Obituary George W. Wilson

George W. Wilson was born in Mantua township, Gurnsey county, Ohio, June 13, 1841, and died at his home in Luray, Mo., March 16, 1904, at the age of 62 years, nine months and three days. He was married to Sadie E. Richman, of Scotland county, Mo., May 28, 1871, she having lived but a short time. He was married again to Mariah J. Mathias of Memphis, Mo. To this union were born five children, three daughters and two sons. The eldest, a daughter, having preceded him to the better land at the age of 13 years.

He was a soldier in the Civil War, a member of Co. A, 78`h Regiment, Ohio Volunteers, Infantry, and served through the entire war, after which he came to Missouri, and spent the remainder of his life in Clark and Scotland counties, and served his community in an official manner for many years.

Mr. Wilson had been a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge for about 35 years, to which he was true and loyal. In early life, he united with the Methodist Episcopal church of Memphis, Mo., of which he remained a member until God called him home. He was faithful to God, loyal to his country, lodge and home.

He was a kind and loving husband, affectionate father, and obliging neighbor, and a true friend, which was demonstrated by the large congregation that gathered to pay their last tribute of respect to their departed friend.

He leaves a wife and four children, all of whom were at his bedside at the time of his death: Emma E. Chapel, of Wyaconda, Mo.; Herbert C.; Grace C. and Flora M. Wilson, of Luray, and an only sister, Mrs. E. J. Hall, of Columbus, Ohio, and many relatives to mourn their loss. The funeral services occurred at the Methodist Protestant Church, of Luray, Mo., by the pastor, Rev. Edgar A. Sexsmith, in conjunction with the I. O. O. F. Lodge. The sermon was from 1S` Thess. 4-14, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Luray (Combs) Cemetery, to await the morning of the resurrection.

1883 Pensioners' Roll: George W. Wilson, "chronic diarrhea