WILSON, Amos
Source: Kingman Star Friday, October 4, 1907
Amos Wilson was born Oct 29, 1822 in Ohio, emigrating with his parents by wagon and on foot to Indiana in the winter when about 7 years old, locating near the present site of Rob Roy, where they lived about three years, afterwards they moved to Scott’s Prairie, where he resided the remainder of his days. During his young manhood he learned the carpenter trade under his father. He was married to Sarah Caroline Booe Dec 21, 1843. She died July 16 1852. To this union two children were born, John Wesley and Elizabeth Furr. John Wesley now lives in Sawtille, California. He was again married to Eleanor M. Booe Jan 8 1856. She died Dec. 2, 1897, to this union was born one daughter, Mrs. Eva J. Furr. He united with the church at Old Scott’s Prairie Sept. 1857, under the preaching of Elisha Scott and Joseph Franklin. His characteristics were, contentment, peace and love of truth, following closely in the steps of his master. He departed this life Sept. 24, 1907 at the age of 84 years, 11 months and 5 days, leaving one son, two daughters, sixteen grandchildren, twenty three great grandchildren, three brothers, Dennis, Calvin and Henry; three sisters, Martha Ratcliff, Elizabeth Pearson and Sarah Black. – thanks to “S”
Source: Kingman Star Friday, September 27, 1907
While sitting at the dinner table of Mr. Wm. Hamilton who lives on Mrs. Wilson’s farm near Scott’s prairie, Amos Wilson was stricken with apoplexy and died in a few minutes after he was taken sick. He was known to have had such attacks before but was never seriously affected. Not long ago he had an attack while going through the house. He fell to his knees but was able to regain his feet and walked off laughing as though nothing had happened. In the morning of the day he died he went to Chas. Hallet’s, a neighbor, visiting and was watching Mr. Hallet dig potatoes and seemed in his usual good health. He was in the habit of saying when he was ready to home, “Come over and see me whenever you feel like it.” It was noticed afterwards that he did not repeat this when he left Mr. Hallet but said instead, “I must be going as it is time for me to be home and we cannot be together always.” Walking home he was seen to take hold of some of the fence posts and shake them to see if they were in good condition. When he reached the house his dinner was waiting for him so he sat down to the table. In a short time he threw his head back but the family, thinking that he was about to sneeze paid no attention to him. Upon seeing that he did not raise his head they became alarmed and went to him: as they were nearing him he gave one long gasp and fell over dead. He was known as one of the most prominent farmers in this part of the county. He has been a resident of this county almost all his life, and lived on the same farm for many years and had always been very kind to his neighbors. The news of his death was very shocking to his relatives and friends of the community. He was the father of Mrs. Marshall Furr of this place and she was grief stricken to learn of his sudden death. – thanks muches to “S”