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.

Events

Birth29 May 1853Chambers County, Alabama
Census (family)-shared30 Jul 1860(William Leonard Wilson Sr. and Sarah Ann Dorman) Fredonia, Chambers County, Alabama
Census (family)-shared27 Jun 1870(William Leonard Wilson Sr. and Sarah Ann Dorman) Chambers County, Alabama
Death1 Aug 1907Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina
Burial3 Aug 1907Dorman Family Cemetery, Chambers County, Alabama

Families

FatherWilliam Leonard Wilson Sr. (1822 - 1885)
MotherSarah Ann Dorman (1827 - 1871)
SiblingWiley M. Wilson (1845 - 1868)
SiblingJosephine C. Wilson (1848 - 1891)
SiblingCharles H. Wilson (1850 - 1866)
SiblingMonroe Hooker Wilson (1856 - 1902)
SiblingSarah J. E. Wilson (1857 - 1889)
SiblingAllen Brown Wilson (1861 - 1913)
SiblingMollie Wilson (1863 - 1911)

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