Fifth Generation! Ermal LeROY WILSON; [FOPC-ID# 1.3.01.2.2] (2nd Son of George R. & Cora B. (Mannasmith) Wilson), (1869-1941, age 72yrs, of Page Co., IA. (Gs/o Abraham & Louisa C. (DRACE) WILSON, (1842, 1927, age 84yrs, of Fountain Co., IN. (GGs/o Robert M. & Sarah (PUGE) WILSON, (1821-1900, age 79yrs) of Unknown Co., OH. (GGGs/o of Unknown WILSON's of Ohio He was born in the winter of Feb. 12, 1897 on his father's farm outside of Coin (Section 28, N 1/2, NE 1/4), in Lincoln Township, Iowa. Died on 18 Sep. 1969, age 72y, 7m 6d. Lincoln, Douglas Co. NE. Buried: "Maple Hill" Cemetery near College Springs, Iowa. Where a headstone marks his grave. <--- (See: FOPC© Row 3, Lot 4) [Created by: Paul R. Sarrett, Jr., Dec 01, 1996] <---See: Find A Grave Memorial# 50719394[Created by: Paul R Sarrett, Jr, 4/06/2010] <---See: Photo of Find A Grave Monument, [Photo by: Paul R Sarrett, Jr, 4/06/2010] At the age 18yrs he married on 19 Jun. 1915, at home of Bride, "DUNCAN FARM", Amity Twp., Page Co., Iowa, to Fifth DUNCAN Generation! Miss Vera BERNICE DUNCAN; (4th d/o R. "Alex" & Rachel (Pinkerton) Duncan) of Page Co., IA. (1Gd/o...Robert M. & Mary Ann (Alexander) DUNCAN) of Guernsey & Page Co., IA. (2Gd/o...Adam W. & Jannet (Milligan) DUNCAN) of Washington Co., PA. & Guernsey Co., OH. (3Gd/o...Andrew,1 & Jane (WILEY) DUNCAN) The American Progenitor!of Scotland, Born 15 Oct. 1896 on the "DUNCAN MINERAL SPRINGS STOCK FARM" near Shambaugh, Iowa. She died Friday afternoon on 2nd. December 1988, age 92 years, 1 month and 27days, Buried: along side her husband in the "Maple Hill" Cemetery near College Springs, Iowa. Where a headstone marks her grave. <--- (See: FOPC© Row 3, Lot 4) [Created by: Paul R. Sarrett, Jr., Dec 01, 1996] <---See: Find A Grave Memorial#50758899 [Created by: Paul R Sarrett, Jr, 4/06/2010] <---See: Photo of Find A Grave Monument, [Photo by: Paul R Sarrett, Jr, 4/06/2010]

They had 4 Children born to this Union: (1 Son & 3 Dau's)
Son/Dau	Click on Name for More Inf.	b.-d.	Married/Info.	Ch.
1. 1st Dau:	Fern Louise WILSON,	*1916-2006, 89yrs IA.	m. *1938 E.L. Stub MILLER,	6Ch.
2. 2nd Dau:	M. Lucille WILSON,	*1917-1987 a70yrs MO.	m. *1937 Paul R. SARRETT, Sr.,	6Ch.
3. 3rd Dau:	Elsie Burnice WILSON,	*1918-2004 a84yrs IA.	m. *1940 George K. ANNAN,	4Ch.
4. Only Son:	Robert Alex. WILSON,	*1921-1996 a75yrs MO.	m. *1938 Miss Nita HILEY,	4Ch.
20 Grandchildren/First Cousins

Chronological Timeline!  Ermal LeRoy WILSON
Item	Date	Age	Description (Click on Date for more Information!)	Living in Co.
Born	1897		on 12th Apr in home of Parents & 1 Sibling (2nd Born) in   nr Coin, Lincoln Twp.	Page Co., IA.
Census	1900	3yrs	on 18th Jun in home of Parents & 1 Sibling in   nr Coin, Lincoln Twp.	Page Co., IA.
Census	1910	13yrs	on 15th Apr with Parents & 2 Sibling in   Harlan Twp., Lincoln Center School House	Page Co., IA.
Married	1915	18yrs	on 19th Jun Miss Vera B. DUNCAN, age 19yrs  United Presbyterian Church in Clarinda	Page Co., IA.
Census	1920	23yrs	on 10th Jan with Wife Vera & 3 Dau in   Renter, Harlan Twp. Section 22, "Truck Driver"	Page Co., IA.
Event	1920	23yrs	on 19th Sep Car Collides with Train in   northeast of Yorktown	Page Co., IA.
Census	1930	33yrs	on 25th Apr with Wife Vera & 4 Children in   Renter, Clarinda, "Salesman, Automobiles"	Page Co., IA.
Census	1940	43yrs	on 12th Apr with Wife Vera & Father-In-Law in   Section 1 & 2, Amity Twp., "Home Farmer"	Page Co., IA.

At the age of 8 years he attended the Lincoln Center School house (Section 28, SE 1/4, SE 1/4), his teacher was MINNIE McCAULLOUGH. His grades for the Months of Aug. 28, 1905 to Oct. 20, 1905 were in the 75 to 95 range. The Lincoln Center School House. was located about 3/4 mile south of his home. Ermal L. WILSON & Vera B. DUNCAN's Marriage: In Sep. 1914 Ermal LeROY WILSON at 17 years of age took a young girl by the name of LOIS KELLY to a "Box Lunch" supper at the Butler School House, in Amity Twounship. There at the supper he bought the box lunch that the young girl Miss. Vera BERNICE DUNCAN had brought. He took her home, it is not known who took his date LOISE KELLEY home. Some 10 months later Ermal L. WILSON, a18y married the youngest "DUNCAN" girl Vera BERNICE DUNCAN, a19y They were married at the United Presbyterian Church in Clarinda, (Now called the Trinity Presbyterian on 17th & Washington) Iowa on June 19, 1915. The Rev. W. E. WILLIAMSON, performed the Holy Matrimony. The two witnesses listed on the Certificate were Miss NELLE McINTYRE and REN McCLARMON. (aka Robert Rennie McCLARONON; b. 19 Jan. 1891; d. 04 Aug. 1985, age 94; m. Elsie (Unknown) buried in the Butler Cemetery, (Row 21, Lot 1) Vera BERNICE DUNCAN was born Oct. 5, 1896 on the DUNCAN MINERAL SPRINGS STOCK FARM near Shambaugh, Iowa. She died Friday afternoon on 2nd. December 1988, at the age of 92 years, 1 month and 27days, at the "Bethesda Care Center", Clarinda, Iowa. She was the youngest child of ROBERT Alexander "Alex" DUNCAN and his wife Rachel (Pinkerton) DUNCAN. Vera DUNCAN attended the Butler School house, which was located right down the road south (Section 1, SW 1/4, SW 1/4, Amity Twp.) of the "DUNCAN MINERAL SPRINGS STOCK FARM" where Vera went to school. She graduated from the eight grade at the Butler School house in 1910. Ermal & Vera's EARLY MARRIAGE LIFE: After their marriage in 1915, Ermal & Vera (DUNCAN) WILSON first lived on a farm near Shambaugh (The exact farm has not been identified Section number etc.) in Harlan Township, where the 1st. three children were born, some time after 1919-20 they removed to Clarinda where Ermal (age 24) sold cars for Lisle Motor Company (Chevrolet Dealer) of Clarinda. This dealership was located on S. 16th Street, one block south of the square. E.L. (Ermal LeRoy) WILSON, can be found:  1920 Census, Enumerated Date: 10th January, 1920  Harlan Twp. Section 22, Page Co., Iowa  [T-625 Reel#506 E.D.,108 Page: 002a F.Visit: 017] Pg. F.V. LName FName MName  Age  b.Yr b.St My Remarks  002a  17  WILSON  E.L.     23   1897  IA   H/H Rent, Truck Driver    Wife  WILSON  Vera B.  (DUNCAN)   23   1897  IA   w/o Ermal L. 1915, 4Ch  #1.  1stDau  WILSON  Fern  L.  3   1917  IA   m. E.L. Stub MILLER, *1938  #2  2ndDau  WILSON  Martha  L.  2   1918  IA   m. P.R. SARRETT, Sr. *1937  #3.  3rdDau  WILSON  Elsie  B.  0.9   1919  IA   m. Geo. K. Annan, *1940 4Ch  FOPC-ID# 1.2.3.4.5.1.5.2.2  Clarinda Herald-Journal  CAR COLLIDES WITH TRAIN -  Sep 19, 1920  Ermal WILSON, son of George WILSON of near Coin, was seriously injured Tuesday forenoon when the car which he was driving collided with a K. & W. motor train at the intersection of the railroad track and state highway No. 3 northeast of Yorktown. WILSON was coming west and the train was going toward Clarinda. According to reports, WILSON saw the train before he reached the track and in trying to stop his car ran into a post, causing the car to swing around so that the rear was struck by the train. The car is said to be a total loss. WILSON suffered a severe cut on his left arm, the muscle being severed, and also a bad scalp wound and a cut on his nose. He is at the Clarinda hospital and Doctors say he will recover. He is married and has three children, the family home being in Clarinda. For a number of years Mr. WILSON has been the employ of the Lisle Motor Co., as a salesman. He is a nephew of Walker WILSON and Mrs. P. M. CHRISTENSEN of Coin.  The Clarinda Herald-Journal  AUTO AND TRAIN HIT; SALESMAN IS INJURED -  Sep 19, 1920 (AP)   Ermal WILSON, Clarinda salesman, suffered severe injuries today when his machine collided with a Burlington motor train four miles west of here. The train was disabled and an extra freight was called from Shenandoah to push it into Clarinda for repairs.  Ermal LeRoy WILSON, Can be Found with Family: >  1930 Census, Enumerated Date: 25 Apr 1930  Clarinda, City of, Page Co., Iowa  [M-653, Reel,672 E.D., 22 Page: 015b F.Visit: 347] Pg. F.V. LName FName MName  Age  b.Yr b.St My Remarks   Living at: 523 W. State St., Clarinda, IA.  -  FOPC-ID# 1.2.3.4.5.1.5.2.2  015b  347  WILSON  Ermal  L.   33   1897  IA   H/H Rent $18., Salesman, Automobiles    Wife  WILSON  Vera B.  (DUNCAN)   34   1896  IA   m.a18yrs Ermal L., *1915 4Ch  #1.  1stDau  WILSON  Fern  L.   14   1916  IA   Dau 1st, m. E.L. Stub MILLER, *1938  #2.  2ndDau  WILSON  M. Lucille     13   1917  IA   Dau 2nd, m. P.R. SARRETT, *1837  #3.  3rdDau  WILSON  Elise  B.   12   1918  IA   Dau 3rd, m. George K. ANNAN, *1940  #4.  OnlySon  WILSON  Robert  A.  9   1921  IA   Only Son m. Miss Nita HULEY, *1938    Ermal LeRoy WILSON, Can be Found with Family: >  1940 Census, Enumerated Date: 12th April 1940  Section 1 & 2, Amity Twp., Page Co., Iowa  [Roll: T627_1188; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 73-3.; F-Visit:# 056] Pg. F.V. LName FName MName  Age  b.Yr b.St My Remarks  03a  056  DUNCAN  R.A.     78   1862  IA   H/H Own, Own, Widow, Retired Farmer [8th Grade]  #6.  4thDau:  WILSON  Vera B.  (Duncan)   43   1897  IA   W/O Ermal L. WILSON, 4Ch. [12th Grade]  #6.  S-I-Law:  WILSON  Ermal  L.   43   1897  IA   Home Farmer, [12th Grade]  Living at: DUNCAN Mineral Springs Farm, Shambaugh, IA.  FOPC-ID# 1.2.3.4.5.1.5.2.2  Children NOT living with Parents in this 1940 Census!  1. 1st Dau:  Fern Louise WILSON, 24yrs  *1916-2006, 89yrs IA.  m. *1938 E.L. Stub MILLER, 6Ch.   2. 2nd Dau:   M. Lucille WILSON,  *1917-1987 a70yrs MO.  m. *1937 Paul R. SARRETT, Sr., 6Ch.   3. 3rd Dau:  Elsie Burnice WILSON,  *1918-2004 a84yrs IA.  m. *1940 George K. ANNAN, 4Ch.   4. Only Son:  Robert Alex. WILSON,  *1921-1996 a75yrs MO.   m. *1938 Miss Nita HILEY, 4Ch.  Some Residence(s) of Ermal L. & Vera B. (Duncan) WILSON  Some time about 1919 the Ermal & Vera WILSON family moved to Clarinda where they rented some 6 different homes in Clarinda, the ages of the three daughters "FERN" age 3; "Lucille" age 2; "ELSIE" age 1 at this time.  1919-1926, 7yrs - #1st.  Rented house; Located 822 So. 16th. St; between Glenn Miller Dr. & W. Orange St. Clarinda, Iowa <--See: Google.com Map! GPS 40.737226, -95.040751  1926-1928, 2yrs - #2nd.  Rented House; Located 304 West Stuart Street; south of W. Main Street. Clarinda, Iowa <--See: Google.com Map! GPS 40.737226, -95.040858 1928-1929, 1yr - #3rd.  Rented House; Located 310 West Stuart Street; next door to house number 3 in Clarinda. <--See: Google.com Map! GPS 40.742282, -95.043776  1930-1935, 5yrs - #4th.  Rented House; Located 523 W. State Street; north of W. Lincoln Street Clarinda, Iowa. <--See: Google.com Map! GPS 40.740396, -95.035193  1935-1935, 1yr - #5th.  Rented House; March, Located 310 N. 14th. Street; north of W. Tarkio Street Clarinda, Iowa. <--See: Google.com Map! GPS 40.73386, -95.040922  1935-1935, 1?yr - #6th.  Rented House; May, Located 314 W. Logan Street; west of 20th. Street Clarinda, Iowa. <--See: Google.com Map! GPS 40.34301, -94.873056  1935-1937, 1yr - #7th.  Rented house; Located 403 So. Main St.; Maryville, Mo. <--See: Google.com Map! GPS 37.0625, -95.677068  1937-1945, 8yrs - #8th  Rented The DUNCAN "Mineral Springs Stock Farm", Section 1 & 2, Amity, Twp., Page Co., Iowa. <---Click on Thumbnail for Larger Photo!  1945-1969, 24yrs - #9th  Inherited The DUNCAN "Mineral Springs Stock Farm", Section 1 & 2, Amity, Twp., Page Co., Iowa. <---Click on Thumbnail for Larger Photo!  1970-toDay #10th  The DUNCAN "Mineral Springs Stock Farm", Section 1 & 2, Amity, Twp., Page Co., Iowa. <---Click on Thumbnail for Larger Photo! They lived in Clarinda some sixteen years until about 1935 Ermal L. (age 38) & Vera (DUNCAN) WILSON (age 37) with their children "FERN" age 19; "Lucille" age 18; "ELSIE" age 16; and the one son ROBERT, age 14; removed to Maryville, Missouri, where Ermal was still selling cars for the BUCHANAN Chevrolet Dealer in Maryville, Mo. They remained in Maryville, Mo for 2 years, until about 1937 when they relocated to Vera'S father ROBERT ALEXANDER DUNCAN's 160 acre farm. REMOVE TO THE "ORIGINAL DUNCAN" HOMEPLACE: In 1937 Vera (DUNCAN) WILSON was 39, and Ermal L. WILSON, who was 40 quit his job at the BUCHANAN Chevorlet Dealer in Maryville, Mo. and removed to the "MINERAL SPRING STOCK FARM" where Vera's father ROBERT ALEXANDER DUNCAN lived by himself for some nine years after his wife RACHEL (PINKERTON) DUNCAN, (Vera's mother) had died at the age of 62 years, 8 months, and 12 days, on 13 Oct. 1929. Vera's father ROBERT ALEXANDER "Alex" DUNCAN at the age of 63, suffered from "Gout" on his left foot "bladder & kidney" problems and could not farm like he used to. Vera B. (DUNCAN) WILSON & Ermal L. WILSON along with three of their four children "FERN" age 22; "ELSIE" age 19; and the one son ROBERT, age 19; lived on the "DUNCAN FARM". "Lucille" age 21, remained in Marysville. ROBERT ALEXANDER DUNCAN lived for ten more years , until his death on 15th April 1945. All of Vera & Ermal's children married and left the "DUNCAN FARM" by 1940. FERN LOUISE (WILSON) MILLER and ROBERT ALEXANDER WILSON left the same year of 1938, the last one to leave was ELSIE BERNICE (WILSON) ANNAN in 1940. Father-In-Law Robert Alex. DUNCAN made a Will on 16th Oct. 1943, which went through probate on 29th Jan. 1943 to 9th March 1943, administrated by his sister-in-law ZORA (KELLEY) DUNCAN. <---Click on Thumbnail for Larger Photo!  Robert Alexander DUNCAN of Page County, State of Iowa..convey to Vera B. (DUNCAN) WILSON      ....of Page County, State of Iowa.. 40 acres, all of the Northwest one quarter (NW 1/4) of the Southwest one quarter (SW 1/4) of Section one (1) and 40 acres of the Northeast one quarter (NE 1/4) of the Southeast one quarter (SE 1/4) of Section two (2), All in Township (Amity) Sixty-seven (67), Range Thirty-seven (37), West of the 5th. P.M., Iowa...for consideration of $1.00 and Love and Affection... SOURCE: Deed Bk. 348 Pg. 455, Page County, Iowa; Instrument Date: 16th Oct. 1943; File Date: 19th Feb. 1946. researched and copied by Lucille (Wilson) Sarrett GRANDPA & GRANDMA'S WILSON FARM: Ermal & Vera (DUNCAN) WILSON farmed on the 80 acres "MENRIAL SPRINGS FARM" for the next 32 years (1937 - 1969)       See: Some Farm Photos 1937 IT'S NINETY IN THE SHADE When the morning chores are finished, I like turning out the cows, And with them turning out my troubles, Out across the fields to browse. Then I strike off toward the woodlot, Mock the bobwhite as I go, Watch the eagle hunting dinner, Hear the chickens talking low. As the hover in the cover, That the mother hen has made, When the simmer sun gets busy And it's ninety in the shade. ACTIVE IN THE INTEREST OF SHAMBAUGH: Ermal L. WILSON was a active member of the Shambaugh Fire Department. They were using a "Bucket brigade" as late as 1913, when this was replaced by a push car of hose and soda acid tank. The first meeting of the Board of Directors of the "Shambaugh Community Fire Protection Association" was convened informally on 25 January, 1949 at the Shambaugh Town Hall, with the following members present: Ermal LeROY WILSON, C. V. PERRY, EDWARD WILLIAM FULK, HARVE BROWN, FRANK SNIVELY, and BYARD HOOK. Discussion centered over what type of truck to purchase. A new 1948 International Fire Truck with one set of LuVerne fire apparatus with 100 feet of hose and one Hale auxiliary pump was purchased for $5,600. The money was raised for this purchase by contributions and pledges by the town of Shambaugh and surrounding community. GAIL MILLER was elected Fire Chief. The new truck was housed in FLOYD HUGHES' building until a new building was built at the west end of the Town Hall. Material for the fire station was purchased from Richardson Lumber Co. at a 10% discount - the bill coming to $832.93. In April of 1950 the Shambaugh Fire Department was recognized by the State of Iowa. WENDELL McCLARNON served as Fire Chief 1953 to 1965, DONALD McINTYRE served 1966 to 1967. A second fire truck, a 1949 Ford, was purchased in 1952 to complete the facilities. SOURCE: Pages from the Past Vol. I, No. 4, pg. 13 December, 1976 THE SHAMBAUGH TELEPHONE COMPANY: As one of the oldest independent exchanges in the Southwest Iowa closed its doors on October 31, 1959. They started in 1902 with 5 lines, and as many as 300 patrons were on the lines, the number being cut to nearly 50 by the gradual drop in patronage. Members were assessed $3.00 each year for the upkeep of the lines, which were taken care of by Ermal LeROY WILSON. The Company first operated with a switchboard in ART RICHARDSONS Lumber Yard. Mrs. ORA NICHOLAS was one of the first operators. The last operator being Mrs. BEVERLY RUSSELL. Ermal & Vera'S phone number was two shorts and one long ring, from ORA. SOURCE: Pages from the Past Vol. I, No. 4, pg. 19 December, 1976  The Clarinda Herald-Journal  Wilson's Celebrate Golden Wedding with family dinner on Father's Day  Issue: Dated Jun 15, 1965              SHAMBAUGH - Mr & Mrs Ermal WILSON observed their golden wedding anniversary June 19, 1965. A family dinner was held in honor on Fathers's Day at the home of their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. & Mrs. Lyle MILLER, at Clarinda. Their other children were present, Mrs. Lucille SARRETT of Kansas City, Mr. & Mrs. George ANNAN of Yorktown; and Mr. & Mrs Robert WILSON of Burlington Junction, MO. Grandchildren and great-grandchildren present were: Mrs. Patricia (Sarrett) EADS, Karri & Keven, of Garden Grove, CA. Ermal Hugh SARRETT, Mr. & Mrs Linn (Barbara Sarrett) KENAGY, and Kimberly, Mr. & Mrs Charley (Janet Sarrett) BOOTS, of Kansas City, MO. Mr. & Mrs James (Joyce Miller) HATTON, Danny and David of Corning, IA. Kathleen MILLER of Omaha, NE. Mr. & Mrs Ronald (Ruth Ann Miller) WEBSTER, and Debbie of Clarinda, IA. Eddie and Tommie MILLER of Clarinda, IA. Mr. & Mrs. Fred (Karen Annan) EITZEN, Lori & Paul of Omaha, NE. Rodney and Cynthia ANNAN of Yorktown, IA. Robert "Bobbie" WILSON, Mr. & Mrs. Karl (Terie Wilson) KENAGY, and Duane of Des Moines, IA. Kip & Tammy WILSON, of Burlington Junction, MO. Friends included: Connie LOGHRY of Denver, CO. Dennis BRYANT of Clarinda Sue BRYSON of College Springs, IA. A nephew and his wife Mr. & Mrs Kenneth (Thelma Polsey) POTTER, of Omaha, NE. called during the afternoon. The WILSON's were married June 19, 1915 at the United Presbyterian Church, in Clarinda, IA. Mrs. WILSON is daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Alex DUNCAN, and the couple now live on the DUNCAN farm near Shambaugh, IA.  Chain of Custody of Photo: This Photo is from the Personal Collection of   <---Vera B. (Duncan) WILSON, given to Daughter: Mrs. "Lucille" (Wilson) Sarrett givin to this writer for this personal Collection!  Selling of the Mineral Spring Stock Farm:  On 23rd Sep. 1968, Grandpa & Grandma, signed a Real Estate contract to sell the farm to their grandson Bobby WILSON. Grandpa died some 11 months and 25 days later. After the death of her husband of some 54 years, Vera B. (Duncan) WILSON on 1st Nov. 1969 left her family Farm that had been in the DUNCAN family for over 111 (1858-1969) years. She lived in a small house on 522 N. 15th St., Clarinda, Iowa by herself until 1984, where she was placed in the Bethesda Care Center, a Nursing Home, in Clarinda, Iowa, where she remained until her death on 02 Dec. 1988.  SOURCE: R.E. BK 460 Pg. 677, Page County, Iowa.  Transaction Date: 23 Sep. 1968  File Date: 23 Sep. 1968  Amity Township,  STATE OF IOWA   }                                   } SS. COUNTY of Page    }  Date: Sep. 23, 1968, acres,  REAL ESTATE CONTRACT (Short Form)      It is agreed between Ermal L. WILSON and Vera WILSON husband and wife of Page County, Iowa, Seller and Robert A. WILSON, Jr. and Jean E. WILSON, husband and wife as joint tenants of Wright County, Iowa, Buyer.       That Sellers hereby agree to sell and Buyers hereby agree to buy the real estate situated in Page County, Iowa described as:      The Northwest one quarter (NW 1/4) of the Southwest one quarter (SW 1/4) of Section one (1) and the Northeast one quarter (NE 1/4) of the Southeast one quarter (SE 1/4) of Section two (2), All in Township (Amity) Sixty- seven (67), Range Thirty-seven (37), West of the 5th. P.M., Iowa, and All farm machinery owned by the Sellers on this date.       (1.) Total purchase price Sixteen thousand and zero cents ($16,000.00) $2,000.00 or more on or before 1st. March, 1969 and $1,200.00 on or before each 1st. March thereafter.       (2.) Interest Buyers: agree to pay interest from 1st. March 1969 upon the unpaid balance at the rate of 5 % and that interest shall be paid in monthly installments commencing 1st. April 1969.       (3.) Taxes: Sellers agree to pay all of the regular taxes assessed for the year 1968 against said property payable in the year 1969 and any and all special assessments which have been installed at the date of this contract, and Buyers agree to pay, before they become delinquent, all subsequent taxes and assements against said premises.       (4.) Possession: Sellers agree to give Buyers possession of said premises on or before 1st. March 1969, however, Sellers may occupy dwelling house and farmland as long as they desire as provided in this contract.       (5.) Insurance: Sellers agree to carry existing insurance until date of possession, thereafter.       Dated and signed Sept. 23, 1968       SELLERS BUYERS       L\S\ Ermal L. WILSON  L\S\ ROBERT A. WILSON JR.       L\S\ Vera WILSON          L\S\ JEAN E. WILSON  State of Iowa, Page County  Notary Public: \S\ Nellie BRENNAMAN  Helen JONES Recorder: Filed for record this 23rd. day of Sept AD 1968,  at 4 O'Clock P. M. Filing Number 1935 Recording Fee $2.50  SOURCE: Warranty Deed Bk 511 Pg. 724; Page County, Iowa.; Transaction Date: 23 Sep. 1968; File Date: 14th Apr. 1981  [Researched & copied by Lucille (Wilson) Sarrett  Amity Township,  STATE OF IOWA   }                                   } SS. COUNTY of Page    }  Date: Sep. 23, 1968, acres,  WARRANTY DEED - JOINT TENANCY       Know all men by these present that we Ermal L. WILSON and Vera WILSON - husband and wife - in consideration of the sum of one dollar ($1.00) and other good and valuable considerations in hand paid do hereby convey unto Robert A. WILSON Jr. and Jean E. WILSON, husband and wife a joint tenants with full rights of survivor-ship and not as tenants in Common, the following described real estate situated in Page County, Iowa to Wit:       The Northwest one quarter (NW 1/4) of the Southwest one quarter (SW 1/4) of Section one (1) and the Northeast one quarter (NE 1/4) of the Southeast one quarter (SE 1/4) of Section two (2), All in Township (Amity) Sixty- seven (67), Range Thirty-seven (37), West of the 5th. P.M., Iowa.       This Deed exempt from declaration of value as it is in fulfillment of a previously recorded real estate contract. Signed this 23rd. day of Sept. 1968      L\S\ Ermal L. WILSON      L\S\ Vera WILSON  Notarized by: Nellie BRENAMON  Filed for record this 14th. day of April AD 1981, at 9 O'Clock A.M.  Filing Number 1833 Recording Fee $3.00 Ermal LeROY WILSON's Death:  On the morning of the 5th May 1968 Ermal LeROY WILSON checked into the Lutheran Hospital, in Omaha, Douglas Co., Nebr. he was under Dr. A. FREED, care for over 1 1/2 years, until his death at 2:00 o'clock a.m. on Wednesday Sept. 18, 1969 at the age of 72 years, 7 months and 6 days. Dr. FREED listed the primary cause of death as "Infraction, Acute Emphysema, Mod Severe" Certificate of Death No. 69 10428, State of Nebraska. Ermal L. WILSON was truly a man of substantial character, and was honorable in all of his dealings with the entire community.  At the time of Ermal L. WILSON's death in 1969, he left a void in the hearts of his wife Vera B. (Duncan) WILSON, their 4 children, 8 Grand Sons, 10 Grand Daughters, 13 Great-Grand Sons, and 9 Great-Grand Daughters. To date (1986) the lineage he left is a total 40 Great-grand children, 22 Great-Grand Sons and 18 Great- Granddaughters. Funeral services was held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Walker Funeral home of Clarinda. He was buried in the "Maple Hill" Cemetery, 2430 298th St., College Springs, Iowa. <--- (See: Row 3, Lot 4)  Casket bearers were Ermal L. WILSON's Grandsons: (Front Row, Left to Right) Ermal HUGH SARRETT; s/o Lucille (WILSON) SARRETT EDDY LYLE MILLER; s/o FERN (WILSON) MILLER (Not Casket carrier) TOMMY HAROLD MILLER, s/o FERN (WILSON) MILLER (Not Casket carrier) DICK FOREST MILLER; s/o FERN (WILSON) MILLER (Back Row, Left to Right) Paul R. SARRETT, JR.; s/o Lucille (WILSON) SARRETT KIP WILSON; s/o ROBERT A. WILSON BOBBIE WILSON; s/o ROBERT A. WILSON RODNEY ANNAN; s/o Elsie (WILSON) ANNAN  The Laugh and Chat club provided food for lunch before the services; Vera B. (DUNCAN) WILSON's Death: Vera B. (DUNCAN) WILSON, was a Widow for 19 years. After the death of her husband Ermal L. WILSON in 1969 she relocated into Clarinda, where she lived in a small house on 522 N. 15th St., Clarinda, Iowa by herself for some 15 years, until 1984. At that time she was placed in the Bethesda Care Center, a Nursing Home, in Clarinda, Iowa, where she remained (for some 4 years) until her death on 02 Dec. 1988. Memory services was conducted AT 1:30 PM. Tuesday, 06 Dec. 1988, at the Trinty Presbyterian Church, Clarinda, Iowa. Officiated by Rev. CHARLES BUGLAR. Arrangements for the final resting place along side of her husband Ermal L. WILSON at the "Mapel Hill" Cemetery, near Colllege Springs, Lincoln Twp., Page County, Iowa were provided by WALKER-MERRICK Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa. Singer was WILLIAM MANNASMITH (cousin of Ermal L. WILSON), accompanist SUE CAVIN, Organist. MABEL MEYERS and NOLA OTTE, handled the Registers. LYLE EDEN and BRUCE OTTE were the Ushers. Casket Bearers were her Grandsons:      Karl KENAGY, age 49yrs Son-in-law of Robert A. WILSON      Rodney ANNAN, age 39yrs Only Son of Elsie (WILSON) ANNAN      Ed MILLER, age 38yrs 2nd Son of Fern (WILSON) MILLER      Tom MILLER, age 35yrs 3rd Son of Fern (WILSON) MILLER      Ermal H. SARRETT, age 45yrs 2nd Son of Lucille (WILSON) SARRETT (dec'd)      Paul R. SARRETT, age 47yrs 1st Son of Lucille (WILSON) SARRETT (dec'd)  Vera B. (DUNCAN) WILSON was a member of the Trinty Presbyterian Church, of Clarinda and worked with the youth group. She is survived by three of her four children, Mrs. LYLE (FERN) MILLER, of Clarinda, Mrs. GEORG K. (ELSIE) ANNAN, or rural Yorktown, and son ROBERT A. WILSON of Burlington Junction, Missouri. There are 17 Grandchildren, 38 Great-Grandchildren, and 7 Great-Great- Grandchildren. One of these Great-Great-Grandchildren being this writers Granddaughter KATIE LYNN BONSALL, born 6:41 p.m. on the 1st. of Dec. 1988, one day before Vera's death.  She is preceded in death by her husband Ermal L. WILSON d. 1969, daughter M. Lucille (WILSON) SARRETT d. 1987, (this writers mother). Her father Mr. ROBERT "ALEX" DUNCAN d. 1945, her mother RACHEL (PINKERTON) DUNCAN d. 1929  Four sisters, Mrs. MABEL (DUNCAN) LINDLEY (d. 1974,) Mrs. JENNIE (DUNCAN) FULK (d. 1974,) and a twin sister VELMA DUNCAN, who died in 1899 at 35 months, and younger sister NINA DUNCAN who died in 1901 at 10 months.  Brothers preceding her were WILLIAM DUNCAN (d. 1917,) JOHN WESLEY DUNCAN (d. 1976, Calif.) and younger brother CLARK RANKIN DUNCAN who died at birth in 1902. MY REMINISCENCES OF SUMMERS SPENT ON THE DUNCAN FARM: Many of his grandchildren would spend the entire summer on the DUNCAN farm, and he enriched all of their lives by his humor and fair practices. We would load up the cream and/or eggs into the pick-up truck every Saturday morning for our weekly trip into Shambaugh to sell, at the Creamery station operated by Paul BEVELRAGE and Mrs. Ora NICHOLS (Who also was the telephone operator for many years). Saturday night was a great time in Shambaugh, after we would sell our cream and eggs, and purchase our weekly supply of groceries and visit with neighbors, some times a band concert was held in the early part of the evening with about 20 local men playing in the band led by MAJOR LANDERS and Dr. SELLERS. When it became dark enough a free picture show would be held with the picture reflected on a sheet. On some evenings we would visit with Vern & Delna McCLARNON who owned and operated the Phillips 66 Gas Station, right on 71 Hwy. South end of Shambaugh (this also was the Shambaugh Bus Stop). They had a little house right next to the Station, where Ermal & Vera, Vern & Delna would play a few hands of Canasta or Hearts, Vern would sure get mad when a car came into the station which he would have to service - just when Ermal and he were in a in run of suits. Ermal L. WILSON also traded with Horce & Ruth RICHARDSON'S "HILLTOP" Station, northwest side of Shambaugh on Hwy 71, which consisted of Gas Station and General Store, ran by Cecil NEVIUS, Frank SNIVELY, and Wendal McCLARON. What comes to my mind is when we would stop here to talk "about the weather" my Grandfather Ermal would by us a 10� bottle of Coke and a nickel bag of peanuts which he showed us how to dump the peanuts in to the Coke bottle (It would fuz up & out the bottle) so we could drink the Coke and eat the peanuts at the same time. Ermal & Vera raised Hogs, and a few cattle for meat supply, he would have Floyd PIERSON, butcher the stock and stored it at the "HILLTOP LOCKER" owned by Byard HOOK & Donald RICHARDSON, operated by Walter HOLSTE, Derrell KENT. Byard & Donald also owned the "HILLTOP MOTEL" located right next to the Locker, which was operated by Donald RICHARDSON family. I never did want to sleep over night in that Motel. Vera (Duncan) WILSON was an immaculate housekeeper, her house, clothes, and person was always clean and fresh, even-though I never saw her do a lick of housework. Apparently she had completed seVeral hours of work before this grandson ever woke-up in the morning. Some of my sweetest memories are bounded up in Grandma Vera's cooking. Her recipes are family treasures. Recipes are sometimes in someone's mind and handed down by watching and doing. Certain recipes are specialties with individual and remembered only by them. This is true of Grandma Vera's Angel Food Cake, (which she baked in a "Lamb" mold for every Grandchild's Birthday) Date filled pin-wheel cookies, (which were Grandpa Ermal's favorite) Chocolate cake, (which was baked on a sheet pan with Chocolate icing, a "Texas Sheet Cake") Fried Chicken (which was normally our Sunday dinner after Church service). I could go on and on, nothing tasted like it did at Grandma's house and this is why.....

GRANDMOTHER'S RECIPIES   Grandma told me long ago, "Bread's no good unless you add some lovin' to the dough." "And when your baking pies" she said, "A pinch of faith and trust, If added to the shortening, makes a flaky, tender crust."   "Compassion by the spoonful in the batter of a cake, makes it come out light and fluffy, and the finest you can make."   Now these things can't be purchased in the store across the way, Grandma kept them in her heart and used them everyday.

WHAT IS A GRANDMA A Grandmother is a lady who has no children of her own, so she likes other people's little girls and boys. Grandmas don't have anything to do except be there. They take us for walks and will slow down past pretty leaves and caterpillars. They never say "Hurry up." Usually they are fat, but not too fat to tie our shoe strings. They wear glasses and funny underwear. They can take their teeth and gums out. Grandmas don't have to be smart, only answer questions like "why do dogs hate cats" or "how come God isn't married". Grandmas don't talk "visitors talk" like visitors do, because it is to hard to understand. When they read to us they don't skip words or mind if it is the same story again. Grandmas say they have good memories, but they can't remember how old they are. They also stuff food down your throat even if you are not hungry. Grandmas are the only one who can keep you on the telephone, while your favorite television show is on. Grandma is your mother's mother and your father's mother.

GRANDMOTHER MEMORIES How well I remember my Grandmother dear, her love and concern, her warmth and her cheer! Though her family was large and some far away, each one felt her love in a wonderful way! How well I remember my Grandmother's eyes, they always inspired us to tell her no lies! In the planning of fun or the shedding of tears, her eyes mirrored love for us all through the years! How well I remember my Grandmother's smile, as she came to the door with her usual style! Her smile said, "Come in"; you are special to me, and its warmth was felt by the whole family! How well I remember my Grandmother's hands, they so tirelessly met all her family's demand! Each labor of love was cheerfully done, as her hands worked so hard both in work and fun! How well I remember my Grandmother's feet, and the speed that she went as she walked down the street! Though the years between us numbered more than a few, keeping up her pace was all I could do! Yes, how well I remember my Grandmother dear, and though she's been gone almost a year! The memories she left will never depart, for her place in our lives will remain in my heart!

The Following are the Children of:
Ermal LeRoy WILSON & Mother: Vera Bernice DUNCAN

Sixth Generation! 1. Fern Louise WILSON; (1st Dau. of Ermal L. Wilson & Mother: Vera B. Duncan) Born Mar. 17, 1916, in Harlan Twp., near Shambaugh Iowa; d. Living [Jun 2008] Grad. from Clarinda High School, Class of 1935; (Same year as her younger sister "Lucille") Married on Tues. Evening 8:00 o'clock of Feb. 15, 1938 at the United Presbyterian Church at Clarinda to Ermal LYLE "Stub" MILLER; (Son of FLEET & INZE MILLER) b. 09 Mar 1916, nr Yorktown, Page Co., IA. d. 24 Nov 2002. age 86yrs, Clarinda, IA. Buried: Summent Cemetery, Yorktown, Page Co., IA. STUB & FERN MILLER had six children born to this union:

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Sixth Generation! 2. Martha "Lucille" WILSON; (2nd Dau. of Ermal L. Wilson & Mother: Vera B. Duncan) b. 20 Aug 1917, in Harlan Twp., (Clarinda), Iowa; d. 29 Sep 1987, at the age of 70 years, 9 months and 2 days, in her home [for 35yrs] at 3318 Kensington, K. C. Mo.; Buried at "Maple Hill" Cemetery, near College Springs; At age 20yrs she married on Mar 14, 1937, in Atchison, Kansas, by the Justice of the Peace, Judge F. P. Mertz to 20 year old Paul R. SARRETT SR. b. 04 Sep. 1917, in Kansas City, Mo.; d. 19 Jun. 1968, at the age of 50y, 9m, & 15ds; was killed in an apartment fire at the Barclay Apartment Hotel 1010 E. 27th. St. Kansas City, Mo.; Lucille and Paul Sr. were divorced on 5 Apr. 1960, after 23 years of marriage; They had 6 children born to this union:

See Biographical Profile:  Paul R. SARRETT, Sr. of Kansas City, Missouri  for Continuation. <---Click on Thumbnail for Profile

Momma's Early Life! by: Paul R. Sarrett, Junior She was born on the WILSON farm in Harlan Twp., Page Co., IA., and at the age of 3 yrs. (1919) removed with her parents into the town of Clarinda. She attended Elementary schools in Clarinda, she did NOT attend "Rual" schools. Graduated from Clarinda High School on 24th May 1934 Was a early member of the First United Presbyterian (Now called Trinity) Church at 17th. & Washington of Clarinda. On Sep. 13, 1931, 13 days after her 14th birthday she received "The Star Memory Certificate" from her Bible School, this certificate awarded her for committing to memory "The Lords prayer; The Ten Commandments; The Beatitudes; The 23rd Pslam and The Books of the Bible", her Bible School Teacher was MYRTLE PARKER. On Sep. 27 that same year she received her "DIPLOMA" as a member of the Junior Society of the 1st. U. P. Church by graduating to the fellowship of the Intermediate Y. P. C. U. Society of this church, the Pastor being Rev. CARL E. PERSON. After two years of completing "Graded Memory Work" with the Bible School Department at the age of 15 years (Sep. 1932) Lucille WILSON received the "International Cross and Crown" Certificate which awarded her for fulfilling all the requirements of the little Cross and Crown system. With all this activity she was hard at work at her Clarinda Junior High School studies, and graduating on the 27th May 1932, allowing her admission to the Clarinda Senior High School, her Jr. High principal was Mr. KIRCH M. HENNING. For the next 3 years in High School she was energetic, and active in all fascists of her academic activities as well as her social activities. 3 year Member of the "Girl Reserves" (G.R.) an organization of young women who must be gracious in manner, use good judgment, be loyal to friends, uphold the code, be ready to serve, be trustworthy, and find and give the best in life. 3 year Member of the Clarinda Girls Athletic Association (G.A.A.) This organization principal purpose is the promotion of good fellowship and sportmanship among girls. She received 1 Minor letter and 2 Major letters in Softball. 1 year her Senior year she was in the "Jerry of Jericho Road Chorus." 1 year her Senior years she was on the Clarinda "Cardinal" Staff which planned, built, wrecked, sketched, scribbled, snapped, clapped, and prepared the 1935 year book for publication. Comments found in the Clarinda Cardinal 1935 Year Book Page 18 Senior Picture caption: Lucille WILSON "The best in all games is the playing, if you give the best in you." Page 23, The WILL of the 1935 Senior Class: "Lucille WILSON gives her interest in athletics to MARGARET JEAN BOMAN." Page 27 Pictured with the 1935 Cardinal Staff. Page 27 Pictured with the Girl Reserves. Page 50, SUPERLATIVE SENIORS: Picked as the most Fairest: "Lucille WILSON" At the MOTHER and DAUGHTER Banquet on June 4, 1935 given by the Girls Circle of the U.P. Church. A play was presented called "A REAL MOTHERS DAY" the following was the cast:      Mother..........GENEVIEVE McNERNY      Gwendolyn.......MARY HITCHCOCK      Frances.........LUCILLE WILSON      Anne............RUTH E. CAGLEY      Betty...........THELMA WHEELER      Junior..........RUTH FREEMAN      Mrs. Grayson....RUTH WALKER After her graduation from Clarinda High School, her parents removed that same year to Maryville, Missouri where she attended Northeast Missouri State University. She also went to work at the F. W. WOOLWORTH store.

The Clarinda Herald-Journal - Maryville  MISS WILSON ENTERTAINS:  Issue: Jun 19, 1936

Miss Lucille WILSON entertained last evening at her home, 403 So. Main Street, for the women employees of the F. W. Woolworth store complementing Miss Ruby RICE, whose birthday anniversary occurred today. Bridge was played at two tables, the prize for high score going to Miss EVELM MAUL and for low score to Miss Joyce NEAL. Guest included Miss RICE, Miss NEAL, Misses Evelyne MAUL, Lela MAUL, Louise HUNT, Verna Mae McNEAL and Jennie NEWTON.

The Clarinda Herald-Journal - Maryville  Lucille WILSON MEETS FUTURE HUSBAND  Issue: Jul 07, 1936

Miss WILSON, while attending the Roller Skating rink in Maryville, she met a young man who was working at the C.C.C. Camp at Maryville by the name of Paul R. SARRETT.

The Clarinda Herald-Journal  MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENT -  Issue: Sep 22, 1937

The marriage of Miss Lucille WILSON, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Ermal L. WILSON of this city [Maryville, MO.], to Paul SARRETT of Kansas City, Mo., was announced at a party given for sixteen [16] guest by Mrs. SARRETT last evening at the home of her parents, at South Buchanan Street. The wedding to place March 14 1937, at Atchison, Kansas. Mr. SARRETT is the son of Mrs. Mary (Smith) SARRETT of Kansas City.  Announcement of the marriage was made in a puzzle put together by guest.  Easter decorations were carried out in the table appointments and refreshments.  Only 13 Guest were listed:      Miss Maurine DICKENS,      Mrs. Harold FARR,      Miss Louise HUNT,      Miss Winifred JANTZ,      Mrs. Harold JOHE,      Miss Lela MAUL,      Miss Evelyn MAUL,      Miss Mary Catherine McNEAL,      Miss Betty NOBLET,      Miss Ruby RICE      Miss Ida SIMMONS,      Mrs. Wilson THOMPSON,      Miss Elsie WILSON.  Mr. & Mrs. SARRETT will be at home at 3031 Bellefontaine, Kansas City, after next week.  Mrs. SARRETT has been employed at the F. W. WOOLWORTH store the last three years [1934-1937] and has resigned her position, effective tomorrow.

Sixth Generation! 3. Elsie Bernice WILSON; (3rd Dau. of Ermal L. Wilson & Mother: Vera B. Duncan) b. 24 Mar 1919, Harlan Twp., near Shambaugh, Iowa; d. 22 Feb 2004, age 84yrs, Clarinda, Page Co., IA. Buried along side of her husband in the Polsley Cemetery, Grad from Clarinda High School Class of 1937; At the age 21yrs she married on Sunday afternoon, 14 Jan. 1940, at the First Presbyterian Church in Des Moines, Iowa to George Kenneth ANNAN; b. 28 Oct. 1915, near Yorktown, Nodaway Twp., Page Co., IA. d. 10 Mar. 1996, age 81yrs, in Omaha, NE. Buried in the Polsley Cemetery, Page Co., IA. They had 4 children born from this Union; Add: Route 3, Box 141, Clarinda, Iowa 51632 (712/542-2451)

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Sixth Generation! 4. Robert Alexander WILSON, Sr. (Only Son of Ermal L. Wilson & Mother: Vera B. Duncan) (Named after Vera'S father ROBERT ALEXANDER DUNCAN then 59 years old) b. 14 Aug 1921, at Clarinda, Iowa; d. 22 Jul 1996. age 74yrs, at the Veterans Hospital, Kansas City, MO. Buried in the "Oak Hill Cemetery", Maryville, MO; Attended Elementary Schools in Clarinda; Graduated from Clarinda High School ? about May of 1938, Married the next month on 14 June 1938, at Troy, Kansas by the Judge J.R. BELL to WANITA "Nita" HILEY; (Dau of NELSON "NEL" and MABEL HILEY) b. 02 Oct 1920, Maryville, MO.; d. 18 Nov 1989, 69yrs Hospital, Fairfax, Mo., Buried in the "Oak Hill Cemetery", Maryville, MO; ROBERT and NITA had four children born from this union:

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