Wilson, Owen Lovejoy 1895 - 1916

WILSON

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 5/22/2024 at 16:07:28

Cresco Plain Dealer July 21, 1916 P-1 C-4

A fatal haying accident occurred Tuesday afternoon when Owen Wilson, aged 21 years, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wilson, fell from a load of hay and sustained a broken neck, death resulting before his parents could arrive. The accident occurred at the W. C. Sovereign farm southeast of Cresco, where the young man was employed, and was at work at the time on a load of hay and had started to uncouple the hay loader when he fell, perhaps overcome somewhat by the intense heat of the day. The funeral took place at 10 o’clock Thursday at the house, Rev. Bockoven officiating, with interment in Oak Lawn.

Cresco Plain Dealer July 28, 1916 P-1 C-3

WILSON.
Owen Lovejoy Wilson, son of Henry and Belle Wilson, was born September 16, 1895, and departed this life, July 18, 1916, age 20 years, 10 months and 2 days.
He was the eldest of five children, and is survived by a mother, father, three brothers and one sister, one grandmother and several aunts and uncles.
Owen was a kind and thoughtful boy, always thinking of the welfare of those around him. He will be greatly missed by his many friends.

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