Biography of John S. Wilson
From Madison Democrat 50th Anniversary
Published by the Madison Democrat, 1908
JOHN S. WILSON, deceased.
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John S. Wilson, eldest son of James and Eleanor Smith Wilson, was born in Somerford township, Madison county, Ohio, October 4, 1837.
His death occurred in London, January 25, 1905.
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He was married January 14, 1858, to Sylvina J. McDonald and to them were born six children, Flora, James W., Harry, Charles, Mrs. Eleanor Wilson Bradley and Mrs. Lucy Wilson Simpkins.
Mr. Wilson, was, by inheritance, a farmer and stockdealer, which he followed in a practical and progressive manner on the same farm for forty-seven years. On account of impaired health he moved his residence to London a few months before his death. He was a well-informed man inheriting his love for reading, and a good memory from his mother, adn was distinguished for his strong common sense.
He was loved by his family, friends, and neighbors, for his plain, blunt honesty, and wholesouled generosity.
He had an advanced standing in the Masonic fraternity and ws buried by the ceremonies of that order.
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Fall Genealogy Seminar
For anyone in your area who is interested in genealogy that they are invited to
the Annual Fall Seminar of Ohio Chapter Palatines to America:
Researching German Immigration in the 18th Century
Columbus, Ohio, Saturday, October 16, 2010, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Ramada Hotel and Conference Center
Four presentations by Marianne S. Wokeck, Ph.D., on Indentured Servitude
and Immigration to America in the 18th Century
Renowned author of Trade in Strangers
Registration Fee $45; Ohio Chapter PalAm Members Discounted Fee $39; Students ages 17-21 $20
Includes morning coffee or tea, Lunch and Gratuity.
Deadline October 4, 2010; For Late Registration add $5.
The seminar is the Culmination of German Heritage Week in Columbus
For more information visit
http://www.oh-palam.org/bookstore/images/2010fallregistrationform.pdf
or write to Ohio Chapter Palatines to America, P.O. Box 302, Worthington, OH 43085
Richard E. Hartle,
Publicity Chairman,
Ohio Chapter Palatines to America
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