WILSON, Cornelia (CHISMAN), 1846-1893

WILSON, CHISMAN

Posted By: Volunteer-Betty Hootman
Date: 10/20/2012 at 14:14:23

----Mrs. Omar Wilson died Nov 8, and was buried the 9, at Lebanon. Her death was very unexpected. Her brothers and sisters from Wapello county were present at her funeral.-----
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Obituary

Mrs. Omer Wilson (nee) Cornelia Chisman was born in Dearborn county, Indiana, Jan. 2, 1846, and died Nov. 8th 1893. While quite small her parents moved to Wapello Co., Iowa. On the 21 day of February 1866 she was united in marriage to Omer Wilson. To them were born six sons and two daughters. Mrs. Wilson died very suddenly, suffering but a few hours. She leaves a devoted husband and dear children to mourn for her. She was a loving wife, kind mother and will be missed by all who knew her. She had a kind word for every one and was always ready to help those in need, and was respected by all who knew her. The relief Corps of Milton, of which she was a member, and the G.A.R. took charge of the remains. The funeral was held in the M. E. church at Lebanon at 2 o’clock p.m. the 9th inst., Rev. R. Breeden conducting the services and Rev. T. A. Renfro assisting. Her brothers and sisters of Wapello county, Iowa attended the funeral. The remains were followed by one of the largest concourses of sympathizing relatives and friends that was ever witnessed to the Lebanon cemetery, where they were laid tenderly away to await the voice of the Son of God which shall awaken the sleeping dead.
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Resolution

WHEREAS: Our beloved sister Mrs. Omer Wilson has been called from time to eternity, thereby leaving an aching void in the hearts of husband, family and a vacant chair in the ranks of the Woman’s Relief Corps therefore be it.

RESOLVED: That we extend out heartfelt sympathy to our esteemed comrade and family in their sad bereavement. We pray that the star of faith may console and lead them on until that day when the family circle broken here on earth will be reconstructed in brighter beauty where separation never takes place and the parting hand is never given.

RESOLVED; That our charter be suitably draped and a copy of these resolutions be sent to the MILTON HERALD for publication, also be spread on the minutes of the corps.
Mary J. Hagler
Jennie O. Dysart
Mary L. Simpson

Source: Van Buren Co. Genealogical Society Obituary Book A-2, page 218, Keosauqua Public Library; Keosauqua, IA