WILSON, Adam 1834 - 1922

WILSON, BONNETT, BARTHOLOW

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 4/9/2006 at 21:44:39

"The Fairfield Tribune"
June 1, 1922
Page 7, Column 2

Adam WILSON, born in the village of Filehne, near Landsberg, Germany, 20 July 1834, came to U.S. in 1853, landing in New York City. Shortly after which he migrated "out west" arriving at Birmingham, Iowa. He died May 22 at his home in Grinnell. Apr. 7, 1861 (sic 1862) he married Clarissa Jane BONNETT of near Libertyville, Iowa; twelve children, two of whom, Wm. Reuben and Mary Francis, died in infancy. The beloved wife and mother died Feb. 2, 1918.

Living children: Nicholas I. WILSON of Eldon; Kate of Grinnell; Hyman N. of Grinnell; Adam Jr. of Ottumwa; Charles A. of Grinnell; Miss Minnie May of St. Louis, Mo.; Mrs. Carrie BARTHOLOW of Stockport; Daniel P. of Ottumwa, and Edward John of Peoria, Ill..

[Also posted to the Poweshiek and Van Buren Counties' Obituaries boards]

*Transcribed for genealogy purposes; I have no relation to the person(s).

Note: Jefferson County Marriage Records show Adam and Clarissa married 7 Apr 1862, #2174.