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Thomas Wilson

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Thomas Wilson

Birth
Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death
25 Feb 1910 (aged 85)
Quincy, Adams County, Iowa, USA
Burial
Corning, Adams County, Iowa, USA Add to Map
Plot
Block 1 Lot 7
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Adams County Free Press. Corning, Iowa. 2 Mar., 1910, Wed.
PIONEER CITIZEN GONE. Thomas Wilson, a pioneer resident of Adams County, passed away at his home in Corning, Iowa, about 5:45, Friday, Feb. 25th. Although he had been in very poor health for the last few years, he had been able to be up and around until the last day, when he was advised to remain in bed, on account of a bad cold, contracted a few days prior. There seemed to be no symptoms of fever or pneumonia, and he passed away very peaceful, suffering no pain.
Thomas Wilson first saw the light of day in a little farm home in Wilmington county, Delaware, on the 24th day of June 1824. He lived to the ripe old age of 85 years 8 months and 1 day. When only two years of age he was taken by his parents to Belmont County, Ohio, where the family took up residence in a new farm home. In 1845 he was married to Miss Mary Ann Keith, also of Belmont County, Ohio. In 1851 he and his wife and then small family joined the emigration throng westward, and traveling by steamships on the Ohio, Mississippi and Illinois rivers, landed in Illinois and went to Putman county. After one years' residence there, he took his family to a government tract of land in Marshall County, to which place the eyes of he children were turned back to the old homestead. In 1862 touched to the heart with the patriotism that swept over the country, when the first signal for the great civil strife was started, he enlisted as a volunteer in Company H. Of the 164th Illinois Infantry on the 22nd day of August, 1862. After serving two years he was prompted by the sudden and unexpected death of his wife, in May, 1864, to leave the service. He received his discharge by special order of President Abraham Lincoln, after the neighbors in the community, which he had left, petitioned Governor Yates of Illinois for his discharge. Governor Yates then made requisition to President Lincoln, who affixed his own signature to the discharge.
On the 6th of March, 1867, he was married to Miss Mary Battin, who survives. He came to Iowa in February of 1875 and located on a farm in Adams county. After seven more years of toil on the farm he moved to Corning, where he was engaged in various occupations until recent years, when he retired from an active business life.
It goes without saying that he was a true Christian man. In the home, on the street and in the church, he was the same genial, honest, and devoted "Uncle Tommy". He became a Christian in 1860 His early training was received in a Quaker home and many of the beautiful teachings of that faith were prominent in his after life although he, himself became a member of the M.E. Church, after his conversion. In the church of his choice, his face was among the most familiar and his Christ-like life, to all who knew him, a living testimony of his faith.
He was the father of fourteen children, nine of whom are living. The children by the first wife who survive their father are Mrs. Adeline Wilson, of Lincoln, Nebr.; William C. Of Kansas City, Kan.; Mrs. Elizabeth T. Judd of Urbana, Ill., Frank T. Of Creston; and Mrs. Effie Darrah, also of Lincoln, Nebr. Those who departed this life before their father are Mrs. Louisa Judd, Mrs. Anna McCarthy and baby Laura.
Those by the second wife who survive him are Mrs. Kate W. Homan, of Salem, Ore.; Mrs. Stella M. Calhoun, of Denver, Colo.; G. Rolla of Ravenna, Nebr.; David W., of Chadron, Nebr. There were also two daughters, Nellie and Sadie who died in infancy. Besides the nine children he leaves to mourn his death, forty-four grandchildren and thirty-one great-grandchildren number ing eighty-four in all.
His career in the various posts of the Grand Army of the Republic has been equally as remarkable as has been his career in the church. He was one of the first ones to join the Corning Post and has held several different offices in that order.
The funeral was on Monday at 2 o'clock held from the M.E. Church, Corning, Iowa, where the friends and relatives gathered to look for the last time upon the face of the one whom death had claimed. The many beautiful floral offerings expressed the sympathy of loving friends and relatives. Rev. J. Kirkendall, regular pastor of the church officiated, assisted by Rev. D.W. Cassatt, Chaplain of the Post, delivering a sermon, bringing a message which will long be remembered by the loved ones as a fitting tribute to the life of their departed.
The services were in charge of the G.A.R. And the W.R.C., who conducted the last sad rites in their customary manner. The remains were interred in the Walnut Grove Cemetery.
Although the large Wilson family in scattered from coast to coast twenty-one direct descendants with twenty-two other relatives were present at the funeral. All of the children were present with the exception of Mrs. Kate W. Homan, of Salem, Ore., who found it impossible to be present. The relatives present at the funeral were the surviving wife, Mrs. Thomas Wilson of Corning; Mrs. Addaline Wilson and daughters; Mrs. Ida May Wolford, of Lincoln, Nebr.; and Mrs. Maud Burnham, of York, Nebr.; William C. Wilson of Kansas City, Kan.; Mrs. Elizabeth Judd, of Urbana, Illinois, and Mrs. Frank T. Wilson and children, Elva, Mabel, Herbert, Neita, Rena and Ferne of Creston, Iowa; Mrs. M. Effie Darrah, of Lincoln, Nebr., and daughter, Mrs. Adda Hoxie and husband of Corning, Iowa; Mrs. and Mrs. E.N. Calhoun, of Denver, Colo., Mr. and Mrs. G. Rolla Wilson, of Ravenna Nebr.; Mrs. and Mrs. David W. Wilson of Chadron, Nebr.; Miss Florence Judd, of Falls City, Nebr.; Amos and Morris Wilson of Magnolia, Ill.; Frank Hage and Corwin Wilson of Wenona, Ill., and O.G. Howard, of Red Oak, Iowa; beside many relatives living in or near Corning.
Contributor: Jean Wilson (48841367) 1/19/2021

Cemetery Record for Name: Thomas Wilson
Birth Date: 24 Jun 1824
Death Date: 25 Feb 1910, Age: 85
Burial Location: Quincy, Adams, Cemetery: Walnut Grove
General Burial Info: (Blk. 1 lot 7); (Co. H. 122nd Ill. inf.) (On lot with Mary B.), Source: Burial Records Adams County, Ia., Page Number: 357
Contributor: Jean Wilson (48841367) • 9/23/2019

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Iowa Deaths and Burials for Name: Thomas Wilson
Gender: Male, Marital status: Married, Occupation: Farmer Retired
Age: 85, Birth Date: 24 Jun 1824, Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Death Date: 25 Feb 1910, Death Place: Corning, Adams, Iowa
Burial Date: 27 Feb 1910, Burial Place: Adams Co., Iowa
Father: Amos Wilson,Mother: Hannah Brown
FHL Film Number: 1035099, Reference ID: Pg 37 Rn 58
Contributor: Jean Wilson (48841367) •
Adams County Free Press. Corning, Iowa. 2 Mar., 1910, Wed.
PIONEER CITIZEN GONE. Thomas Wilson, a pioneer resident of Adams County, passed away at his home in Corning, Iowa, about 5:45, Friday, Feb. 25th. Although he had been in very poor health for the last few years, he had been able to be up and around until the last day, when he was advised to remain in bed, on account of a bad cold, contracted a few days prior. There seemed to be no symptoms of fever or pneumonia, and he passed away very peaceful, suffering no pain.
Thomas Wilson first saw the light of day in a little farm home in Wilmington county, Delaware, on the 24th day of June 1824. He lived to the ripe old age of 85 years 8 months and 1 day. When only two years of age he was taken by his parents to Belmont County, Ohio, where the family took up residence in a new farm home. In 1845 he was married to Miss Mary Ann Keith, also of Belmont County, Ohio. In 1851 he and his wife and then small family joined the emigration throng westward, and traveling by steamships on the Ohio, Mississippi and Illinois rivers, landed in Illinois and went to Putman county. After one years' residence there, he took his family to a government tract of land in Marshall County, to which place the eyes of he children were turned back to the old homestead. In 1862 touched to the heart with the patriotism that swept over the country, when the first signal for the great civil strife was started, he enlisted as a volunteer in Company H. Of the 164th Illinois Infantry on the 22nd day of August, 1862. After serving two years he was prompted by the sudden and unexpected death of his wife, in May, 1864, to leave the service. He received his discharge by special order of President Abraham Lincoln, after the neighbors in the community, which he had left, petitioned Governor Yates of Illinois for his discharge. Governor Yates then made requisition to President Lincoln, who affixed his own signature to the discharge.
On the 6th of March, 1867, he was married to Miss Mary Battin, who survives. He came to Iowa in February of 1875 and located on a farm in Adams county. After seven more years of toil on the farm he moved to Corning, where he was engaged in various occupations until recent years, when he retired from an active business life.
It goes without saying that he was a true Christian man. In the home, on the street and in the church, he was the same genial, honest, and devoted "Uncle Tommy". He became a Christian in 1860 His early training was received in a Quaker home and many of the beautiful teachings of that faith were prominent in his after life although he, himself became a member of the M.E. Church, after his conversion. In the church of his choice, his face was among the most familiar and his Christ-like life, to all who knew him, a living testimony of his faith.
He was the father of fourteen children, nine of whom are living. The children by the first wife who survive their father are Mrs. Adeline Wilson, of Lincoln, Nebr.; William C. Of Kansas City, Kan.; Mrs. Elizabeth T. Judd of Urbana, Ill., Frank T. Of Creston; and Mrs. Effie Darrah, also of Lincoln, Nebr. Those who departed this life before their father are Mrs. Louisa Judd, Mrs. Anna McCarthy and baby Laura.
Those by the second wife who survive him are Mrs. Kate W. Homan, of Salem, Ore.; Mrs. Stella M. Calhoun, of Denver, Colo.; G. Rolla of Ravenna, Nebr.; David W., of Chadron, Nebr. There were also two daughters, Nellie and Sadie who died in infancy. Besides the nine children he leaves to mourn his death, forty-four grandchildren and thirty-one great-grandchildren number ing eighty-four in all.
His career in the various posts of the Grand Army of the Republic has been equally as remarkable as has been his career in the church. He was one of the first ones to join the Corning Post and has held several different offices in that order.
The funeral was on Monday at 2 o'clock held from the M.E. Church, Corning, Iowa, where the friends and relatives gathered to look for the last time upon the face of the one whom death had claimed. The many beautiful floral offerings expressed the sympathy of loving friends and relatives. Rev. J. Kirkendall, regular pastor of the church officiated, assisted by Rev. D.W. Cassatt, Chaplain of the Post, delivering a sermon, bringing a message which will long be remembered by the loved ones as a fitting tribute to the life of their departed.
The services were in charge of the G.A.R. And the W.R.C., who conducted the last sad rites in their customary manner. The remains were interred in the Walnut Grove Cemetery.
Although the large Wilson family in scattered from coast to coast twenty-one direct descendants with twenty-two other relatives were present at the funeral. All of the children were present with the exception of Mrs. Kate W. Homan, of Salem, Ore., who found it impossible to be present. The relatives present at the funeral were the surviving wife, Mrs. Thomas Wilson of Corning; Mrs. Addaline Wilson and daughters; Mrs. Ida May Wolford, of Lincoln, Nebr.; and Mrs. Maud Burnham, of York, Nebr.; William C. Wilson of Kansas City, Kan.; Mrs. Elizabeth Judd, of Urbana, Illinois, and Mrs. Frank T. Wilson and children, Elva, Mabel, Herbert, Neita, Rena and Ferne of Creston, Iowa; Mrs. M. Effie Darrah, of Lincoln, Nebr., and daughter, Mrs. Adda Hoxie and husband of Corning, Iowa; Mrs. and Mrs. E.N. Calhoun, of Denver, Colo., Mr. and Mrs. G. Rolla Wilson, of Ravenna Nebr.; Mrs. and Mrs. David W. Wilson of Chadron, Nebr.; Miss Florence Judd, of Falls City, Nebr.; Amos and Morris Wilson of Magnolia, Ill.; Frank Hage and Corwin Wilson of Wenona, Ill., and O.G. Howard, of Red Oak, Iowa; beside many relatives living in or near Corning.
Contributor: Jean Wilson (48841367) 1/19/2021

Cemetery Record for Name: Thomas Wilson
Birth Date: 24 Jun 1824
Death Date: 25 Feb 1910, Age: 85
Burial Location: Quincy, Adams, Cemetery: Walnut Grove
General Burial Info: (Blk. 1 lot 7); (Co. H. 122nd Ill. inf.) (On lot with Mary B.), Source: Burial Records Adams County, Ia., Page Number: 357
Contributor: Jean Wilson (48841367) • 9/23/2019

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Iowa Deaths and Burials for Name: Thomas Wilson
Gender: Male, Marital status: Married, Occupation: Farmer Retired
Age: 85, Birth Date: 24 Jun 1824, Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Death Date: 25 Feb 1910, Death Place: Corning, Adams, Iowa
Burial Date: 27 Feb 1910, Burial Place: Adams Co., Iowa
Father: Amos Wilson,Mother: Hannah Brown
FHL Film Number: 1035099, Reference ID: Pg 37 Rn 58
Contributor: Jean Wilson (48841367) •


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  • Added: Oct 3, 2009
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/42666249/thomas-wilson: accessed ), memorial page for Thomas Wilson (24 Jun 1824–25 Feb 1910), Find a Grave Memorial ID 42666249, citing Walnut Grove Cemetery, Corning, Adams County, Iowa, USA; Maintained by Jean Wilson (contributor 48841367).