WILSON, Henry

Source: Obituaries: 1930’s collection – Covington Public Library –-- thanks so much hand noted as 1930

Henry Wilson, brother of Mrs. Susie Dice of this city died at his home in Covington Wednesday afternoon, August 6 after having been ill for some time past. He was 80 years of age and was born in PA the son of Frederick Wilson. He is survived by six children, his wife having preceded him in death by 20 years. The children are: Mrs. George Hadley and Porter Wilson of Attica; Fred Wilson and Mrs. CF Briner of Covington; Miss Edna Wilson of Lafayette; and Mrs. Anna Corya of Santa Monica, Calif. Also a sister, Mrs. Susie Dice of this city and a brother, John Wilson of Covington. – kbz

Note: On FindAGrave there is the following obituary and the dates for his b/d are:
Henry Clay Wilson

4 Oct 1849 Elizabethtown, Lancaster County, PA
Died 6 Aug 1930 (age 80) Covington, Fountain County, Indiana

Buried: Prescott Grove Cemetery in Covington

No tombstone photo or photo of him :(

Note: (according to FindAGrave) Parents are Frederick B. (1827-1906) and Anna Epler (1831-1881) Wilson

Spouse: Laura Ella Blue 1854-1904

His memorial on FindAGrave is maintained by AP Reed so assume he put the obit below on the page - thanks you

Source: Covington Republican. Covington, Indiana August 15, 1930

Henry C. Wilson was born at Elizabethtown, Penn., Oct 4, 1849, and departed this life August 6, 1930, age 80 years, 10 months, 2days.

He came with his parents, Fredericke and Anne E. Epler Wilson by the old canal to Fountain County at the age of six years, settling on a farm near Veedersburg. There he grew to manhood. He was married to Laura E. Blue, Sept. 5, 1872, making their home in the Salem neighborhood. To this union was born twelve children, six dying in infancy, six, Handley and Porter Wilson of Attica, Fred Wilson and Mrs. G.S. Briner of this city, Miss Edna Wilson of Lafayette and Anne Corya of Santa Monica, Cal. The wife preceded him in death twenty-five years.

Besides the above children he leaves to mourn their loss eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, one brother, John M. Wilson, of this city, and one sister, Susie E. Dice of Veedersburg.

Henry, as he was familiarly known was a quiet disposition, a kind friend and a loving father.

He loved his home and all of its surroundings, always happy when caring for his many flowers and gardens.

For several years he has been a member of the M.E. Church at Covington, although not an active member his everyday life bore the testimony of his Christian life.

"In the desert a fountain of life is springing

In the wild waste there is still a tree,

And a flower in the old garden blooming

That speaks of his spirit to me."