Obituaries:  Elbert Wilson, Winn Parish, 1938
Submitted by:   Deanna Simmons Hess, RR 9, Box 1548, Livingston, TX
77351
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THE WINNFIELD-NEWS AMERICAN
Friday, March 18, 1938

Elbert Wilson of Calvin Dies At his
Home Friday, 11th

        Elbert Wilson, aged 76 years, died in the home of his daughter, Mrs.
Barbara Brock, near Calvin last Friday evening, March 11.  Mr. Wilson
had been ill for some time with paralysis.
        Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at Sanders Chapel with
the Rev. A. H. Baggette officiating.  Interment was in the church
cemetery.
        He is survived by seven children: Oscar Wilson, Calvin; Josh Wilson,
Natchitoches; Hardie Wilson, Chatham; Mrs. Cosie Reed, Jonesboro;  Mrs.
Bessie Gordon, Wyatt; Mrs. Maudie Brock, Goldonna; Mrs. Barbara Brock,
Calvin; 25 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
        Mr. Wilson was one of the oldest and best loved citizens of Winn
parish.  He came from Lincoln to Winn parish when a young man.  For many
years he had been a member of the Methodist church.