Flora WILSON9775 was born in 1859. She died in 1900 at the age of 41. Parents: Washington "Wash" WILSON-37598 and Mary Ann FOREMAN-37603.


Flora Belle WILSON143,1378 was born on 18 June 1868 in Warriors Mark Twp., Huntingdon Co., PA. She died on 16 March 1930 at the age of 61 in Warriors Mark Twp., Huntingdon Co., PA.

Spouse: Abraham Crain NEARHOOF-53961. Flora Belle WILSON and Abraham Crain NEARHOOF were married on 2 September 1891 in Huntingdon, Huntingdon Co., PA. Children were: Grace "Gracie" NEARHOOF-203649, Vema Belle NEARHOOF-203651, John Raymond NEARHOOF-53943, Hazel Lois NEARHOOF-203652, Ruth Pauline NEARHOOF-203653.


Flora/Floy E. WILSON176,14536 was born in January 1889. Parents: John P. WILSON-56710 and Clara Matilda SWEGER-56711.


Florence WILSON6171 died in 1976.

Spouse: Murl R. WEAVER-125203. Florence WILSON and Murl R. WEAVER were married.


Florence WILSON674 was born in 1892. Parents: Thomas E. WILSON-18286 and Rosalind UNKEFER-17992.

Spouse: Ralph COLTON-18291. Florence WILSON and Ralph COLTON were married.


Floyd WILSON14911 was born about 1882 in Richwood, Union Co., OH. Parents: Johnson M. WILSON-37626 and Julia A. WEST-37651.


Foster WILSON was born (date unknown).

Spouse: Clara (WIFE OF WILSON, FOSTER)-8759. Clara (WIFE OF WILSON, FOSTER) and Foster WILSON were married. Children were: Jennie Elizabeth WILSON-8757.


Frances WILSON919 was born in 1845 in Madison Co., OH. She died before 1860 at the age of 15 in Madison Co., OH. Parents: John WILSON-73290 and Juliann/Julianne PRUGH-73291.


Frances Gerris WILSON3843 died on 22 July 1952. Parents: Archie Francis WILSON-182737 and Mary Lois JUDY-182733.


Francis "Frank" WILSON3720 was born (date unknown). Parents: Thomas WILSON-120062 and Elizabeth CARTER-120063.

Spouse: Sarah Matilda BYRD-120061. Sarah Matilda BYRD and Francis "Frank" WILSON were married. Children were: Mary Caroline WILSON-120059.


Francis Skillman/J. WILSON8169,9775 was born about 1859 in Clark Co., OH.2556,8169 Parents: Michael "Mike" WILSON Jr.-37601 and Lavina/Lavinia HENRY-37617.

Spouse: Lida (WIFE OF WILSON, FRANCIS SKILLMAN)-61916. Lida (WIFE OF WILSON, FRANCIS SKILLMAN) and Francis Skillman/J. WILSON were married.


Frank WILSON491 was born (date unknown).

Spouse: Margaret Ann HUNTER-166650. Margaret Ann HUNTER and Frank WILSON were married.


Frank Edward WILSON176,2550 was born on 22 October 1896 in Perry Co., PA. He died on 27 January 1897 at the age of 0 in Perry Co., PA. Parents: Alfred J. WILSON-49337 and Anna Carrie "Annie" SMEIGH-49338.


Gail WILSON13089,13090 was born (date unknown). Parents: Kenneth P. WILSON-47065 and Gloria M. WALTER-50294.

Spouse: Scott PODOLSKY-50299. Gail WILSON and Scott PODOLSKY were married.


Living (private). Parents: Donald WILSON-151871 and Roberta Jean SHANEYFELT-151865.


George WILSON143 was born (date unknown).

Spouse: Lydia PACKER-202742. Lydia PACKER and George WILSON were married on 3 February 1807.


George Albert WILSON288 was born on 24 December 1867. He died on 9 August 1941 at the age of 73 in Clawson, Oakland Co., MI.

Spouse: Mary Minerva "Mollie" ESCH-95117. Mary Minerva "Mollie" ESCH and George Albert WILSON were married on 30 August 1894. Children were: Elva Mae WILSON-95312, Edith Ruth WILSON-95314, Alice Gertrude WILSON-95316, Mabel Marie WILSON-95318, Myrtle Alberta WILSON-95319, Dorothy Eleanor WILSON-95320, Evelyn Susanna WILSON-95321, Thelma Catherine WILSON-95322, Claire Frances WILSON-95323, Norma Jean WILSON-95324, Albert William WILSON-95325.


George H. WILSON12 was born in 1886. Parents: John Calvin WILSON-166044 and Mary Alice HOY-165473.


George Hamilton WILSON919 was born on 6 June 1852 in Madison Co., OH. He died on 21 July 1936 at the age of 84 in Madison Co., OH. He was buried at Somerford Twp. Cem. in Madison Co., OH.919 Parents: Eli WILSON-73292 and Atha Ann PRUGH-73293.

Spouse: Sarah Fidelia WILSON-89056. Sarah Fidelia WILSON and George Hamilton WILSON were married on 26 June 1875. Children were: Norman WILSON-89059, Pearl WILSON-89060.


George James WILSON139 was born (date unknown).

Spouse: (Wife of WILSON, George James) -143955. (Wife of WILSON, George James) and George James WILSON were married. Children were: Lucy Georgina WILSON-143953.


George O. WILSON was born (date unknown).

Spouse: Catherine M. (WIFE OF WILSON, GEORGE O.)-10895. Catherine M. (WIFE OF WILSON, GEORGE O.) and George O. WILSON were married. Children were: Irene E. WILSON-10893.


George W. WILSON919 was born on 12 June 1839 in Madison Co., OH. He died on 6 April 1893 at the age of 53 in Somerford Twp., Madison Co., OH. He was buried at Somerford Twp. Cem. in Madison Co., OH.919 Parents: John WILSON-73290 and Juliann/Julianne PRUGH-73291.

Spouse: Rebecca J. CORNWELL-89106. Rebecca J. CORNWELL and George W. WILSON were married on 13 May 1863. Children were: Minnie WILSON-89107, Pernie WILSON-89108.


George W. WILSON919 was born on 6 June 1856. He died on 31 October 1859 at the age of 3. He was buried at Somerford Twp. Cem. in Madison Co., OH.919 Parents: Washington WILSON-73300 and Liney WEST-73301.


George Washington WILSON9775 was born about 1840. He died in 1909 at the age of 69. Parents: Washington "Wash" WILSON-37598 and Mary Ann FOREMAN-37603.


Gerald WILSON2557 was born (date unknown). Parents: William WILSON-196039 and Clara FULTZ-196040.

Spouse: Gwen (WIFE OF WILSON, GERALD)-196044. Gwen (WIFE OF WILSON, GERALD) and Gerald WILSON were married.


Living (private). Parents: Reuben Nelson WILSON-49360 and Ferne Amelia MURRAY-56701.

Spouse: Living.


Gertrude WILSON10779 was born (date unknown).

Spouse: Charles HARGER-35287. Gertrude WILSON and Charles HARGER were married. Children were: Mary HARGER-28745.


Gertrude WILSON2550 was born (date unknown). Parents: William Edgar "Ed" WILSON-34418 and Mabel M. MORETZ-34419.

Spouse: (Husband of WILSON, Gertrude) MORROW-49370. Gertrude WILSON and (Husband of WILSON, Gertrude) MORROW were married.


Gertrude WILSON10635 was born in 1846. She died in 1884 at the age of 38.

Spouse: Albert GUERRY-176118. Gertrude WILSON and Albert GUERRY were married. Children were: Albert Irving GUERRY-176117.


Gertrude "Gertie" WILSON176,2550,2551,14475,14912 was born about 2 March 1876.2551 She died on 16 March 1907 at the age of 31.2551 She was buried at Mount Gilead United Methodist Church Cem. in Shermans Dale, Perry Co., PA.2551 Parents: Joshua L. WILSON-28170 and Mary Jane STRINE-49327.

Spouse: (Husband of WILSON, Gertrude) STOOPS-56831. Gertrude "Gertie" WILSON and (Husband of WILSON, Gertrude) STOOPS were married.


Gertrude WILSON176,2550 was born in February 1889 in Perry Co., PA. Parents: Alfred J. WILSON-49337 and Anna Carrie "Annie" SMEIGH-49338.

Spouse: George W. ECKERD-49344. Gertrude WILSON and George W. ECKERD were married.


Gheisa WILSON1568 was born (date unknown). Parents: Jim WILSON-91641 and Sara VANARSDALL-91640.


Gladys M. WILSON176 was born (date unknown). Parents: Emory J. WILSON-56836 and Helen O. (WIFE OF WILSON, EMORY J.)-56837.


Grant WILSON919 was buried at Maple Grove Cem. in Findlay, Hancock Co., OH.919 Blk 21, Lot 53, Gr #1. Parents: Grant Hamilton WILSON-89046.


Grant WILSON919 was born in October 1864. Parents: Alexander WILSON-42614 and Martha Jane MILLIKEN-42615.


Grant Hamilton WILSON919 was born in 1866. He died from burns in an accident on 8 September 1897 at the age of 31 in Cygnet, Hancock Co., OH.919

Headlines of FINDLAY WEEKLY JEFFERSONIAN on Thursday,September 9, 1897
TERRIBLE EXPLOSION! Five Men Killed At Cygnet.
By a Combination of Explosions.
A Number Were Injured But Not Seriously
Detailed Account of Most Appalling Accident in The History of The Ohio Oil Field
The most horrible and fatal accident occurred in the village of Cygnet about seven o,clock Tuesday evening. The accident, which cost five lives, was caused by carelessness. The accident occurred almost in the center of the village, there being quite a large crowd in the vicinity at the time. George Grant had drilled a well on a lot owned by him and situated east of the T & O C Railroad and 400 feet north of Main St. At a few minutes before seven o'clock Sam Barber, the shooter for the Ohio and Indiana Torpedo Co., arrived with a wagon containing about 220 quarts of nitro-gylcerine. The wagon was stopped within 50 feet of the well and the team unhitched and put in a barn. One hundred quarts of the glycerine was put in the well and the other 120 quarts were left in the wagon.
There was a fire under the boiler which was situated about 80 feet from the well, but it was supposed the fire had been put out before the well was shot, but such was not the case.
When the "go-devil" was dropped in the well a dead sound was heard, and a minute later the well belched forth an immense volume of oil and gas. There was no wind, and the gas settled down to the earth. In a few moments the fire under the boiler set the gas and oil on fire and a terrific explosion occurred. In less than a minute everything was enveloped in flames, as oil was thrown all over the ground and the adjoining buildings. The nitro glycerine wagon took fire from the flames, and exploded with terrific force, carrying destruction all about and leaving an immense hole in the hard ground where it had stood.
The scene that followed was frightrful and agonizing, and the moaning and outcries of the injured and dying baffles description. The fire burned fiercely and spread rapidly, and everyone was oppressed with a feeling of terror.
The dead and wounded were gathered up and taken to a place of safety where they were given medical attention. The citizens then turned theri attention to saving the property. A number of residences were on fire at the time, but by hard work rthey were saved. Fifteen or twenty residences were so badly wrecked that they will be of no use.
The big warehouse of the Ohio Oil Co., located west of the well, was totally destroyed. Loss fully $3,000. The total loss by fire can only be estimated, at the present time. A competent judge places the amount of damage at not less than $30,000. Nothing is known as to the insurance.
THE DEAD
Allen B. FALLIS, a contractor, was killed instantly. He was unmarried and was well-known throughout the oil field.
Charles PORTER, a rig builder, single, was killed outright.
Henry LANSDALEe, a blacksmith, was killed outright. He is an old man and has a family.
Fallis, Porter and Landsdale were standing in Jim Cannach's yard when they were killed. They were quite badly mutilated.
John THOMPSON, a bartender who was standing near was killed. He was not married.
GRANT WILSON, a driller, who resides in this city, was terribly burned. His wife was sent for, but an hour before she arrived he died.
He was buried on 10 September 1897 at Maple Grove Cem. in Findlay, Hancock Co., OH.919 Blk 21, Lot 53, Gr #3. Parents: Valentine E. WILSON-88962 and Lucinda F. STRATTON-89038.

Children were: Grant WILSON-89117, Harley E. WILSON-89118.


Grant Joshua WILSON176,2550,14064 was born in 1870 in Crum's Corner, Carroll Twp., Perry Co., PA.2550 He died in February 1936 at the age of 66.2550 He was buried at Mount Gilead United Methodist Church Cem. in Shermans Dale, Perry Co., PA.176,431,14064 Parents: Joshua L. WILSON-28170 and Mary Jane STRINE-49327.

Spouse: Sarah Elizabeth "Mom/Lizzie/Lib" SHELLEHAMMER-355. Sarah Elizabeth "Mom/Lizzie/Lib" SHELLEHAMMER and Grant Joshua WILSON were married on 10 July 1890 in Rye Twp., Perry Co., PA. Children were: M. Marie WILSON-1103, Joseph M. WILSON-1100, Josie A. WILSON-163422, Lillian G. "Babe" WILSON-1102, Alice Beatrice WILSON-33155, Dallie J. WILSON-1101, Lee Roy WILSON-63, Dorothy E. WILSON-33156.


Griffin WILSON919 was born in 1851. Parents: Washington WILSON-73300 and Liney WEST-73301.


Gwin WILSON54 was born (date unknown). Parents: J. Kurtz WILSON-104047 and Mary Catherine GRASS-104046.


Hale WILSON3181 was born (date unknown).

Spouse: Doris JUDY-198575. Doris JUDY and Hale WILSON were married in Vanderpool, Highland Co., VA.


Hannah WILSON4945 was born (date unknown).

Spouse: William Albert BRAUND-163291. Hannah WILSON and William Albert BRAUND were married. Children were: William K. BRAUND-163290.


Hannah WILSON168 was born (date unknown).

Spouse: Alex STAIR-203394. Hannah WILSON and Alex STAIR were married. Children were: Agnes Ella STAIR-203393.


Harley E. WILSON919 was born in 1891. He died from pneumonia caused by measles on 25 February 1896 at the age of 5. He was buried on 27 February 1896 at Maple Grove Cem. in Findlay, Hancock Co., OH.919 Blk 21, Lot 53, Gr #2. Parents: Grant Hamilton WILSON-89046.


Harra WILSON919 was born in 1864. Parents: John Smith WILSON-73324 and Sylivinia J. MCDONALD-89090.


Harriet WILSON9775 was born about 1845. Parents: Washington "Wash" WILSON-37598 and Mary Ann FOREMAN-37603.


Harriet Benford WILSON710 was born in 1867. She died in 1933 at the age of 66. Parents: John Russell WILSON M.D.-61881 and Charlotte Catherine WALKER-61877.


Harriet D. WILSON697 was born (date unknown).

Spouse: Josiah D. REPLOGLE-21898. Harriet D. WILSON and Josiah D. REPLOGLE were married on 27 June 1859. Children were: Arthur Gideon REPLOGLE-22618, Josiah Wellington REPLOGLE-22619, Edward A. REPLOGLE-22620, Charles Emerson REPLOGLE-22621, Ernest C. REPLOGLE-22622, Otis A. REPLOGLE-22623, Elnora A. REPLOGLE-22626, Emmett C. REPLOGLE-22627, Eugene REPLOGLE-22628.


Harriet E. WILSON644 was born in 1897. Parents: John Thomas WILSON-73333 and Florence ALKIRE-73339.


Harrison WILSON9775 was born in 1841. Parents: Washington "Wash" WILSON-37598 and Mary Ann FOREMAN-37603.


Harry WILSON8391 was born in 1888. He died in 1969 at the age of 81. He was buried at Rose Hill Cem. in Altoona, Blair Co., PA.

Spouse: Helen M. NICODEMUS-10620. Helen M. NICODEMUS and Harry WILSON were married. Children were: Donald E. WILSON-10626, Dorothy E. WILSON-10627.