Obituary of William Carroll WILSON, Crawford County, Illinois This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Jim Admire This obituary was sent to me. I have no connection to anyone listed herein or no further information about them. WILLIAM CARROLL WILSON FROM THE ROBINSON ARGUS, BY GEORGE. E. HARPER MARCH 21, 1900 It was indeed a shock to our people Sunday morning when they heard that William C. Wilson was dead. He had been in rather poor health all winter, but was about all the time, and had been in his usual health on Saturday, looking after his affairs. He retired at night without any complaint but between eleven and twelve o'clock called to his niece, Miss Jennie Morrison, that he was suffering severely. She arose and awakened her brother, Houston, and sent him for Mr. and Mrs. Waldrop. They arrived very shortly, and Dr. Firebaugh was called. On his arrival he found him suffering severely from a paroxysm of Bright's disease, which was affecting the heart. Hypodermic injections were used, but before 1:oo AM the sufferer breathed his last. Mr. Wilson was born in Palestine, this county Nov. 5, 1833, being the seventh child of William and Elizabeth (Kitchell) Wilson, all of whom are now dead, excepting the eldest, Mrs. Eliza A. Patton. Mr. Wilson was raised on a farm and attended the common schools. At the age of 20 years he was appointed deputy clerk and was elected county treasurer the day he was 21. In 1861 he was elected county clerk, and held the office for four successive terms, serving also as master in chancery a part of the time. In 1878 he was elected State Senator and was prominent in legislation during his tem of office. He was appointed by Gov. Oglesby in 1885 as a member of the commission to revise the revenue laws of the State, and 1891 was appointed assistant state treasurer, holding the position for three years and resigning on account of his health. Mr. Wilson was an active member of the Presbyterian church for many years, serving as an elder, which position he held at his death. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity and had taken the 32nd degree in the Scottish rite.. He was married Dec. 4 , 1855 to Sue F. Waldrop who died March 23rd of last year. The funeral of Mr. Wilson took place from the Presbyterian Church yesterday at 2:00 p.m. under the auspices of the Masonic Fraternity services being conducted by Rev. S. A. Caldwell, pastor of the church, after which the remains were followed to the Robinson Cemetery by a large concourse of sorrowing friends and relatives. Mr. Wilson had been a citizen of Robinson since his election as county clerk in 1861, and until his failing health a few years ago, had taken a prominent and active part in all affairs for the good of the town and community , and its advancement. Although not so active of late, in such affairs, his interest was none the less, and made, during his life, an impress on such affairs that will be an enduring monument to his memory. ***************************************************************** USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproducd in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. ***************************************************************** Contributed by: Jim Admire