Ellen Wilson 1850-1916

WILSON, SHUMAKE

Posted By: Sharon Elijah (email)
Date: 5/23/2021 at 17:43:29

15 April 1916 - The Clinton Advertiser page 6

Mrs. Ellen A. Wilson died at one o'clock this afternoon at her home, 423 Exchange street. Deceased had been ailing since last September, her death being caused by a tumor.

The deceased was born in the state of Ohio November 7, 1850, her maiden name being Schumake, and moved to Fulton with her parents when seven years of age. On November 11, 1875, she was united in marriage to William M. Wilson, who died April 2nd of this year.

Surviving the deceased is one daughter, Miss Clara, and one son, Charles W., both at home.

Funeral arrangements have not yet been completed.

17 April 1916 - The Clinton Advertiser page 6

Funeral services for the late Mrs. Wm. Wilson will be held Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock from the Congregational church and burial will be in Oakland cemetery.

18 April 1916 - The Clinton Advertiser page 6

Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock the funeral of the late Mrs. William Wilson will be held from her late home on Exchange street to the Congregational church where the funeral service will be conducted by Rev. Woodfin. Interment will be made in Oakland cemetery.

19 April 1916 - The Clinton Advertiser page 6

The funeral of the late Mrs. Wm. M. Wilson was held this afternoon at two o'clock from the Congregational church with Rev. Woodin officiating and burial was in Oakland cemetery. Among those from out of town who attended were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brown and children, Howard and Elsie of Aurora, Ill., and Mr. and Mrs. S. Gardner of Davenport.

The pallbearers were S. C. Rand, T. T. Ashton, W. D. Jacobsen, E. C. H. Moeszinger, W. J. Lackle and W. W. Scott.