Obituary: WILSON, Dr. William E., Rocky Mountain News, Denver, Colo. April 3, 1911, page 2 (Includes photo) http://files.usgwarchives.net/co/denver/obits/w/wilson_wm_1911.txt Transcribed and Contribted by: Rita Timm 2001 - 2002 ================================================= Dr. Wm. E. Wilson, Pioneer Doctor of Denver Is Dead -------- Succumbs to Stroke of Apoplexy; Active for Years in Affairs of City. Dr. William E. Wilson, one of Denver's best known physicians, died at his home, 414 East Nineteenth Avenue at noon yesterday of apoplexy. Dr. Wilson ws born in Atlanta, Gr., March 16, 1833. He was educated at Emory College, Oxford, and later at the medical department of the Univer- sity of the City of New York. He served as surgeon of the Tenth Illinois cavalry during the Civil War. In 1873 Dr. Wilson removed to Denver, where he engaged in the practice of medicine. He took an active part in Denver's professional and financial af- fairs, having been vice president of the Central Savings Bank, president of the Colorado State Medical Society, president of board of trustees of Tri- nity Methodist Church and trustee of the University of Denver. He was also identified with Grand Army circles, having served as commander of the Byron L. Carr post. Dr. Wilson suffered a slight apoplectic stroke some years ago, when he retir- ed from active professional work. Dr. Wilson built the terrace at Nineteenth and Stout, which he owned at the time of his death. He is survived by his widow and two sons, Owaley S.Wilson of Lincoln, Neb., and W. Rollo Wilson of this city. =================================================== Contributed for use by the USGenWeb Archive Project (http://www.usgenweb.org) and by the COGenWeb Archive Project USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access.