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Born 1828
From The history of Nodaway county, Missouri, containing a history of the county, its cities, towns, etc., biographical sketches of its citizens (1882)
J. E. WILSON, farmer and stock dealer, section 30, is a native of Guernsey County, Ohio, where he was born August 30, 1828. When about eight years of age, he, with his parents, moved to Union County of the same state. There J. E. was reared to manhood. He has followed farming as an occupation during life. In 1852 he moved to Whiteside County, Illinois, where he sojourned one year, and then emigrated to Bremer County, Iowa. In 1865 he located where he now makes his home. His landed estate consists of nearly 600 acres, all of which is improved. During life he has been justice of the peace several years, holding that position while in Iowa for eight years. Mr. Wilson is a member of Quitman Lodge, No. 196, A. F. and A. M. He was married August 20, 185 1, to Miss Elizabeth Mcllroy. She was born March 17, 1832. They have had six children, four of whom are now living: Josephine L., born August 12, 1852; James P., born February II, 1855; Orvis F., born September 10, 1860; and Lillie M., born September 21, 1868. Mr. and Mrs. W. are members of the M. E. Church.
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