Allen County IN Archives Obituaries.....Willson , Emma Jeanette August 29, 1933
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Fort Wayne News Sentinel
PIONEER OF CITY DIES AT HOME

Mrs. Emma J. Willson Had Long Illness

Mrs. Emma J. Willson of 230 Hoagland avenue, a pioneer resident of Allen County,
died Tuesday night at her home following a extended illness.  Ms Willson was the
wife of Martin S. Willson.

Born in Allen County on September 22, 1857 the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David A.
Robison, Mrs. Willson resided here her entire life.  She would have been 76
years old next month. Mrs. Willson had been seriously ill for a year, having
suffered a stroke last year and she has been an invalid for several years.

Mrs. Willson was a member of the Plymouth Congregational Church and had devoted
he life to religious and philanthropic work.  She taught a Sunday school class
at the Plymouth church for many years. She took an active interest in the
Willing Worker and the Needlework guild and for a number of years was a member
interest board of directors of the Y.M.C.A.  She was chairman of the free bed
committee of the old Hope Methodist hospital. 

Mr. and Mrs. Willson would have celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary in
November.  Mr., Willson is seriously ill at his home having been in ill health
for several months.

Surviving are  the husband Martin S. Willson; six sons, Harry L. Willson of St
Paul, Minn., Clinton R. Willson of this city, Fred M. Willson of Rochester, NY.,
Ralph Willson of Cleveland, Ohio. Capt James D. Willson of the United States
Navy, and C.A. Willson of this city; one brother, James R Robison of Los Angles,
Cal; 19 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

The body was taken to the Peltier funeral; home where it may be viewed by
friends Wednesday afternoon after 3 o'clock and Thursday.  Funeral services will
be held Friday afternoon at a time and place to be announced later.


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