Wilson, Hiram 1814 - 1893

WILSON, KNEESKERN

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Date: 5/19/2024 at 21:00:46

Source: Decorah Republican August 24, 1893 P 8 C 2

--After so long an illness Hiram Wilson passed quietly away, last Tuesday, Aug. 15th. He was in his seventy-ninth year. For a number of years he has been troubled with spinal complaint, which grew worse this summer, and finally ended in death. The funeral was held at the M.E church, August 17th, Rev. Berry officiating. The interment was made at the Centennial burying ground.

Transcriber’s Note: The deceased was born in 1814 according to Find a Grave.

Source: Decorah Republican August 24, 1893 P 8 C 4

WILSON – At his home in Frankville. Tuesday, Aug 15th, 1893, Hiram Wilson, aged 78 years, 8 months, 15 days.
Mr. Wilson was one of the oldest residents of Winnesheik county, having come here and lived in Frankville township since October, 1858. He was born in 1814 in St. Lawrence Co., N.Y., and was married to Miss Eva Kneeskern, of Oswego Co., N.Y., coming from there to Iowa. Two sons and two daughters survive him. The funeral services were held at the Frankville M.E. church, Rev. B.F. Berry officiating. Internment occurred at the Centennial cemetery.

“Man goeth to his long home and the mourners go about the streets.” XX.

Greenwood Centennial Cemetery
 

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