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     Victoria Wilson married Edward Gorman in November 1872 at Washington Co., IN.

     Victoria Wilson married Edward Gorman in November 1872 at Washington Co., IN.

     Walter Wilson was born on 22 December 1822 at Maryland.¹ He married Amelia Susan Palmer circa 1857.¹ Walter Wilson died on 7 August 1906 at age 83. He was buried in August 1906 at Lightsville Cemetery, Leaf River Twp., Ogle Co., IL, Find A Grave Memorial# 39990508.

     Wanda Frame Wilson was born on 11 August 1898 at Guernsey Co., OH. She was the daughter of George Morgan Wilson and Marilla Cordelia Frame. Wanda Frame Wilson married Clarence L. Morrison, son of William Clark Morrison and Mary Elizabeth Forsythe, on 16 October 1935 at Guernsey Co., OH. Wanda Frame Wilson died on 22 October 1976 at Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, at age 78. She was buried in October 1976 at Northwood Cemetery, Cambridge, Guernsey Co., OH, Findagrave #105324220.

     Warren Dale Wilson was the son of William Travis Wilson. Warren Dale Wilson died before 2006.

     Warren Ward Wilson was born on 14 October 1890 at Jonesburg, Montgomery Co., MO. He married Anna Elizabeth Martin on 26 November 1913 at Warren Co., MO. Warren Ward Wilson died on 17 July 1968 at Alton, Madison Co., IL, at age 77. He was buried in July 1968 at Valhalla Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Godfrey, Madison Co., IL, Findagrave #62325918.

     Wayne Burton Wilson was born on 15 February 1925 at Benton Co., IA, WW II draft registration. He married Florence Charlene Wilt, daughter of Carl Wesley Wilt and Anita Marie Mullinex, on 17 August 1964 at Valentine, Cherry Co., NE. Wayne Burton Wilson died on 11 May 2017 at Independence, Buchanan Co., IA, at age 92

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Wayne B. Wilson, 92 of Independence died May 11 at Buchanan County Health Center.

He was born Feb 15, 1925 near Garrison, son of William b. and Matilda (Hanson) Wilson. He fraduated from Lincoln High School in Vinton in 1942. In 1945, hwas drafted into the U.S. Army and served two years primarily in the Philippines and Korea. On Aug 17, 1946 (sic) he married Charlene Wilt Gustafson in Valentine, NE. She died Sept 6, 2010. He married Betty Jean Greenwood on Oct 15, 2011.

In 1972, he purchased a farm east of Independence and farmed until he retired in 1991. He was a member of the First United Church of Independence.

Survivors: his wife, seven stepsons, Gary (Barbara) Gustafson of Vinton, Davis Gustafson of Kuna, IN, Alan (Leane Gustafson of Lakefield, MN, Steven (Pamela) Greenwood of Viroqua, WI, David (Sherrie) Greenwood of Rowley, and Eric (Tonya) Greenwood of Rowley, four stepdaughters, Rebecca (Richard) Kimmerle of Chino Valley, AZ, Barbara (John) Fishels of Independence, Melissa (thomas) Franck of Rio Hondo, TX and Jennifer (Phillip) AmAtee of Jesup and many grandchildren and a sister Lois Stueck of Grimes.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Marvel Fett, a brother Warren, a son Kevin and a stepdaughter Susan (Greenwood) Stelter.

Services May 16 at First United Methodist Church in Independence with burial in Mt Hope Cemetery where a military service bagins at 7 p.m.

He was buried in May 2017 at Mount Hope Cemetery, Independence, Buchanan Co., IA, Findagrave #179330764.

     Wellington Weaver Wilson was born on 18 February 1851 at Linn Co. (probably), IA.¹ He married Ella M. Kynett on 17 August 1873 at Lisbon, Linn Co., IA. Wellington Weaver Wilson died on 28 February 1927 at Lisbon, Linn Co., IA, at age 76.

     William Wilson married Nancy (?).

     William Wilson married Abigail Waddell. William Wilson died before 19 October 1850.

     William A. Wilson married Esther Cornelius, daughter of James W. Cornelius and Sarah Elizabeth Shryock, on 12 September 1893.

     William Anderson Wilson was born on 13 March 1857 at Arkansas.¹ He was the son of James W. Wilson and Lucretia Newton. William Anderson Wilson married Mary Cassandra Hood, daughter of Isaac Newton Hood and Sarah Maria Louise Larimore, on 7 February 1883 at Williamson Co., TX. William Anderson Wilson lived on 13 June 1900 at Justice Precinct 4, Williamson Co., TX, Farming.¹ He died on 6 June 1934 at age 77. He was buried in June 1934 at Florence Cemetery, Florence, Williamson Co., TX, Findagrave #10583852.

     William E. Wilson was born on 1 April 1863 at Indiana.¹ He married Dollie Ann Sexton on 23 December 1884 at Grant Co., IN. William E. Wilson died on 21 January 1921 at Grant Co., IN, at age 57. He was buried in January 1921 at Jefferson Cemetery, Upland, Grant Co., IN, Findagrave #6750486.

     William G. Wilson was born in October 1868 at Iowa.¹ He was the son of Gavin Wilson and Jane (?)² William G. Wilson married Clara Amonia Phifer, daughter of John Phifer and Mary Ellen Farris, on 31 December 1891 at Marion Co., IA.

     William H. Wilson was born circa 1840 at Tennessee.¹ He married Maria Isabella Mosby, daughter of Joseph H. Mosby and Maria L. McLean, after 30 August 1860, No children as of June, 1880. Mary and William Wilson were raising two of Mary's nieces, Sue Groves and Helen Pope.¹ Occupation: Gardner in 1880 at Shelby Co., TN.¹

     William Leon Wilson was also known as "Lonnie". He was born on 22 December 1886 at Williamson Co. (probably), TX, WW I and II draft registration. He was the son of William Anderson Wilson and Mary Cassandra Hood. William Leon Wilson married Algia Thorp, daughter of Alice Gower, before January 1920. William Leon Wilson died on 27 January 1976 at age 89. He was buried in January 1976 at Florence Cemetery, Florence, Williamson Co., TX, Findagrave #10541320.

     William Travis Wilson was born on 9 July 1936 at Florence, Williamson Co., TX.¹ He was the son of Heber Oswald Wilson and Geneva Irene Darby.¹ William Travis Wilson died on 24 May 2006 at Las Vegas, Clark Co., NV, at age 69 Obituary (Findagrave.com):

William "Tex" Travis Wilson, 69, of Las Vegas, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2006. He was born July 9, 1936, in Florence, Texas, and resided in Nevada for 13 years. Tex was a big tall (6'5") Texan that had a heart as big as that state. He loved his family and friends more than anything and considered many of his friends as extended family. Wherever he went he made friends and little children always came up to him with no fear. He was preceded in death by his mother, Geneva Irene Darby; father, Heber Oswald Wilson, Sr; and a son, Warren Dale Wilson. Tex is survived by his sole mate, Marga Wilson; sisters, Luana (husband, Ray) Solis, Barbara (husband, Dale) Yoder, and Rita (husband, Lyle) Lovelace; brother, Heber (wife, Eileen) Wilson; and a sister-in-law, Gerlinde Moll in Germany. He leaves a stepdaughter, Marina Bender; and granchildren, Michelle (husband, Matt) English, Brian (wife, Karina) Bender and Cathryn (husband, Bryan) Butters; and a great-grandson- Caden Luke English. He also leaves numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Other surviving children from a previous marriage include, Susan, Robert, and Patty with their respective children.

He was buried in May 2006 at City of Mesa Cemetery, Mesa, Maricopa Co., AZ, Findagrave #65505854.

     Wilson died on 5 April 1922. She was born on 5 April 1922. She was the daughter of Little Maudie Wilson and Eva Lovina Munsinger. Wilson was buried in April 1922 at Garden of Memories, Elkhart, Anderson Co., TX, Findagrave #21501542.

     Ada Florence Wilt was born on 17 June 1880 at Tenth Legion, Rockingham Co., VA. She married Joseph Atwell Conard, son of Marion Francis Conard and Mary Elizabeth Bridges, on 13 January 1898. Ada Florence Wilt died in January 1973 at Warren Co., IL, at age 92.

     Beverly Ann Wilt was born on 28 March 1937 at Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA.¹ She was the daughter of Glenn Merrill Wilt and Ione Mildred Boyer.¹ Beverly Ann Wilt died on 23 April 2020 at Shellsburg, Benton Co., IA, at age 83. She was buried in April 2020 at Oakwood Cemetery, Shellsburg, Benton Co., IA, Findagrave #209451847.

     Bryan Forrest Wilt was born on 26 July 1965 at Dallas, Dallas Co., TX. He was the son of Rev. Marvin Duane Wilt and Colleen Ann Meek. Bryan Forrest Wilt died on 23 October 1965 at Dallas, Dallas Co., TX. He was buried in October 1965 at Restland Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX, Findagrave #170710022.

     Carl Wesley Wilt was born on 8 July 1896 at Benton Co., IA.¹ He was the son of John Wesley Wilt and Ida Florence Freeman.¹ Carl Wesley Wilt married Anita Marie Mullinex, daughter of John Edmund Mullinex and Caroline Koehl, on 6 November 1918 at Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA. Carl Wesley Wilt lived on 7 April 1930 at Canton Twp., Benton Co., IA, farming.² He lived on 20 May 1940 at Canton Twp., Benton Co., IA, farming.³ He died on 11 January 1987 at Independence, Buchanan Co., IA, at age 90

Obituaries -- The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, Iowa); Tuesday, 13 January 1987; Page 8; (Newspapers.com):

INDEPENDENCE

Carl Wesley Wilt, 90, Independence resident the past nine years, died Sunday at East Towne manor, where he had lived two months. Before moving to Independence, he had farmed near Shellsburg since 1918.

Surviving are his wife, Anita; a daughter, Charlene Wilson of Independence; a son, Marvin Duane of Quinlan, Texas; one brother, Glenn of Shellsburg; 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Services: 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Oak Grove Christian Church, rural Shellsburg. Burial: Oak Wood Cemetery, Shellsburg. Friends may call after 7 tonight at White's in Independence.


The Courier (Waterloo, Iowa); Tuesday, 13 Jan 1987; Page 11; (Newspapers.com):

Carl Wesley Wilt

INDEPENDENCE -- Services for Carl Wesley Wilt, 90, will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Oak Grove Christian Church, rural Shellsburg; burial in Oak Wood Cemetery, Shellsburg; he died of complications of age Sunday (Jan. 11) at East Towne Manor, Independence, where he had been a resident for two months; survivors include his wife, Anita; a daughter, Charlene Wilson of Independence; a son, Marvin Duane of Quinlan, Texas; 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; and a brother, Glen Wilt of Shellsburg; he was preceded in death by a son Clare Wesley; a daughter, Caroline Bernice; a grandson; a sister; and a brother; friends may call at White Funeral Home, Independence; Mr. Wilt was a retired Shellsburg area farmer; he moved to Independence nine years ago.

He was buried in January 1987 at Oakwood Cemetery, Shellsburg, Benton Co., IA, Findagrave #147095627.

     Caroline Bernice Wilt was born on 11 March 1920 at Shellsburg, Benton Co., IA.¹ She was the daughter of Carl Wesley Wilt and Anita Marie Mullinex.¹ Caroline Bernice Wilt married John Martin Lieb Jr., son of John Martin Lieb and Jennie Catherine Klippel, on 23 July 1942 at Valdosta, Lowndes Co., GA, The Cedar Rapids Gazette, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Sunday, December 28, 1941; (Cedar Rapids Public Library digital archives):

Caroline Bernice Wilt
SHELLSBURG -- The betrothal of Miss Caroline Bernice Wilt and John J. Lieb is being announced by Miss Wilt's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wilt of Shellsburg. Mr. Lieb, who is in the army air corps at Douglas, Ga., is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Lieb of Atkins.

Miss Wilt is a graduate of the Shellsburg high school and Mr. Lieb was graduated from high school in Atkins. He received his B.S. degree in civil engineering from Iowa State college.
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After Carolyn's death in 1984, John remarried to Letha Hare in 1985 at Enid, OK.

Caroline Bernice Wilt died on 9 January 1984 at Enid, Garfield Co., OK, at age 63. She was buried in January 1984 at Cedar Memorial Park, Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA, Findagrave #80683660.

     Catherine Wilt was born on 11 March 1813 at Pennsylvania.¹ She married George Sword.¹

     Catherine Elizabeth Wilt was also known as "Katie".² She was born on 12 August 1852 at Carroll Co., MD, or York County, Pennsylvania. 1860 and 1880 federal, 1885 Iowa state census, 1900 federal, and 1915 Iowa state censuses show her born in Maryland. 1870 and 1910 federal, and 1925 Iowa state censuses show her born in Pennsylvania. Since her siblings all appear to have been born in Carroll County, Maryland, I have assigned that location to Catherine as well. DLB 2019.¹ She was the daughter of George W. Wilt and Christina Ann Kitzmiller.¹ Catherine Elizabeth Wilt married Elias Plimpton Dye, son of Pierson Dye and Mahitable Hopper, on 19 July 1882 at Iowa. Catherine Elizabeth Wilt lived on 11 June 1900 at Washington Twp., Linn Co., IA, farming.² She and Elias Plimpton Dye were divorced on 9 February 1927 at Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA;

Divorce Notice -- The Cedar Rapids Republican; Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Thursday, October 7, 1926; Page 12 (Newspapers.com):

Complains Her Hubby Drinks; Asks Divorce

Catherine Dye has filed a petition for divorce in district court against Plempton Dye. She claims that since their marriage on July 19, 1882, he has been cruel and inhuman in his treatment towards her, and has become an habitual drunkard.

She asks for absolute divorce, and that the household furniture be awarded her.


The Des Moines Register (Des Moines, Iowa); Thursday, 10 February 1927; Page 19; (Newspapers.com):

Says Husband Didn't Drink Until Nation Voted Prohibition

Cedar Rapids, Feb. 9.-- Prohibition was responsible for their matrimonial bark going on the rock after having sailed a smooth sea for more than forty-four years, according to Mrs. Plimpton Dye, 75 years old; who obtained a divorce here today from Plimpton Dye, 68 years old.

They were married in 1882, and Mrs. Dye asserts her husband did not begin to drink until after the Volstead law became effective. She charged he chased her with a broomstick, broke the furniture and threatened her life when he was in his cups. He did not contest the suit.

Catherine Elizabeth Wilt died on 9 February 1945 at Linn Co., IA, at age 92

Obituary -- The Gazette; Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Friday, February 9, 1945; Page 11 (Newspaper.com):

92-Year-Old Center Point Woman Dies

Mrs. Catherine Elizabeth Dye, 92, who as a child was behind the lines at the battle of Gettysburg, which was fought near her childhood home in Maryland, died at the home of a daughter, Mrs. James Van Fossen, in Center Point at 2:10 a.m. Friday after an extended illness. She was Center Point's oldest resident.

Mrs. Dye, to whom war was an old story, having seen American boys march off to four conflicts, recalled how her mother used to feed passing Civil war soldiers fresh bread, piping hot, from the oven, and how southern soldiers waited not to be served, but pillaged their home for food.

Born at Hanover, Penn., Aug. 12, 1852, Mrs. Dye moved to Shellsburg at the age of 18 and in 1881 was married to Plimpton Dye. Several years later they moved to Center Point, where her son, William, was born. He fought in the Spanish-American war.

Another son, Clifford was killed in France in 1918, and the Center Point Legion post is name for him. Two grandsons, Carl and Orville Dye of Center Point are fighting in this war.

Her husband and two sons having preceded her in death. Mrs. Dye is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Van Fossen and Mrs. John Baumgartner, and a son, William M. Dye, all of Center Point; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

She was a member of the Christian church of Center Point and the American Legion auxillary, and she was a Gold Star mother.

The body will be taken from the Beatty chapel in Cedar Rapids to Center Point, where services will be held at the Christian church at a time to be announced later.


Funeral notice - Catherine Elizabeth (Wilt) Dye, The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, Iowa); Saturday, 10 February 1945; page 2; (Newspapers.com)

Catherine Dye Services

Services for Mrs. Catherine Elizabeth Dye, who died in Center Point Friday, will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the Christian church in Center Point by the Rev. L. Z. Patton. Burial will be in the Center Point Cemetery.

The body was to be taken from the Beatty chapel late today to the family home in Center Point where friends may call.

She was buried in February 1945 at Center Point Cemetery, Center Point, Linn Co., IA, Findagrave #62184434. She was informatio Article -- The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, Iowa); Tuesday, 22 Aug 1944; Page 8; (Newspapers.com):

She's Seen 4 Wars Go By

Special to The Gazette,

CENTER POINT -- War is an old, repeated story for Mrs. Catherine Dye, 92, who has seen American youth march off to fight in four of the nation's conflicts.

She still recalls the eventful battle of Gettysburg, fought near her childhood home in Maryland. She remembers how her mother used to feed the passing soldiers fresh bread, piping hot from the oven; how other soldiers from the South waited not to be served but pillaged their home for food.

But her memories of the Civil war are but a little girl's dreams -- wistful, nebulous and far away. And for that reason she cherishes a small red book autographed by Walter B. Thomas, a Northern officer, which he gave her, a child of 12, as he marched by.

Lived in Shellsburg

Moving to Shellsburg at the age of 18, she was married in 1881 to Plimpton Dye. They lived in that locality for many years before coming to Center Point.

It was while there that her son, William, was born and by the time he had grown to manhood war again came to the United States. Her boy was sent overseas to fight in the Spanish American war -- a thing unheard of at that date. The methods of communication were so remote that Mrs. Dye knew nothing of her son's whereabouts for months at a time. But soon it was over and William returned unhurt.

Then came World War I. By that time another son was ready to fight for his country. Clifford this time went overseas. He was killed in France in 1918, and in his honor the Center Point American Legion post was named.

That was the war to end wars, and Mrs. Dye hoped it would be so. But as her grandchildren grew up, another war grew upon the people of the world. Carl and Orville Dye, her grandsons who live just across the street, went off to fight. And she was proud of them.

No, war is nothing new to Mrs. Dye.
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In observance of her ninety-second birthday the local chapter of the American Legion auxiliary entertained at a party in her home, and a large cake bearing the letters "Our Gold Star Mother" was presented her.

     Charles Wilt married Zella Stoughton, daughter of James Stoughton and Mary C. Coil, in 1910 at Washington Court House, Fayette Co., OH.

     Charlotte Jane Wilt was born in February 1886 at Garrett Co., MD.¹ She was the daughter of Stephen Jacob Wilt and Rhoda Savilla Broadwater.¹ Charlotte Jane Wilt died in April 1968 at Baltimore, MD, at age 82 per SSDI, last residence Baltimore. She was buried in 1968 at Dellinger Cemetery, Swanton, Garrett Co., MD, Findagrave #76560924.

     Clare Wesley Wilt was born in 1922 at Benton Co., IA.¹ He was the son of Carl Wesley Wilt and Anita Marie Mullinex.¹
Note: Newspaper article -- The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, Iowa); Friday, 06 Jun 1930; Page 19; (Newspapers.com):

SHELLSBURG -- Forty-nine boys ands girls enrolled in the Shellsburg consolidated school were neither absent nor tardy during the year n1929030. Following is a list of the honor roll pupils: .......
[ included second grade student, Clare Wilt.]

Clare Wesley Wilt died in December 1941 at Benton Co., IA. He was buried in 1941 at Oakwood Cemetery, Shellsburg, Benton Co., IA.

     Clarence A. Wilt Jr. was born circa September 1925 at Garrett Co., MD.¹ He was the son of Clarence Augustus Wilt and Martha Elizabeth Durst.¹