James Wilson

Article taken from The Decauter Star Sentinel, April 27, 1895

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 Wilson-James Wilson died at his home 889 West Green street at 7 o'clock a.m., Thursday April 25, after a two weeks illness with kidney trouble.  The deceased was born Feb. 20, 1826, in Washington county, Pa., and moved to this county in 1870.  He was married to Amanda Farney, at Portsmouth, O., in 18564, and to this union were born four children, three sons and one daughter.  The tree sons and a wife survive him.  They are Morris E., Thos, G., and Chas, C., all of this city.  Mr. Wilson resided on a farm until 1186, when he moved to this city to spend his days in comfort and quietude as a result of his thrift and foresight.  the deceased was an upright and generous man with a high regard for morality, and leaves many friends to mourn his death.

  The funeral will take place at 2 o'clock Friday from the residence.  Rev. Howe, of the First M.E. church will officiate.  The interment will be at Greenwood.