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Additional WILSON Surnames in WEST PARK (AKA HEREFORD) Cemetery
WILSON, Roberta DyarWILSON, RonaldWILSON, DonaldWILSON, Roy L.WILSON, Mary E.WILSON, RubyWILSON, Ruth S.WILSON, Stephen O.WILSON, Alma M.WILSON, TammyWILSON, LoVannaWILSON, Thomas KarrWILSON, W. J. “Jack”WILSON, Willie C.WILSON, Frances AmeliaWILSON, Glenn A.WILSON, Claudia L.WILSON, J. HalWILSON, John L.WILSON, Joyce BarbaraWILSON, Margie EarlWILSON, PaulWILSON, AmandaWILSON, Avalene RayWILSON, Betty Ruth Additional WILSON Surnames in DEAF SMITH County
WILSON, Barbara RoseWILSON, Obe Jasper "Pete:WILSON, Hattie LucindaWILSON, SamWILSON, A ElizaWILSON, Thelma IonaWILSON, Thelma Iona (close up)WILSON, Bonnie MWILSON, Jo AnnWILSON, Jo Ann (close up)WILSON, Bonnie M (close up)
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Submitted: 8/8/22 • Approved: 8/8/22 • Last Updated: 8/11/22 • R530407-G0-S3
1861-1939
*Photo, courtesy of Mary (Coggin) Russell
*Obituary
J. H. Wilson Funeral Held Here Jan. 4
Pioneer Resident and Justice of Peace Dies Tuesday
Funeral services for J.H. Wilson, 77 year-old Deaf Smith pioneer and veteran Justice of the Peace, were held at 3 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 4, from the First Christian Church in Hereford, conducted by Rev. Roy C. Snodgrass, pastor of the First Christian Church in Amarillo.
"Uncle Henry," as he was popularly known over the entire community, died suddenly at his home in Hereford as the result of a heart attack Tuesday morning. He came to town Tuesday morning and was "feeling fine," but about 9.30 returned to his home and complained of being weak. His death occurred around 10:30 o'clock.
His death came within 24 hours after he had taken the oath of office, beginning his 17th consecutive year as Justice of the Peace. He was born Dec. 9, 1861, in Collin County, Texas, and on Dec. 9, 1938, observed the occasion of his 77th birthday and his 47th wedding anniversary, having married on his birthday.
In 1902, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson moved from Collin County to Deaf Smith County and operated a ranch four miles north of Hereford for three years before moving to Hereford. Mr. Wilson was always interested in cattle and continued dealing in livestock even after he moved to town. He served for several years as Hide and Animal Inspector.
In December 1922, he took the oath of office as Justice of Peace, and has held the office consecutively for the past 16 years. He was again elected to the post in 1938 and took the oath of office Monday, less than 24 hours prior to his death, starting his 17th consecutive term.
To enumerate "Uncle Henry's" friends would be to practically name the citizenship of the county, for despite his age he was active until the time of his death and was probably as widely known as any man in this section. His popularity is attested by the fact that he was elected to office so many consecutive times, and his friends were found in all walks of life young old.
"Uncle Henry" was a devout member of the First Christian Church of Hereford, having joined the church when he was a young man. He was an early member of the local church and was active at all times in the affairs of the church. Second only to his church, - as "Uncle Henry" himself often said - came his lodge; he was one of the two oldest members of the I.O.O.F. Lodge of Hereford, and down through the years of the existence had been honored with every local office which the lodge had to offer.
Rev. Roy C. Snodgrass, pastor of the First Christian Church of Amarillo, conducted the services in the absence of Rev. H.M. Redford, local pastor, who is in Temple, where Mrs. Redford recently underwent an operation.
In addition to his widow, he is survived by one son, Bob Wilson of Hereford; three daughters, Mrs. S.H. Boozer of Amarillo, Mrs. Hazel Lewis and Miss Floyd Wilson, both of whom are temporarily located in Amarillo, but who give Hereford as their home address. Also several grandchildren.
Interment was made in West Park Cemetery.
(Published in The Hereford Brand, 39th Year, Number 1, Hereford, Texas, Thursday, January 5, 1939, Page 1,7)
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Texas, U.S., Select County Marriage Index, 1837-1965
Name: J H Wilson
Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 9 Dec 1891
Marriage Place: Collin, Texas, United States
Spouse: Willie C Jones
FHL Film Number: 1007997
Texas, U.S., Death Index, 1903-2000
Name: J. H. Wilson
Death Date: 3 Jan 1939
Death County: Deaf Smith
Certificate: 1487
Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, 1903-1982
Name: J H Wilson
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 77
Birth Date: 9 Dec 1861
Birth Place: Collin, texas
Residence: Hereford, Texas, USA
Death Date: 3 Jan 1939
Death Place: Hereford, Deaf Smith, Texas, USA
Father: Josiah Wilson
Mother: Martha Hopson
Spouse: Wilson
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