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Uncle Howard "Henry" WILSON Family, 1869-1955 age 86yrs

Fourth Generation!
Click on Thumbnail for Larger Photo! Howard "Henry" WILSON, , [FOPC-ID# 1.3.01.1]
(1st Son of: Abraham WILSON & Mother: C. Louisa DRACE; of Fountain Co., IN. to Page Co., IA.)
(GrandSon of: Robert M. WILSON & Sarah/Sadie PUGH; of OH. to Fountain Co., IN. to Page Co., IA.)
(Gr-Grandson of Ishmael WILSON & Mother: Amie MOOR, of Ohio)
b. 01 Feb 1869, Lincoln Twp., Page County, Iowa;
d. 06 Dec 1955, age 86yrs, 10mths, & 5 days, Los Angeles, CA. [CA. Death Index, 1940-1997]
Buried: Cedar Hill Cemetery, Paonia, Delta Co., CO.
Where a "double" Headstone marks his Grave. [See: Row 6, Lot 13.D]
Occupation: Farmer, School Teacher, 1900; Owner Cattle Ranch, 1920, 30
At age 22yrs he married in the home of Bride on 06 Nov. 1890 in Harlan Twp., Page Co., IA. to the
21 year old Miss Arda Jane FOLLETT
(d/o David FOLLETT & Mother: Emlie Unknown, of PA.)
b. __ Oct 1870, Unknown Co., PA.
d. __ ___ 1940, age 70yrs, Paonia, Delta Co., CO.
Buried: Cedar Hill Cemetery, Paonia, Delta Co., CO.
Where a "double" Headstone marks her grave. [See: Row 6, Lot 13.F]
  They had 3 Children born to this Union:
 Son/Dau  Click on Name for More Inf.  b.-d.  Married/Info.  Ch.
 1.3.01.1.1. 1st Dau:  Florence WILSON,  CO. *1896-19?? a??yrs CA.  m. Unknown Mr. HETMAN,   ?Ch.
 1.3.01.1.2. Only Son:  Orin Kenneth WILSON,  CO. *1900-1910 a10yrs CO.  Not in 1910 Census,  
 1.3.01.1.3. 2nd Dau:  Louisa WILSON,  CO. *1906-19?? a??yrs CO.  Married twice? Not Traced!  
  ? Known Grandchildren/1st Cousins! 

  Chronological Order of Events
 Howard "Henry" WILSON
 Item  Date  Age  Description (Click on for Source)  Living in Co.
 Born  1869     on Feb 1st, in home of Parents in   Tarkio, Lincoln Twp.,  Page Co., IA.
 Census  1870    1yrs  on Aug 14th, in home of Parents & 1 Sibling in   nr Tarkio, P.O., Lincoln Twp.  Page Co., IA.
 Census  1880   11yrs  on Jul 23rd, in home of Parents & 4 Siblings in   nr Coin, P.O., Lincoln Twp.  Page Co., IA.
 Census  1885   17yrs  on Jul 5th, in home of Parents & 5 Siblings in   nr Coin, P.O., Lincoln Twp. Farm Labor  Page Co., IA.
 Married  1890   22yrs  on Nov 6th, in home of Bride in Harlan Twp.  Miss Arda J. FOLLETT, age 21yrs  Page Co., IA.
 Photo  1892   24yrs  on Jun 5th, Abraham WILSON Family Portriat!  Hamilton Studios, Shenandoah  Page Co., IA.
 Moved  1895   27yrs  in Sep, moved to "Teach" in  Del Norte,  Rio Grande Co., CO.
 Birth  1896   28yrs  in Aug. 1st Dau Florence WILSON born in  Del Norte,  Rio Grande Co., CO.
 Birth  1900   30yrs  in Jan. Only Son Orin K. WILSON born in  Del Norte,  Rio Grande Co., CO.
 Census  1900   30yrs   on Jun. 5th with Wife & 2 Children in  Grand St., Del Norte, Own, Occupation: "School Teacher"  Rio Grande Co., CO.
 Census  1910   40yrs  on Apr. 15th with Wife & 2 Children in  Paonia, Own, "Fruit Farm"  Delta Co., CO.
 Census  1920   50yrs  on Jan. 30th with Wife & 2 Children in  Paonia, Own, "Farmer"  Delta Co., CO.
 Census  1930   60yrs  on Apr. 17th with Wife Only, No Children in  Paonia, Own, "Cattleman" Stock Farm  Delta Co., CO.
 Death  1940   71yrs   Mrs. Arda Jane (Fellott) WILSON, age 70yr died  bd Cedar Hill Cemetery  Delta Co., CO.

   Information on Uncle H. Henry WILSON!
  Henry was raised and work on his father's farm near Coin, then removed to Paonia Twp., Delta County, Colorado, this was between 1890 and 1893. The 1910 Census for Arda J. (Follett) listed her Father as being born in New York, and her Mother being born in Penn.; Henry and ARDA (Follett) WILSON owned a Fruit Farm in Paonia Twp., Delta Co., CO. After the death of his wife in Colorado, HOWARD "Henry" WILSON, removed to "California" where he remained in an "Retirement Center" in Los Angeles, CA. until his death.
Was listed as a79y in his sister Sadie E. (WILSON) CHRISTENSEN death in 1947.

NOTE: The above information on this family was supplied to this writer by RUTH I. (HOSKINS) Van TINE letter of 02 June 1989, she was 83 years old. She was the daughter of LaNORA (WILSON) HOSKINS who married ROSCOE N. HOSKINS
Ruth I., died in 2000, age 94yrs..prs

 Marriage Mr. WILSON & Miss FOLLETT
 Mr. H. Henry WILSON, age 22yrs Son of Abraham & Louisa C. (Drace) WILSON, of Lincoln Twp. and
 Miss Arda J. FOLLETT, age 21yrs Daughter David & Emily FOLLETT, of Harlan Twp. were married in Harlan Twp., Page Co., Iowa on 6th November 1890.  [Need M-Bk.#, Page #] ...prs

Click on Thumbnail for Larger Photo!  Abraham WILSON Children Portrait 1892
 Coin, Lincoln Twp., Page Co., IA.

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(Front Row, Left to Right) 
1. Cora B. (Mannasmith) WILSON, age (Wife of George R.)
2. 3rd Son: Walker E. WILSON, age 19yrs
3. James H. WILSON, age (Brother of Abraham)
4. Abraham WILSON, age 50yrs
(Back Row, Left to Right) 
1. 2nd Son: George R. WILSON, age 22yrs
2. Arda J. (FOLLETT) WILSON, age 24yrs (Wife of Harold Henry)
3. 1st Son: Harold Henry WILSON, age 24yrs <---Our Subject!
Source: Willsom/Drace/Mannasmith Album, Photographer: Hamilton, Shenandoah, IA. See Page 1
Property of Album Mrs. Cora B. (Mannasmith) WILSON, given to Son Ermal LeRoy WILSON, given to Dau M. Lucille SARRETT, given to Son Paul R. Sarrett, Jr.

State of Colorado - Click on Thumbnail for Larger Map! Uncle H. Henry & Wife Arda J. (Follett) WILSON, left Page Co., before the start of the School year in Sep. 1895 so he could start "Teaching" in the Del Norte, Colorado. His 1st Daughter was born in Aug 1896
Rio Grande Co., Colorado was created in 1874, from the larger Conejos & Costilla Co.'s The County Seat is Del Norte, CO. 81132 Located in the Southcentral part of the State. Bounded by: Saguache Co., on the North; Alamosa Co., on the East; Conejos Co., on the South; with Mineral Co., on the West. (First Census 1880)
1895 Rio Grande Co., Map!  

H.H.    WILSON can be found with Family:
1900 Census Precinct #7, Rio Grande Co. ,CO
Fed. #, Reel#T-623-129   E.D.151   Page: 003a F.Visit: 51
 Pg.  F.V.  FName  MName  LName  Age  Born  b.Mth  b.Yr.  Remarks  F-b. M-b.
  Precinct #7 -  Dated: 05 Jun 1900, Grand St. -  SFA-ID# 1.3.01.1
 003a  51  H.H.    WILSON   30   IA  Feb  1870   H/H Own, School Teacher   F-b. IN M-b. IN.
 003a  51  Arda J.  (FOLLETT)  WILSON   30   PA  Oct  1870   m. 7yrs H. Henry, 1893 2Ch 2Liv   F-b. PA M-b. PA
 003a  51  Florence    WILSON    CO  Aug  1896   Dau 1st m. M/M HETMAN   F-b. IA M-b. PA
 003a  51  Orin  K.  WILSON  0.3   CO  Jan  1900   Son 1st, d. bfr 1910   F-b. IA M-b. PA
 003a  51  Emlie  (Unk)  FOLLETT   68   PA  Feb  1832   M-I-L m.30yrs 2Ch 1Liv   F-b. PA M-b. PA
 

 Uncle H. Henry & Wife Arda J. (Follett) WILSON, left Rio Gronde Co., Colorado before the birth of 2nd Daughter Louise WILSON in 1906, and bought a "Cattle Stock Ranch" nr Paonia, Delta Co., Colorado.
State of Colorado - Click on Thumbnail for Larger Map!  Delta Co., Colorado was created in 1883, from the larger Gunnison Co. The County Seat is Delta, CO. 81416 Located in the Western part of the State, close to Utah State line. Bounded by: Mesa Co. on on the North & the West; Gunnison Co., on the East; Montrose Co., on the South. (First Census 1900; County Clerk b. rec from 1920; m., d. Land rec from 1883; School Census 1891-1964; District Court has Div., Probate, Civil Court rec. The town of Paonia, formed in 1881, from the spanish word for "Peony" Click on Redball for More Info. 1895 Delta Co., Map!  

Click on Thumbnail for Larger Photo!  Uncle H. "Henry" WILSON Family Portrait 1906
 Paonia, Delta Co., Colorado
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 (Left to Right)
 Only Son: Orin Kenneth, age 6yrs (d. bfr 1910)
 Uncle H. Henry WILSON, age 37yrs
 1st Dau: Florence, age 10yrs
 Aunt: Arda J.(Follett), age 36yrs, with 2nd Dau: Louise, age 3mth on her lap.
Source: Willsom/Drace/Mannasmith Album, Photographer: Hamilton, Shenandoah, IA. See Page 13  See Also Page 1
Property of Album Mrs. Cora B. (Mannasmith) WILSON, given to Son Ermal LeRoy WILSON, given to Dau M. Lucille SARRETT, given to Son Paul R. Sarrett, Jr.

H.H.  (Henry) WILSON can be found with Family:
1910 Census Paonia Precinct , Delta Co.,CO
Fed. #, Reel#T-624-114  Page:001a  F.Visit: 8  
 Pg.  F.V.  FName  MName  LName  Age  Born  b.Yr.  Remarks  F-b. M-b.
  Paonia Precinct  -  Dated: 15 Apr 1910  -  SFA-ID#1.3.01.1
 001a   8  H.H.  (Henry)  WILSON   42   IA  1868  H/H Own m.17yrs Fruit Farm   F-b. IN M-b. IN
 001a   8  Arda  (FOLLETT)  WILSON   42   NY  1868  m.17yrs H. Henry, c1893 3Ch 2Liv   F-b. NY M-b. PA
 001a   8  Florence    WILSON   14   CO  1896  Dau 1st m. M/M HETMAN   F-b. IA M-b. NY
 001a   8  Louise    WILSON    CO  1906  Dau 2nd, m. Div. 1Ch   F-b. IA M-b. NY
 

Howard  Henry WILSON can be found with Family:
1920 Census Precinct #15 , Delta Co.,CO
Fed. #, Reel#T-625-157  Page:008b  F.Visit:68  
 Pg.  F.V.  FName  MName  LName  Age  Born  b.Yr.  Remarks  F-b. M-b.
  Precinct #15  -  Dated: 30 Jan 1920  -  SFA-ID#1.3.01.1
 008b  68  Howard  Henry  WILSON   50   IA  1870  H/H Own Farmer   F-B. IN M-b. IN
 008b  68  Ada G.  (FOLLETT)  WILSON   50   WI  1870  m.27yrs H. Henry, c1893   F-B. NY M-b. NY
 008b  68  Florence    WILSON   22   IA  1898  Dau 1st, Teacher, Public Schools   F-B. IA M-b. WI
 008b  68  Louise    WILSON   15   IA  1905  Dau 2nd, m. Div. 1Ch   F-B. IA M-b. WI
 008b  68  N___?    MILLER   17   GER  1903  Clean-Up Boy   F&M b. Germany
 

Howard  H.  WILSON can be found with Family:
1930 Census Paonia , Delta Co.,CO
Fed. #, Reel#T-626-232  Page:004a  F.Visit:80  
 Pg.  F.V.  FName  MName  LName  Age  Born  b.Yr.  Remarks  F-b. M-b.
  Paonia  -  Dated: 17 Apr 1930, Precinct #15  -  SFA-ID#1.3.01.1
 004a  80  Howard  H.  WILSON   62   IA  1868  H/H Own, m.a22y
 Cattleman, Stock Farm
  F-b. IN M-b. IN
 004a  80  Arda J.  (FOLLETT)  WILSON   62   PA  1868  m.a22yrs Howard H., 1890   F-b. PA M-b. PA
 

Cedar Hill Cemetery, Paonia, Delta Co., Colorado 81428
Cedar Hill Cemetery with a view of Grand Lamborn! by Paul R. Sarrett, Jr. Dated: August 1st 2011  - Click on Thumbnail for larger Map!   Cedar Hill Cemetery Vicinity Map of Paonia, Colorado by Paul R. Sarrett, Jr. Dated: August 1st 2011  - Click on Thumbnail for larger Map!   Cedar Hill Cemetery 5,000ft Vicinity Map! by Paul R. Sarrett, Jr. Dated: August 1st 2011  - Click on Thumbnail for larger Map!   Cedar Hill Cemetery 1,000ft Vicinity Map! by Paul R. Sarrett, Jr. Dated: August 1st 2011  - Click on Thumbnail for larger Map!   by: FAGrave: Larry H., 11/03/2009 - Click on Thumbnail for larger Photo!   Photo Taken by Garth and Edie Baker - July 2005 - garthnb@aol.com Added to FAGrave by: Edie Baker, 2/19/2006 - Click on Thumbnail for larger Photo!  
"Father"
Howard "Henry" WILSON,
b. 01 Feb 1869 ~ d. 06 Dec 1955
86yrs, 10mths, & 5 days,
Click on RedBall for More Info. on this Source <---See: Find A Grave Memorial# 71475139

(Need Photo of Headstone)
"Mother"
Arda J. (Fellott) WILSON,
b. __ Oct 1869 ~ d. __ ___ 1940,
age 70yrs, ??mths, & ?? days
Click on RedBall for More Info. on this Source <---See: Find A Grave Memorial# 71475138
Click on Redball for More Info. <---See: FAGrave.com       GPS Map! Coordinates: Latitude: 38.85690°N, Longitude: -107.60230°W
Click on Redball for More Info. <---See: Google.com Map! GPS Map Coordinates: Latitude: 38.85802°N, Longitude: -107.60098°W

 Driving Directions: from Paonia, CO. to Cedar Hill Cemetery, Paonia, CO 81428
 Lamborn Messa Rd. ~ 1.8 miles (6 Mins)
   1.)   Head north on Orchard Ave toward 3rd St ~ 62 ft.
   2.)   Take the 1st left onto 3rd St ~ 0.2 miles
   3.)   Turn left onto Onarga Ave ~ 0.2 mile
   4.)   Onarga Ave turns slightly left and becomes Lamborn Mesa Rd ~ 0.7 mile
   5.)   Turn right onto O Rd ~ 0.5 mile
   6.)   Slight right onto 4055 Cir/Cedar Hill Cemetery
 Other "WILSON" Family Members buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery
 FAG#  Photo  LName  FName  Born  Died  Age  Remarks
Click on Redball for More Info. 71475141    WILSON  Orin "Kennith"  Jan __, 1900  ___ __, 1910   10 yrs. Click on Redball for More Info. [FOPC©-ID# 1.3.01.1.2] 6th Gen.
 Only s/o Howard "Henry" & Arda J. FOLLETT
Click on Redball for More Info. 73911598    HOSKINS  LaNora May
  (Wilson)
 Aug 29, 1884  Nov 17, 1969   85 yrs. Click on Redball for More Info. [FOPC©-ID# 1.3.01.1.6] 5th Gen.
Click on Redball for More Info. <---3rd Dau of Abraham & (Drace)
 m. *1903 IA. Roscoe N. HOSKINS, 3Ch.
Click on Redball for More Info. 73911538    HOSKINS  Roscoe N.  Feb 29, 1876  Oct 09, 1929   53 yrs. Click on Redball for More Info. [FOPC©-ID# 1.03.5.03.1] 5th Gen.
Click on Redball for More Info. <---3rd Dau of Abraham & (Drace)
 m. *1903 IA. Roscoe N. HOSKINS, 3Ch.

Fifth Generation!
Need Photo of 1.3.01.1.1   Florence WILSON;
(1st Dau of Howard "Henry" WILSON & Mother: Arda J. FOLLETT)
b. __ Aug 1896, Del Norte, Rio Grande Co., Colorado
d. Unknown
Removed to Los Angeles, Calif. (date Unknown), where she taught in the "Public Schools" for many years;
Married date unknown, location Los Angeles?, Ca, to
Need Photo of Mr. HETMAN;
b. Unknown;
[All this info. from my Mother!] Need more information.


Fifth Generation!
Need Photo of 1.3.01.1.2   Orin "Kennith" WILSON;
(Only Son of Howard "Henry" WILSON & Mother: Arda J. FOLLETT)
b. __ Jan 1900, Del Norte, Rio Grande Co., Colorado
d. __ ___ 1910, age 10yrs old, Paonia, Delta Co., CO.
Buried: Cedar Hill Cemetery, Paonia, Delta Co., CO.
Next to Parents, where a Headstone marks his Grave. See: Row 6, Lot 13.F Cause of Death: Unknown (to me)


Fifth Generation!
Need Photo of 1.3.01.1.3   Louise WILSON;
(Named after her Grandmother "Louisa C. (Drace) WILSON)
(2nd Dau of Howard "Henry" WILSON & Mother: Arda J. FOLLETT)
b. about 1906, Paonia Twp., Delta Co., CO.;
d. Unknown,
She married her "High School Sweetheart" Name Unknown; reported to have had one Son;
Believed to have been divorced and married a second time.
[All this info. from my Mother!] Need more information.

End of H. Henry WILSON Chapter.

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Click on Thumbnail for larger Photo! These records are part of the "Genealogy Computer Package" *** PC-PROFILE *** Volume - III. WILSON & Related Families© Compiled and self Published in Oct. 14, 1993 by Paul R. Sarrett, Jr. with the assistance of my late mother
Mrs. M. Lucille (WILSON) SARRETT. (1917-1987, age age 70yrs)

& My Grandmother:  Mrs. Vera B. (DUNCAN) WILSON (1896-1988, age 92yrs)
The "Work-Books" were compiled by listing the various families, born, married, died, and a history of that family branch. In 1996 I started "Up-Loading" this material on the now called Friends of Page Co., site...prs
For any additions, corrections, etc on these families, please E-Mail me!

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