Wilson, Stewart 1846 - 1920

WILSON

Posted By: Ray Wilson (email)
Date: 10/22/2005 at 19:53:20

Obituary
The Howard County Times
Cresco, IA
Wednesday
May 19, 1920
Page 7
Wilson

Stewart Wilson was born in St. Lawrence county, New York May 20, 1846. His parents were both natives of Ireland. He spent his boyhood days in New York and accompanied his parents to Wisconsin, settling in Dane county. He was educated in the rural schools of New York and also attended a select school.

In 1865 Mr. Wilson when nineteen years of age purchased a fifty acre tract of land in Wisconsin on which he lived until 1872.

On the 25th of September, 1872, Mr. Wilson was united in marriage to Miss Mary Wilson of Fon Du Lac Wis. To this union were born two children -- Frank Wilson, of Cresco, and Nellie, Mrs. J. B. Rostratter of Minneapolis.

In 1872 he with his wife came to Howard county and resided on a farm in New Oregon twp. until 1903 when they came to Cresco to enjoy a well deserved retirement.

Mr. Wilson was a kind and loving father and friend always willing to help and do all he could for others. He was very prominent, holding several minor trusts of honor both in his home district as well as in the city.

Mr. Wilson departed this life on the 11th day of May, 1920, at the age of 73 years, 11 months and 11 days.

He leaves to mourn his death his devoted wife, his two children, a brother John Wilson of Cresco and six grandchildren.

Card of Thanks

We wish to express our thanks to our neighbors and friends for the kindness and sympathy extended to us during the bereavement of our loving husband and father, and also for the beautiful floral offerings.

Mrs. S. Wilson
Mr. and Mrs. John Rostratter and family.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wilson and family.
Mr. and Mrs. John Wilson and family.