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John F Wilson Obituary and Family Listing Obituary - Sentinel (Rochester, Indiana) - Tue, Feb. 2, 1937 John F. Wilson, aged 90 years, 8 months and 25 days, a pioneer citizen of Union township passed away Monday afternoon [February 1, 1937] at 2:35 o'clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Jennie Henderson, of Kewanna. Death resulted from complications following an illness of over two years' duration. Mr. Wilson was one of the most widely known and highly respected citizens of Fulton county and leaves a host of friends in Fulton, Cass and Pulaski counties. For a long term of years he was an instructor in the Union township schools and also was engaged in farming interests in that locality. He retired from active business duties about ten years ago. John F., son of Thomas and Agnes Wallace Wilson, was born in Union township, Fulton county, Indiana on May 7th, 1846. He was a resident of that community throughout his entire life. On December 28th, 1871 he was united in marriage to Martha HORN. One son, Charles H. WILSON, of Oak Park, Ill., was born to this union. Mrs. Wilson preceded him in death 61 years ago. Mr. Wilson and Emma CARTER were united in wedlock on December 20th, 1877. The deceased was a member of the Kewanna Methodist church and the I.O.O.F. lodge. He was a member of the fraternal organization for over 61 years. It was learned that Mr. Wilson attempted to enlist in a volunteer infantry during the early days of the Civil war but a fractured leg injury which also tore away a large portion of the calf of his leg prevented his acceptance for duty. The survivors are the widow, and the following children: Mrs. Margaret Harrington, of Mishawaka, Mrs. Jennie Henderson, Mrs. Nellie Wilson, Hugh Wilson, all of Kewanna; Charles H. Wilson, of Oak Park, Ill.; Bert Wilson, of Elwood, Ind.; Mrs. Anna D. Martin, of Winter Haven, Fla., and Miss Agnes Wilson, of Washington, D.C. A son, Thomas Wilson, preceded in death. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon. Complete details of the rites however, had not been completed as this issue of The News-Sentinel went to press. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/52219951/john_f_wilson