Ella Wilson 1819-1904

WILSON, MCKIBBEN, MCCLURE, HENSLEIGH

Posted By: Beverly Gerdts (email)
Date: 8/8/2024 at 14:03:04

The Wapello Republic, Columbus Junction, Iowa
Thursday, December 15, 1904
Page 1

Miss Ella Wilson died of pneumonia at her home in Morning Sun Saturday evening at 9:15 o'clock. The funeral took place Monday morning from the Reformed Presbyterian church, of which she was a member. The pastor, Dr. C. D. Trumbull, conducted the services, assisted by Rev. J. P Nesbit and Rev. J. McCaw. Miss Wilson was born in Pennsylvania in 1819. The family moved to Iowa in the early 50's. Of ten children one brother and three sisters survive her; namely, James Wilson, Mrs McKibben and Mrs. McClure, of Morning Sun, and Mrs. Will Hensleigh, of Mediapolis. The interment was made in Sharon cemetery.