Wilson, George W.
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MILITARY SERVICE Age: 0, credited to Grafton, VT Unit(s): 76th IL INF, VRC Service: enl, Co. C, 76th IL INF, 6/13/64, reen, m/o 11/25/65, from Co. D, 16th VRC See Legend for expansion of abbreviations VITALSBirth: 1842, Unknown Death: 07/19/1902 Burial: Poultney Cemetery, Poultney, VT Marker/Plot: Not recorded Gravestone photographer: Heidi McColgan Findagrave Memorial #: 108287771 MORE INFORMATION Alias?: None noted Pension?: Not found Portrait?: Unknown College?: Not Found Veterans Home?: Not Found (If there are state digraphs above, this soldier spent some time in a state or national soldiers' home in that state after the war) Remarks: None DESCENDANTS (Are you a descendant, but not listed? Register today) |
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Obituary
Poultney
George Wilson of this place was found dead in bed Monday morning at the residence of M. Maguire in Raceville, N. Y., from heart disease. He was 60 years of age and leaves a son and daughter, residing in Nebraska and a daughter, Mrs. Frank Scott of this place. Mr. Wilson was a civil war veteran, having served in an Illinois regiment throughout the war. The funeral of George Wilson was held Tuesday from the residence of his son-in-law, Frank Scott, on Randall avenue. Rev. C. N. Curtis officiated, assisted by Rev. H. N. Barton. Joyce Post, G. A. R., of which deceased was a member, attended in a body and had charge of the remains at the burial, which took place at the Poultney cemetery. Dr. John Knowlson, T. C. Reed, Callamore Persons, J. A. Benedict, M. J. Horton and Clark Nelson were bearers.
Source: Fair Haven Era, July 24, 1902.
Courtesy of Tom Boudreau.