Individual Details
William Lenard Wilson Jr.
(29 May 1853 - 1 Aug 1907)
Spouse: Mattie R. Board 1858–1923 (m. 1875)
The LaFayette Sun" - August 7, 1907: Mr. Len Wilson Dies in North Carolina
A telegram was received here last Friday conveying the sad news of the death of Mr. Len Wilson. His death occurred at Ashville, N.C., Thursday night at 9 o’clock. Accompanied by his wife and brother, Mr. Wilson had gone to Ashville in the hopes that the change of climate would benefit him, and his many friends were shocked to learn of his death. the remains were carried to Chapel Hill Friday, and laid to rest in the family burying ground at that place. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. C. Francis, pastor of the Methodist church at Five Points.
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Chiggerville - The remains of Mr. Len Wilson, who died in North Carolina last week, reached Chapel Hill, his home, last Friday, and were interred in the burying ground on Saturday following. Mr. Wilson had been on the road for quite a number of years as a commercial drummer, and was one of the most popular and widely known men on the road. He was genial, clever and accommodating, and his sad death was quite a shock to his host of friends and relatives. We extend heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family.
The LaFayette Sun" - August 7, 1907: Mr. Len Wilson Dies in North Carolina
A telegram was received here last Friday conveying the sad news of the death of Mr. Len Wilson. His death occurred at Ashville, N.C., Thursday night at 9 o’clock. Accompanied by his wife and brother, Mr. Wilson had gone to Ashville in the hopes that the change of climate would benefit him, and his many friends were shocked to learn of his death. the remains were carried to Chapel Hill Friday, and laid to rest in the family burying ground at that place. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. C. Francis, pastor of the Methodist church at Five Points.
AND...
Chiggerville - The remains of Mr. Len Wilson, who died in North Carolina last week, reached Chapel Hill, his home, last Friday, and were interred in the burying ground on Saturday following. Mr. Wilson had been on the road for quite a number of years as a commercial drummer, and was one of the most popular and widely known men on the road. He was genial, clever and accommodating, and his sad death was quite a shock to his host of friends and relatives. We extend heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family.
Events
Families
Father | William Leonard Wilson Sr. (1822 - 1885) |
Mother | Sarah Ann Dorman (1827 - 1871) |
Sibling | Wiley M. Wilson (1845 - 1868) |
Sibling | Josephine C. Wilson (1848 - 1891) |
Sibling | Charles H. Wilson (1850 - 1866) |
Sibling | Monroe Hooker Wilson (1856 - 1902) |
Sibling | Sarah J. E. Wilson (1857 - 1889) |
Sibling | Allen Brown Wilson (1861 - 1913) |
Sibling | Mollie Wilson (1863 - 1911) |
Notes
Census (family)-shared
Wm L Wilson Male 40 S. Carolina - FarmerSarah A Wilson Female 33 Georgia
Wiley N Wilson Male 14 Alabama
Josephine Wilson Female 12 Alabama
Charles H Wilson Male 10 Alabama
Wm L Wilson Male 8 Alabama
Monroe Wilson Male 6 Alabama
Sarah J Wilson Female 3 Alabama
James L Giles Male 27 Alabama - Overseer
William's mother Jane lives next door.
Census (family)-shared
Wm L Wilson Male 53 South Carolina - FarmingSarah A Wilson Female 43 Georgia - Keeping house
Wm L Wilson Male 17 Alabama - at school
Munro H Wilson Male 14 Alabama - at school
Sarah J Wilson Female 12 Alabama - at school
Allen B Wilson Male 10 Alabama - at school
Mollie Wilson Female 8 Alabama - at school
Endnotes
1. United States Census, 1860 https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MHDZ-QM3.
2. United States Census, 1870 https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MHVT-DFT.
3. Find A Grave Memorial 37900185.