William G. Wilson

As printed in 1882

WILLIAM G. WILSON, farmer and cattle feeder, section 32, is a native of Bath County, Kentucky, and was born on a farm the 9th day of March, 1847, being the third son of M. and Mary (Whalen) Wilson, natives of the same county. William spent his youth and received his education in his native county, and in 1862 he enlisted in Company F, Ninth Kentucky Regiment, and participated in the battles of Mission Ridge and Chickasaw Mountains. He was under John H. Morgan's command, and also under General

Johnston while resisting General Sherman's march to the sea. His division was an escort to Jefferson Davis in his attempt to escape the United States forces. His regiment surrendered at Petersburg, Georgia, and took the oath at Nashville, Tennessee. Returning to the old homestead, he farmer some three years, then sold out in 1868, and moved to Cass County, Missouri, where he remained some two years. In 1871 he came to Nodaway County, Missouri, and settled in Hughes Township, about five miles south of Graham. His farm consists of 560 acres of well improved land and well watered. He also has a ranche in Coffee County, Kansas, with a large herd of cattle. Mr. Wilson was married on the 17th of January, 1872, to Miss Lorretta Mcllvane, a native of Mason County, Kentucky, born on the 21st of May, 1848. Mr. W. is a Mason, of Newton Lodge, No. 286. Their family consists of four children: James A., John M., Mary and Lula. Mrs. Wilson is a church member.

As printed in The history of Nodaway county, Missouri, containing a history of the county, its cities, towns, etc., biographical sketches of its citizens (1882). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.