Selah Ernest Wilson, 58, Lewistown, died at the Graham hospital, Canton, Tuesday at 7:40 a.m., after an illness of more than three years, during which time he has been hospitalized at various times.
Mr. Wilson was born Sept. 9, 1892 near Macomb, the son of D. L. and Mary Jane (Blydenburgh) Wilson. Most of his life was spent in Kerton township near Enion.
He was married Sept. 10, 1912 to Mary D. Deary, who survives, together with the following children: DeVere of Chicago; Mrs. Dorothy Alfred and Gene Wilson of California; Quentin, Willard, Elbert, Harry, Max, Wanda Lee and Mary Jane, all of Lewistown, and Mrs. Doris Williams of Canton. Also two brothers and three sisters, survive: Adolph and Clifford Wilson of Ethete, Wyo.; Mrs. Margaret Miner of Albuquerque, N. M.; Mrs. Lela Wherley, Astoria; Mrs. Essie Lee Francescon of Oak Park, and six grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at St. James Episcopal church, Lewistown, Friday morning at 10 o’clock, of which he was a member, conducted by Rev. Father Mr. Armstrong of Peoria. Burial at Oak Hill cemetery.
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