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         THOMAS R. WILSON, a farmer residing on section 28, Morning Sun Township, is a Hawkeye by birth, born in Louisa County, March 17, 1841. He is a son of John and Isabella Wilson, whose sketch will be found on another page of this work. He was reared upon a farm in this county, and like thousands of others received his education in the typical log school-house. As soon as he was old enough he began working upon the farm, remaining at home until attaining his majority, when he went to Oregon Territory, where he was engaged in driving team and freighting through the rough and unsettled country. Not being satisfied with this manner of life, he returned to Louisa County after four years, and was united in marriage, in 1866, with Miss Mary A. Brown, daughter of Hamilton and Sarah (Ramsey) Brown, whose sketch appears in this work. By this union there were seven children: Sarah I., born Oct. 22, 1867; . . .

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. . . Frances E., Sept. 19, 1869; Cora E., Nov. 4, 1872; Lillie May, Jan. 21, 1875; Mary M., July 21, 1879; Lena B., Aug. 21, 1883, and Zora B., March 9, 1887.

Mr. Wilson’s business is that of general farming. He is a Republican in politics, an ardent supporter of the principles of that party, and has held several local offices of trust. He and his wife are members of the United Presbyterian church, are liberal supporters toward its support, and active workers for its interests. As a citizen, Mr. Wilson is true and worthy, as a neighbor, friendly and accommodating, as a husband and father, kind and affectionate, as a Christian, devoted and faithful.