John B. (J.B.) Willson married Lorene F. Burke in 1925. Lorene was born November 9, 1902. They began farming in the fall of 1927, after working for others in the meantime. They were hailed out in 1928, but continued farming until 1964 or 1965. The "dirty Thirties" provided most of the hardships that their grandparents had endured.
On October 16, 1942, the Willsons moved to Leal where J.B. assumed the duties of postmaster, and continued farming on the side. Mr. Willson retired as postmaster on May 30, 1975.
Active in community affairs, the Willsons were involved on school boards, church boards, canteens, the Youth Recreation program and the church choir.
Kenneth Willson, the son, is farming with his wife, Marlys, at Litchville. Their children are: Becky Lynn, Bonnie Kay, Timothy Jon, Jodie Rae, and Jill Marie.
Source: Barnes County History 1976 Page 269
From marriage certificate:
John Burrell Willson (20) Leal, ND
Larene Burke (22) Leal, ND
Married in Valley City on October 30, 1925
Witnesses: Mary E. Willson & Geo. J. Ross
Clergy: Thomas E. Nugent, First Congregational Church
John B. (J.B.) Willson married Lorene F. Burke in 1925. Lorene was born November 9, 1902. They began farming in the fall of 1927, after working for others in the meantime. They were hailed out in 1928, but continued farming until 1964 or 1965. The "dirty Thirties" provided most of the hardships that their grandparents had endured.
On October 16, 1942, the Willsons moved to Leal where J.B. assumed the duties of postmaster, and continued farming on the side. Mr. Willson retired as postmaster on May 30, 1975.
Active in community affairs, the Willsons were involved on school boards, church boards, canteens, the Youth Recreation program and the church choir.
Kenneth Willson, the son, is farming with his wife, Marlys, at Litchville. Their children are: Becky Lynn, Bonnie Kay, Timothy Jon, Jodie Rae, and Jill Marie.
Source: Barnes County History 1976 Page 269
From marriage certificate:
John Burrell Willson (20) Leal, ND
Larene Burke (22) Leal, ND
Married in Valley City on October 30, 1925
Witnesses: Mary E. Willson & Geo. J. Ross
Clergy: Thomas E. Nugent, First Congregational Church
Family Members
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Milton Hilborn Willson
1894–1969
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Clifford Henry Willson
1896–1987
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Fred Stewart Willson
1899–1998
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Gordon Lee Willson
1902–1981
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Edith Ialine Willson VanDevender
1903–1988
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Vivian B. Willson Burke
1907–1987
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Irwin Atwood Willson
1909–2001
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Howard Bruce Willson
1913–1985
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Merrill Ross "Peck" Willson
1916–1983
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