Isaac Newton Wilson was born in the Moorfield area in Hardy County in Virginia and this area became part of West Virginia when it was formed during the Civil War. He was the son of James Harvey Wilson(1763-1822) and Hannah (Jamison) Wilson(1770-1834). Isaac Wilson was a young man when he went to Illinois in 1816 with his parents. On 12 October 1829 he married Hannah Decker(1810-1880) in Crawford County, IL. There were eleven children born: James A. Wilson, married Ellen Paull; Isaac D. Wilson; William W. Wilson; John P. Wilson; Edward S. Wilson; Luke Wilson; Medford B. Wilson, married Nettie Ames; and Sarah M. Wilson, married Allen Tindolph; Thomas E. Wilson; Jacob L. Wilson, Infant daughter.
Notes from History of Crawford County 1883 Part 1 Ch.12 page 141-142. Exerpts from the Robinson Argus entitled, "Palestine Forty Years Ago".
The taverns were owned by the Wilsons and Elisha Fitch. The one owned by Wilson changed hands frequently, and became the Garrard House. I. N. Wilson run it for years, and made money at the business. It was a great place of resort for a hundred miles around. People who came to buy land and to attend court stopped at it, and it was often the scene of balls and parties, grand and gorgeous for a backwoods community. It was the stage stand, and this brought it all the transient custom. The old-fashioned sign swung in front of both these old-fashioned taverns. The device on Wilson's was the rising sun, and that on FItch's the moon a few days old. As he had but little custom compared to Wilson, the boys called it the "Dry-moon tavern". The Garrard House is still in operation, but the gay times it once knew it now knows no more.
Obituary of Isaac Newton WILSON, published in The Robinson Constitution, 23 Feb 1887
In Memorium
After an illness of short duration Mr. Isaac N. Wilson entered on the rest that remains for the people of God. He died at the home of his son - Isaac D. Wilson, in Wyandotte, Kansas, February 14th, 1887, in the 82d year of his age. His remains were brought back to Palestine, his old home for interment, where they were quietly laid beside his wife in the Palestine cemetery Thursday last, being followed to the final resting place by a large concourse of relatives and sorrowing friends. The last sad rites were conducted by Rev. Meeter, of Sullivan, Indiana. Mr. Wilson was a kind, benevolent and generous hearted gentleman. His geniality and amiability of character made him many warm friends wherever he resided. He leaves surviving him four sons and one daughter, viz: James A., Isaac D., Luke F., Medford B., and Sarah (Tindolph) Wilson. Mr. Wilson was born in Hardy county, Virginia, in the year 1804. When thirteen years old he came with his parents to this county, settling at Palestine, in 1817. When he grew to manhood, he followed in the footsteps of his father by running a hotel in Palestine, until about the year 1855, when he removed to Olney, Ill., where he resided until the death of his wife, after which he removed to Wyandotte, Kansas, where he resided with his son - Isaac D. Wilson. Mr. Wilson united with the Presbyterian church while living at Palestine, and remained true to his principles, until death overtook him.
Notes from History of Crawford County 1883 Part 1 Ch.12 page 141-142. Exerpts from the Robinson Argus entitled, "Palestine Forty Years Ago".
The taverns were owned by the Wilsons and Elisha Fitch. The one owned by Wilson changed hands frequently, and became the Garrard House. I. N. Wilson run it for years, and made money at the business. It was a great place of resort for a hundred miles around. People who came to buy land and to attend court stopped at it, and it was often the scene of balls and parties, grand and gorgeous for a backwoods community. It was the stage stand, and this brought it all the transient custom. The old-fashioned sign swung in front of both these old-fashioned taverns. The device on Wilson's was the rising sun, and that on FItch's the moon a few days old. As he had but little custom compared to Wilson, the boys called it the "Dry-moon tavern". The Garrard House is still in operation, but the gay times it once knew it now knows no more.
Obituary of Isaac Newton WILSON, published in The Robinson Constitution, 23 Feb 1887
In Memorium
After an illness of short duration Mr. Isaac N. Wilson entered on the rest that remains for the people of God. He died at the home of his son - Isaac D. Wilson, in Wyandotte, Kansas, February 14th, 1887, in the 82d year of his age. His remains were brought back to Palestine, his old home for interment, where they were quietly laid beside his wife in the Palestine cemetery Thursday last, being followed to the final resting place by a large concourse of relatives and sorrowing friends. The last sad rites were conducted by Rev. Meeter, of Sullivan, Indiana. Mr. Wilson was a kind, benevolent and generous hearted gentleman. His geniality and amiability of character made him many warm friends wherever he resided. He leaves surviving him four sons and one daughter, viz: James A., Isaac D., Luke F., Medford B., and Sarah (Tindolph) Wilson. Mr. Wilson was born in Hardy county, Virginia, in the year 1804. When thirteen years old he came with his parents to this county, settling at Palestine, in 1817. When he grew to manhood, he followed in the footsteps of his father by running a hotel in Palestine, until about the year 1855, when he removed to Olney, Ill., where he resided until the death of his wife, after which he removed to Wyandotte, Kansas, where he resided with his son - Isaac D. Wilson. Mr. Wilson united with the Presbyterian church while living at Palestine, and remained true to his principles, until death overtook him.
Isaac Newton Wilson was born in the Moorfield area in Hardy County in Virginia and this area became part of West Virginia when it was formed during the Civil War. He was the son of James Harvey Wilson(1763-1822) and Hannah (Jamison) Wilson(1770-1834). Isaac Wilson was a young man when he went to Illinois in 1816 with his parents. On 12 October 1829 he married Hannah Decker(1810-1880) in Crawford County, IL. There were eleven children born: James A. Wilson, married Ellen Paull; Isaac D. Wilson; William W. Wilson; John P. Wilson; Edward S. Wilson; Luke Wilson; Medford B. Wilson, married Nettie Ames; and Sarah M. Wilson, married Allen Tindolph; Thomas E. Wilson; Jacob L. Wilson, Infant daughter.
Notes from History of Crawford County 1883 Part 1 Ch.12 page 141-142. Exerpts from the Robinson Argus entitled, "Palestine Forty Years Ago".
The taverns were owned by the Wilsons and Elisha Fitch. The one owned by Wilson changed hands frequently, and became the Garrard House. I. N. Wilson run it for years, and made money at the business. It was a great place of resort for a hundred miles around. People who came to buy land and to attend court stopped at it, and it was often the scene of balls and parties, grand and gorgeous for a backwoods community. It was the stage stand, and this brought it all the transient custom. The old-fashioned sign swung in front of both these old-fashioned taverns. The device on Wilson's was the rising sun, and that on FItch's the moon a few days old. As he had but little custom compared to Wilson, the boys called it the "Dry-moon tavern". The Garrard House is still in operation, but the gay times it once knew it now knows no more.
Obituary of Isaac Newton WILSON, published in The Robinson Constitution, 23 Feb 1887
In Memorium
After an illness of short duration Mr. Isaac N. Wilson entered on the rest that remains for the people of God. He died at the home of his son - Isaac D. Wilson, in Wyandotte, Kansas, February 14th, 1887, in the 82d year of his age. His remains were brought back to Palestine, his old home for interment, where they were quietly laid beside his wife in the Palestine cemetery Thursday last, being followed to the final resting place by a large concourse of relatives and sorrowing friends. The last sad rites were conducted by Rev. Meeter, of Sullivan, Indiana. Mr. Wilson was a kind, benevolent and generous hearted gentleman. His geniality and amiability of character made him many warm friends wherever he resided. He leaves surviving him four sons and one daughter, viz: James A., Isaac D., Luke F., Medford B., and Sarah (Tindolph) Wilson. Mr. Wilson was born in Hardy county, Virginia, in the year 1804. When thirteen years old he came with his parents to this county, settling at Palestine, in 1817. When he grew to manhood, he followed in the footsteps of his father by running a hotel in Palestine, until about the year 1855, when he removed to Olney, Ill., where he resided until the death of his wife, after which he removed to Wyandotte, Kansas, where he resided with his son - Isaac D. Wilson. Mr. Wilson united with the Presbyterian church while living at Palestine, and remained true to his principles, until death overtook him.
Notes from History of Crawford County 1883 Part 1 Ch.12 page 141-142. Exerpts from the Robinson Argus entitled, "Palestine Forty Years Ago".
The taverns were owned by the Wilsons and Elisha Fitch. The one owned by Wilson changed hands frequently, and became the Garrard House. I. N. Wilson run it for years, and made money at the business. It was a great place of resort for a hundred miles around. People who came to buy land and to attend court stopped at it, and it was often the scene of balls and parties, grand and gorgeous for a backwoods community. It was the stage stand, and this brought it all the transient custom. The old-fashioned sign swung in front of both these old-fashioned taverns. The device on Wilson's was the rising sun, and that on FItch's the moon a few days old. As he had but little custom compared to Wilson, the boys called it the "Dry-moon tavern". The Garrard House is still in operation, but the gay times it once knew it now knows no more.
Obituary of Isaac Newton WILSON, published in The Robinson Constitution, 23 Feb 1887
In Memorium
After an illness of short duration Mr. Isaac N. Wilson entered on the rest that remains for the people of God. He died at the home of his son - Isaac D. Wilson, in Wyandotte, Kansas, February 14th, 1887, in the 82d year of his age. His remains were brought back to Palestine, his old home for interment, where they were quietly laid beside his wife in the Palestine cemetery Thursday last, being followed to the final resting place by a large concourse of relatives and sorrowing friends. The last sad rites were conducted by Rev. Meeter, of Sullivan, Indiana. Mr. Wilson was a kind, benevolent and generous hearted gentleman. His geniality and amiability of character made him many warm friends wherever he resided. He leaves surviving him four sons and one daughter, viz: James A., Isaac D., Luke F., Medford B., and Sarah (Tindolph) Wilson. Mr. Wilson was born in Hardy county, Virginia, in the year 1804. When thirteen years old he came with his parents to this county, settling at Palestine, in 1817. When he grew to manhood, he followed in the footsteps of his father by running a hotel in Palestine, until about the year 1855, when he removed to Olney, Ill., where he resided until the death of his wife, after which he removed to Wyandotte, Kansas, where he resided with his son - Isaac D. Wilson. Mr. Wilson united with the Presbyterian church while living at Palestine, and remained true to his principles, until death overtook him.
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Born July 21, 1804, Died Feb.14, 1887, Aged 83 Ys. 6 Ms. 24 Ds
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