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Fateful Westward Trek Ends in Wyoming Tragedy
William Wilson eldest son of John and Sarah Wilson born Glasgow May 11 1841 came to America in 1857. After a restless survey of midwest churches he wandered west seeking health and support for his family. In a blizzard in Pomeroy Basin Wyoming he perished leaving a widow and ten children. His body was found June 4 after a 40 day search and identified by personal belongings and photos. funeral held in Illinois with family mourners.
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William Wilson
John
Sarah Wilson
Glasgow
Scotland
Lincoln University
Cumberland Presbyterian
Lincoln
Oskaloose
Towe
Arminta Kissick
Oskaloosa
Boonville
Ind
Owensburg
Albion
Northwest
Congregational Church
Hutchinson
Minn
Lake Benton
Chicago Theological Seminary
Thawville and
Roberts
Dwight
Tonica
Lust
Wyoming
Ill
West
Nebraska
Utah
Rev Tompkins
Home Mission
Ham's Forks
Union Pacific
Pomeroy’s Basin
Wilson
Ham
Illinois
Kansas
James Wilson
Loda
Scotford
Helms
No Life Co