OBIT: John Alexander WILSON, 1905, formerly Mifflin County, PA

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JOHN ALEXANDER WILSON, 

A well known and respected citizen, died at 10:15 this morning, at the 
residence of his son Mac Wilson, 1515 Eighth street. His death was due to 
the infirmities of old age. He had been confined to the house for seven 
weeks. Mr. Wilson was a man of wonderful vitality. He was born November 6, 
1822 near Lewistown, Mifflin county, Pa. On February 3, 1848 he married Miss 
Hannah Yeatter of Lewistown. For many years he was a resident of Petersburg, 
Huntingdon county. He was a mason by trade and followed that occupation 
until about eleven years ago. Since that time he has been engaged in 
business with his son, Mac Wilson, at 1303 Eleventh avenue His wife died in 
1897. He is survived by the following children: Joseph W., John A., and 
McClellan of Altoona, William of Oakland, Cal., Mrs. Sadie J Glassmyer of 
Port Clinton, Mrs. Kate Palmer of Philadelphia, Mrs. June Cherry of 
Wilkinsburg, and Miss Mary E., at home; also one sister Mrs. Catherine 
Goddard of Philadelphia. Mr. Wilson was a member of the Lutheran church of 
Petersburg. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Altoona Mirror, Monday, March 20, 1905