a lingering illness at his home on Liberty street, this place, about 8 oclock on last Monday evening, aged about 68 years. Mr. Wilson had been in failing health for some time past and in January last suffered a stroke of paralysis, from the effects of which he never recovered. The immediate cause of his death was pronounced to be paresis. Uncle Jons. Wilson, as he was familiarly known, was among our old and best known citizens. A man of quiet, genial disposition, he was well liked by all who knew him. In 1881 he was elected to the office of County Commissioner, a capacity in which he served with ability and credit for the three year term, 1882-1885. Since his retirement form office he has been engaged in various business pursuits, until obliged by feeble health, he retired a year or so ago from active business life. He is survived by a widow, three sons, Geo. K., of Mt. Jewett, and Newton and Wilbur Wilson, of Dallas, Texas; and three daughters, Mrs. F. W. Abrams, of Olean, N. Y.; Mrs. Jacob Black and Miss Zoe Wilson of this place, to all of whom is extended the sympathy of the community in their bereavement. Funeral services were conducted at the family residence last evening and this morning the remains were taken to Mt. Zion M E. church cemetery, near Callensburg, for interment.
SOURCE: Sally Jordan Reed. "Obituaries From Clarion County Newspapers, 1895 through 1900." 2002. Print (by permission of the author)
"George K. Wilson of Mt. Jewett, Pa. arrived in Clarion on Monday as did also Mrs. Frank Abrams of Olean, N. Y., called here by the serious condition of their father, Johnson Wilson, whose death occurred on that evening. (Same issue): On last Monday evening at 7:30 the soul of Johnson Wilson returned to its maker. For some time he had been confined to the house almost helpless from a paralytic stroke. He partially recovered, however, and was able to walk up street a few weeks ago attended by his devoted daughter Zoe. He had been slowing sinking the past few days and death did not come unexpectedly. Being conscious that his end was near, he made all the arrangements for his funeral, even expressing a desire as to where he would like to be buried. Previous to his death he stated to Rev. B. F. Delo and his family that he had no fear of death, that it was all rilght. Johnson Wilson was a son of James C. Wilson, of Toby township, and was one of a family of thirteen children, twelve boys and one girl. He was born in 1830 and was sixty-seven years old when he died. Until coming of age he lived on his fathers farm near Cherry Run. After reaching his twenty-first birthday he entered into the business of making charcoal on Licking Creek. In 1856 he married Miss Ada Over. Ten children were born to them, six of whom are living, namely Mrs. Jacob Black, of Clarion, Mrs. F. W. Abrams, of Olean, N. Y., Wilber and Newton, of Huston, Texas, George K. of Mt. Jewett and Zoe B., of Clarion. After his marriage he purchased a farm in Toby township where by his industrious life he accumulated money. Later he formed a partnership with a Mr. Wile, and entered the merchantile [sic] business sunder the firm name of Wilson & Wile at Rimersburg, which the firm conducted for a number of years. After the dissolution of the firm, he moved his family to Shippenville and kept the Shaffer House at that place for four years. In 1882 he was elected County Commissioner after which he moved his family to Clarion where he has since resided. After his term as Commissioner expired he retired to private life occasionally engaged in some light business to keep his energetic mind employed. He was a man of genial disposition kind to all. In fact he was known to all as Uncle John an expression bestowed by those who knew him as a tribute of love to his kindly disposition. He was always ready to assist a friend and his pleasant manners made many a heart rebound in gladness. His business connection was like his acquaintance, large. He had many friends with possibly no enemies. A quiet, gentle man has gone from among us. He will be missed but remembered for many years. The funeral services were held at his late residence on Liberty street last evening at 7:30. The interment takes place at Mt. Zion cemetery near Callensburg, today. The family accompanied by a number of relatives and friends, left early this morning. Mrs. Abrams, of Olean, N. Y., and Geo K. Wilson, of Mt. Jewett , arrived in Clarion on Tuesday. The sympathy of the community is heartily extended to the sorrowing family who have lost a devoted husband and a loving father.
Clarion Democrat, 5/13/1897
Ex-County Commissioner Johnston Wilson passed away after a lingering illness at his home on Liberty street, this place, about 8 oclock on last Monday evening, aged about 68 years. Mr. Wilson had been in failing health for some time past and in January last suffered a stroke of paralysis, from the effects of which he never recovered. The immediate cause of his death was pronounced to be paresis. Uncle Jons. Wilson, as he was familiarly known, was among our old and best known citizens. A man of quiet, genial disposition, he was well liked by all who knew him. In 1881 he was elected to the office of County Commissioner, a capacity in which he served with ability and credit for the three year term, 1882-1885. Since his retirement form office he has been engaged in various business pursuits, until obliged by feeble health, he retired a year or so ago from active business life. He is survived by a widow, three sons, Geo. K., of Mt. Jewett, and Newton and Wilbur Wilson, of Dallas, Texas; and three daughters, Mrs. F. W. Abrams, of Olean, N. Y.; Mrs. Jacob Black and Miss Zoe Wilson of this place, to all of whom is extended the sympathy of the community in their bereavement. Funeral services were conducted at the family residence last evening and this morning the remains were taken to Mt. Zion M E. church cemetery, near Callensburg, for interment.
SOURCE: Sally Jordan Reed. "Obituaries From Clarion County Newspapers, 1895 through 1900." 2002. Print (by permission of the author)
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