Elizabeth Wilson born 1839

WILSON

Posted By: Karen Bergquist Uhr, volunteer
Date: 11/1/2012 at 13:44:55

Elizabeth, wife of Josiah Wilson died very unexpectantly Saturday, Jan 21 in the 43rd year of her age. She was born in Harrison County, Ohio
November 14, 1839 emigrated to Iowa in 1841 and has been a resident of Van Buren County ever since. She was united in marriage to Josiah Wilson December 26, 1865. She leaves a heartbroken husband and five children to mourn her untimely loss. She was a member of the M.E. Church 23 years and lived a devoted Christian. She was called very sudenly and without much warning, but we hope she was prepared to meet the Savior who died that we might live.

We miss thee, dear companion
When returned from the laboring field,
We feel sad and lonely dearest
But are compelled to yield

We miss thee, mother dear,
When we look around the room,
Our sorrowing hearts most yearn,
For the ones loved happy home.

We miss thee, sister dear,
Thy warm and tender heart,
Sorrow and sadness meets us here,
At the thought that we must part

We loved thee, dearest friend.
Thy kind and soothing word,
We hope to strike glad hands with thee,
in a home ruled by our God

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