W. H. Wilson Biography


	This biography appears on pages 925-926 in "History of Dakota 
	Territory" by George W. Kingsbury, Vol. IV (1915) and was 
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				W. H. WILSON. 

	Since 1905 W. H. Wilson has been connected with the undertaking 
business in Aberdeen and has now one of the well appointed 
establishments of this character in the city. He was born in Illinois 
in 1871 and after acquiring a public-school education entered the 
employ of an undertaker in that state. In 1901 he removed to Aberdeen, 
South Dakota, where for a time he was associated with Andy Gerup in the 
furniture business. He was later connected with the J. V. Moore 
Furniture Company until 1905, when he established himself in the 
undertaking business. In 1909 his present building was erected 
containing a chapel twenty five by one hundred and thirty feet in 
dimensions and with a seating capacity of one hundred and twenty-five. 
Mr. Wilson's establishment is well appointed and its equipment is 
modern. He carries a fine line of caskets and funeral supplies and a 
liberal patronage is accorded him, for his prices are reasonable and 
his integrity above reproach. 

	In 1895 Mr. Wilson married Miss Theresa Murphy, a native of 
Illinois, and they have become the parents of a son, Robert. Mr. Wilson 
is connected fraternally with the Masons, in which he has taken the 
thirty-second degree, holding membership in the blue lodge, chapter, 
commandery and Shrine. He belongs also to the Knights of Pythias, the 
Elks, the Modern Woodmen of America, and the Ancient Order of United 
Workmen. His political allegiance is given to the republican party. His 
business record deserves great commendation, for he has won success by 
reason of his integrity, knowledge and ability.