WILLSHER, Thomas Harry 1878-1946

WILLSHER, GIBBS, THURGAR, GILBERT

Posted By: Diane M Scott (email)
Date: 7/30/2012 at 10:55:16

Thomas Harry Willsher – March 1, 1878 -- October 16, 1946

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FUNERAL TO BE FRIDAY FOR RETIRED FARMER WHO DIED AT ROCKFORD

Rockford – Funeral services for Thomas Harry Willsher, 68, who died suddenly at his home here Tuesday afternoon, will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Rockford Methodist church.

Mr. Willsher was a farmer near Mason City for 30 years before retiring and moving here 11 years ago.

He is survived by his wife, 5 sons, George, Nora Springs; Claude, Osage; Fred, Phoenix, Arizona; and Clare and Lynn, at home; and 2 daughters, Evelyn and Gladys, both at home.

Mason City Globe Gazette, Thursday, October 17, 1946

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WWI Draft Registration: September 12, 1918
Thomas Harry Wilsher,age 40, living in Mason City, Cerro Gordo, Iowa; born March 1, 1878 in Great Britain (England); Farmer; married nearest relative wife, Clara E Wilsher.

**note his last name was spelled this way in the record.

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The 1925 Iowa Census shows

Thomas H Willsher, parents George Willsher and Emma Thurgar, all born England

Clara E Willsher; parents William Gibbs and Ellen Gilbert