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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

Agnes W Wilson Obituary and Family Listing Published in the Rochester(IN) Sentinel, Tuesday, May 26, 1981 Agnes W. WILSON, 87, of 5724 N. Keytone, Indianapolis died at Indianapolis Community Hospital at 9:20 p.m. Sunday. She was born Dec. 14, 1893 in Union Township of Fulton County to John F. and Emma R. CARTER WILSON. She was a retired statistician with the U. S. Agriculture Department in Washington, D.C. Surviving are a sister, Anna MARTIN, Winterhaven, Fla.; and nieces and nephews. Three brothers and three sisters preceded in death. Services were to be at 1:30 p.m. today at the Harrison-Metzger Funeral Home in Kewanna with the Rev. Gene PERSONETTE officiating. Burial was to be in the Kewanna I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Heart Fund. SOURCE: http://www.fulco.lib.in.us/Genealogy/Tombaugh/Obituaries/Html/1981.htm https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/85266016/agnes-w-wilson

Anna Dora Martin (nee Wilson) Obituary and Family Listing ANNA WILSON MARTIN. 94, of Winter Haven died Thursday. She was born in Kewanna. Ind., and came to Winter Haven in 1917. She was a home economics and art teacher at Winter Haven High School. She served on the Winter Haven Hospital board and was an honorary member of the Florida Sheriff's Association. She was a member of the El. Club's Ladies Auxiliary and the American Legion Auxiliary. She was a charter member of Covenant Presbyterian Church. She is survived by several nieces. including Geneva G. Hewlett of Dundee, and several nephews. Ott-Laughlin Funeral Home. Winter Haven, is in charge of arrangements. Tampa Tribune 3 may 1986 page 80 https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/68451652/anna_martin

Jennie B Henderson (nee Wilson) Obituary and Family Listing Published in the Rochester(IN) News-Sentinel, Monday, July 28, 1941 Mrs. Jennie HENDERSON, 56, of Kewanna, died in the Kelsey hospital, Kewanna, Sunday night from brain concussion and internal injuries she received in an intersection collision Sunday evening about eight o'clock. Mrs. Henderson, riding in a 1938 Ford sedan driven by her son-in-law, Ralph HEWLETT, Toto, Ind., who was accompanied by his wife, and son, Ray [HEWLETT], suffered fatal injuries when the Hewlett auto collided with a car operated by Ronald KRIDER, R.R. 2, Culver. ......... Mrs. Jennie Belle HENDERSON, 56, was born in Kewanna on January 7, 1885, the daughter of John F. and Emma WILSON. In 1904, she was united in marriage to Clyde HENDERSON, who preceded her in death seven years ago. The deceased had resided in Rochester for about ten years, before moving back to Kewanna. She was a member of the Kewanna Methodist church and Rebekah Lodge. Surviving are: one son, Huron [HENDERSON], LaPorte; one daughter, Mrs. Geneva HEWLETT, Toto, Ind.; one grandson, Ray HEWLETT, Toto; four sisters, Mrs. Walter WILSON, Kewanna; Mrs. George HARRINGTON, Mishawaka; Mrs. Ray MARTIN, Winterhaven, Fla.; Mrs. Agnes WILSON, Raleigh, N.C; and three brother, Bert [WILSON], Elwood; Charles [WILSON], Chicago; and Hugh [WILSON], Kewanna. Funeral arrangements, as yet incomplete, will be announced in an early issue of The News-Sentinel. Published in the Rochester(IN) News-Sentinel, Tuesday, July 29, 1941 Funeral services for Mrs. Jennie HENDERSON, who was killed in an auto crash near Burr Oak Sunday, will be held from the Kewanna Methodist church, Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock (DST), Rev. Marshall P. LUCAS officiating. Burial will be made in the I.O.O.F. cemetery at Kewanna. SOURCE: http://www.fulco.lib.in.us/Genealogy/Tombaugh/Obituaries/Html/1941.htm https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/85280320/jennie-b-henderson

Hugh H Wilson Obituary and Family Listing Published in The Rochester Sentinel Tuesday, December 24, 1974 Hugh H. Wilson Hugh H. WILSON, 84, R.R. 1, Kewanna, died at the home of his son, Robert, R.R.4, Bremen, about 11 a.m. Monday. He was born May 3, 1890 to John F. and Emma CARTER WILSON. He was married Feb. 3, 1917 to Zora A. NEFF in Rochester. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Kewanna United Methodist church. Surviving with the wife are three sons, Robert [WILSON], R.R. 4, Bremen; Arthur [WILSON], R.R. 2, Bremen, and Gene [WILSON], Indianapolis; three sisters, Mrs. Nellie WILSON, Rochester; Mrs. Anna MARTIN, Winter Haven, Fla., and Miss Agnes WILSON, Tampa, Fla.; five grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildre. Last ries will b e at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Harrison memorial garden chapel wih the Rev. Richard LOCHNER officiating. Burial wil be in the Kewanna I.O.O.F. cemetery. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Wednesday. SOURCE: Fulton County Indiana Obituaries - 1974 by Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/49390686/hugh-h-wilson