Thamson H. (Haines) Wilson (1922)

WILSON, HAINES, BARNETT, MCBRIDE, HORTON

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Date: 9/22/2013 at 17:11:33

Winterset Madisonian
Wednesday, February 15, 1922
Page 7

Earlham

The funeral of Tamason H. Wilson was held on Friday afternoon at the Friends church. A large crowd filled the church to pay the last tribute to one of the pioneers of this vicinity.

Mrs. Wilson was a woman known by many, for until the last few years, since she has been confined to her home on account of sickness, she was active in church, missionary and W.C.T.U. work. She was a member of the Friends church, and Christ was always exemplified in her life. During the past six years, she has been confined to her room and most of that time to her bed. Her husband, Barnett Wilson, died last August and she felt his loss keenly.

She leaves six children to mourn her going, but they know she has gone where there is no more sickness or death. Her children are: Mrs. Atha Barnett and Mrs. Ida McBride, both of Earlham; Mrs. Barnett, of Indianola; Mrs. James Horton of Whittier, Calif., and Will Wilson of Walla Walla, Wash.
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Earlham Echo
Earlham, Iowa
Wednesday, February 15, 1922

Thamson Haines Wilson, eldest daughter of Wm. J. and Elizabeth Haines began lifes journey in Randolph County, Indiana on April 30, 1845. In the year 1858 she with her parents came to Guthrie County, Iowa locating on a farm near Dexter.

In the early morning of her journey she took as her comrade of the way, as her pilot, shield and strength the Christ of Galilee and all along the way her life testified of the blessedness of this choice. She was converted when a young girl and was among the first to unite with the Methodist Episcopal Church of Dexter after its organization, but with her removal to Earlham she brought her letter to the Friends Church and remained a loved and loyal member until her death. She was interested and active in its work serving in various capacities so long as health permitted. She served as an Overseer in the church for a number of years. She was faithful and punctual at all the services of the church and the meetings of the Women’s Missionary Society. She was also an earnest worker in the W.C.T.U.

She was united in marriage to Barnett Wilson on March 20, 1864. They established their new home in a log cabin just one mile north of Earlham on what is still known as the Wilson farm. But with the persistent toil and wise economy of the early pioneers, the log cabin gave place to a comfortable farm house. The early years of toil and effort was rewarded with comfort and sustenance in the declining years.

Five children came to this home. They are Lizzie Barnett and Ida McBride, of Earlham; Mary Barnett of Indianola, Iowa; Nellie Horton of Whittier, California and William Wilson, of Washington.

For six years and a half she was confined to her home and a greater part of the time to her bed as a result of paralysis but through it all she was happy and patient, always appreciative of every attention given her by her faithful attendants, and every token of love and sympathy of her friends and neighbors.

Her husband departed this life on August 1, 1921 and she came to her journey’s end early Sabbath morning Feb. 5, 1922. She leaves her five children all of whom, excepting Nellie of California were present at the funeral. She also has thirteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren to revere her memory.

Funeral services were held in the Friends church Friday, Feb. 10 at 2 p.m., Rev. Chas. Lescault, officiating, assisted by Mrs. Lescault.

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