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     Catherine Elizabeth Wilt was also known as "Katie".² She was born on 12 August 1852 at Carroll Co., MD, or York County, Pennsylvania. 1860 and 1880 federal, 1885 Iowa state census, 1900 federal, and 1915 Iowa state censuses show her born in Maryland. 1870 and 1910 federal, and 1925 Iowa state censuses show her born in Pennsylvania. Since her siblings all appear to have been born in Carroll County, Maryland, I have assigned that location to Catherine as well. DLB 2019.¹ She was the daughter of George W. Wilt and Christina Ann Kitzmiller.¹ Catherine Elizabeth Wilt married Elias Plimpton Dye, son of Pierson Dye and Mahitable Hopper, on 19 July 1882 at Iowa. Catherine Elizabeth Wilt lived on 11 June 1900 at Washington Twp., Linn Co., IA, farming.² She and Elias Plimpton Dye were divorced on 9 February 1927 at Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA;

Divorce Notice -- The Cedar Rapids Republican; Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Thursday, October 7, 1926; Page 12 (Newspapers.com):

Complains Her Hubby Drinks; Asks Divorce

Catherine Dye has filed a petition for divorce in district court against Plempton Dye. She claims that since their marriage on July 19, 1882, he has been cruel and inhuman in his treatment towards her, and has become an habitual drunkard.

She asks for absolute divorce, and that the household furniture be awarded her.


The Des Moines Register (Des Moines, Iowa); Thursday, 10 February 1927; Page 19; (Newspapers.com):

Says Husband Didn't Drink Until Nation Voted Prohibition

Cedar Rapids, Feb. 9.-- Prohibition was responsible for their matrimonial bark going on the rock after having sailed a smooth sea for more than forty-four years, according to Mrs. Plimpton Dye, 75 years old; who obtained a divorce here today from Plimpton Dye, 68 years old.

They were married in 1882, and Mrs. Dye asserts her husband did not begin to drink until after the Volstead law became effective. She charged he chased her with a broomstick, broke the furniture and threatened her life when he was in his cups. He did not contest the suit.

Catherine Elizabeth Wilt died on 9 February 1945 at Linn Co., IA, at age 92

Obituary -- The Gazette; Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Friday, February 9, 1945; Page 11 (Newspaper.com):

92-Year-Old Center Point Woman Dies

Mrs. Catherine Elizabeth Dye, 92, who as a child was behind the lines at the battle of Gettysburg, which was fought near her childhood home in Maryland, died at the home of a daughter, Mrs. James Van Fossen, in Center Point at 2:10 a.m. Friday after an extended illness. She was Center Point's oldest resident.

Mrs. Dye, to whom war was an old story, having seen American boys march off to four conflicts, recalled how her mother used to feed passing Civil war soldiers fresh bread, piping hot, from the oven, and how southern soldiers waited not to be served, but pillaged their home for food.

Born at Hanover, Penn., Aug. 12, 1852, Mrs. Dye moved to Shellsburg at the age of 18 and in 1881 was married to Plimpton Dye. Several years later they moved to Center Point, where her son, William, was born. He fought in the Spanish-American war.

Another son, Clifford was killed in France in 1918, and the Center Point Legion post is name for him. Two grandsons, Carl and Orville Dye of Center Point are fighting in this war.

Her husband and two sons having preceded her in death. Mrs. Dye is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Van Fossen and Mrs. John Baumgartner, and a son, William M. Dye, all of Center Point; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

She was a member of the Christian church of Center Point and the American Legion auxillary, and she was a Gold Star mother.

The body will be taken from the Beatty chapel in Cedar Rapids to Center Point, where services will be held at the Christian church at a time to be announced later.


Funeral notice - Catherine Elizabeth (Wilt) Dye, The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, Iowa); Saturday, 10 February 1945; page 2; (Newspapers.com)

Catherine Dye Services

Services for Mrs. Catherine Elizabeth Dye, who died in Center Point Friday, will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the Christian church in Center Point by the Rev. L. Z. Patton. Burial will be in the Center Point Cemetery.

The body was to be taken from the Beatty chapel late today to the family home in Center Point where friends may call.

She was buried in February 1945 at Center Point Cemetery, Center Point, Linn Co., IA, Findagrave #62184434. She was informatio Article -- The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, Iowa); Tuesday, 22 Aug 1944; Page 8; (Newspapers.com):

She's Seen 4 Wars Go By

Special to The Gazette,

CENTER POINT -- War is an old, repeated story for Mrs. Catherine Dye, 92, who has seen American youth march off to fight in four of the nation's conflicts.

She still recalls the eventful battle of Gettysburg, fought near her childhood home in Maryland. She remembers how her mother used to feed the passing soldiers fresh bread, piping hot from the oven; how other soldiers from the South waited not to be served but pillaged their home for food.

But her memories of the Civil war are but a little girl's dreams -- wistful, nebulous and far away. And for that reason she cherishes a small red book autographed by Walter B. Thomas, a Northern officer, which he gave her, a child of 12, as he marched by.

Lived in Shellsburg

Moving to Shellsburg at the age of 18, she was married in 1881 to Plimpton Dye. They lived in that locality for many years before coming to Center Point.

It was while there that her son, William, was born and by the time he had grown to manhood war again came to the United States. Her boy was sent overseas to fight in the Spanish American war -- a thing unheard of at that date. The methods of communication were so remote that Mrs. Dye knew nothing of her son's whereabouts for months at a time. But soon it was over and William returned unhurt.

Then came World War I. By that time another son was ready to fight for his country. Clifford this time went overseas. He was killed in France in 1918, and in his honor the Center Point American Legion post was named.

That was the war to end wars, and Mrs. Dye hoped it would be so. But as her grandchildren grew up, another war grew upon the people of the world. Carl and Orville Dye, her grandsons who live just across the street, went off to fight. And she was proud of them.

No, war is nothing new to Mrs. Dye.
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In observance of her ninety-second birthday the local chapter of the American Legion auxiliary entertained at a party in her home, and a large cake bearing the letters "Our Gold Star Mother" was presented her.

     Charles Wilt married Zella Stoughton, daughter of James Stoughton and Mary C. Coil, in 1910 at Washington Court House, Fayette Co., OH.

     Charlotte Jane Wilt was born in February 1886 at Garrett Co., MD.¹ She was the daughter of Stephen Jacob Wilt and Rhoda Savilla Broadwater.¹ Charlotte Jane Wilt died in April 1968 at Baltimore, MD, at age 82 per SSDI, last residence Baltimore. She was buried in 1968 at Dellinger Cemetery, Swanton, Garrett Co., MD, Findagrave #76560924.

     Clare Wesley Wilt was born on 13 October 1922 at Canton, Benton Co., IA.¹ He was the son of Carl Wesley Wilt and Anita Marie Mullinex.¹
Note: Newspaper article -- The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, Iowa); Friday, 06 Jun 1930; Page 19; (Newspapers.com):

SHELLSBURG -- Forty-nine boys ands girls enrolled in the Shellsburg consolidated school were neither absent nor tardy during the year n1929030. Following is a list of the honor roll pupils: .......
[ included second grade student, Clare Wilt.]

Clare Wesley Wilt died in December 1941 at Benton Co., IA, at age 19. He was buried in 1941 at Oakwood Cemetery, Shellsburg, Benton Co., IA, Findagrave #228055822.

     Clarence A. Wilt Jr. was born circa September 1925 at Garrett Co., MD.¹ He was the son of Clarence Augustus Wilt and Martha Elizabeth Durst.¹

     Clarence Augustus Wilt was born on 28 November 1890 at Garrett Co., MD.¹ He was the son of Stephen Jacob Wilt and Rhoda Savilla Broadwater.¹ Clarence Augustus Wilt married Martha Elizabeth Durst, daughter of Steven Oliver Durst and Virginia E. McRrobie, circa 1924.² Clarence Augustus Wilt lived on 23 April 1930 at Bittinger, Garrett Co., MD, general farming.² He died on 18 March 1961 at Garrett Co., MD, at age 70

Obituary -- The Republic, Meyersdale, Pennsylvania; Thursday, 23 MAR 1961, p.4 (Newspapers.com):

CLARENCE A. WILT

Clarence A. Wilt, 70, Avilton, Md., died March 18 at the home of his son, Earl Wilt, Grantsville. He was born Nov. 28, 1890 near Swanton, Md., a son of Steven and Rhoda (Broadwater) Wilt.

He is survived by six sons and a daughter: Addison and Mrs. Nellie Rounds, Westernport; Kenneth, Cecil and Roy, Canton, O; Earl and Glenn, Grantsville; 11 grandchildren; one brother, Harmon Wilt, Swanton; three sisters: Mrs. Robert Broadwater, Swanton; Mrs. Lawrence Smith, Dunbar, Pa., Misses Charlotte and Florence Wilt, Springfield State Hospital.

Funeral service was Tuesday at 3 p.m. in New Germany Methodist Church, the Rev. Sanford Schettler officiating. Interment in church cemetery, under the direction of Newman Funeral Home, Grantsville.

He was buried in March 1961 at New Germany Methodist Cemetery, Grantsville, Garrett Co., MD, Findagrave #128118722.

     Crowder Henry Wilt was born on 26 March 1920 at Fairview, Garrett Co., MD.¹ He was the son of Henry Howard Wilt and Emma S. Pritts.¹ Crowder Henry Wilt began military service on 15 January 1942 WW II service, U.S. Army, enlisted, discharged 20 OCT 1945. He married Myrtle Ada Broadwater. Crowder Henry Wilt died on 19 April 1991 at age 71. He was buried in April 1991 at Sunset Hills Memory Gardens, North Canton, Stark Co., OH, Findagrave #188297764.

     Deborah Helen Wilt was also known as "Debbie". She was born on 14 October 1854 at Carroll Co., MD.^1,2 She was the daughter of George W. Wilt and Christina Ann Kitzmiller.¹ Deborah Helen Wilt married Robert Elson Johnson, son of Thomas P. Johnson and Hannah Elson, on 10 January 1877 at Vinton, Benton Co., IA, An entry on the Benton County IAGenWeb Project page at http://iagenweb.org/benton/marriages/groom-j.htm shows "Johnson, R.E. to Wilt, Debbie on 12-25-1876". Deborah Helen Wilt lived on 12 June 1900 at Benton Twp., Benton Co., IA, farming.² She died on 8 May 1934 at Benton Co., IA, at age 79

Obituaries:

(Findagrave.com):

Wife of Robert Elson Johnson (married 12-27-1876 in Vinton, Benton County, IA. Alt marriage date: 1-10-1877.) Daughter of George John Wilt & Christiana FRANKLIN Wilt. Mother of Harry Abraham Johnson, Thomas Clayton Johnson, Ida Belle JOHNSON, Dora Mae JOHNSON Moubry, George Washington Johnson, William Earl Johnson, Robert John Johnson, Nellie Mabel JOHNSON Harger, Charles Harley Johnson. Sister of Katherine WILT Dye, Mollie WILT Nabholz, John Wilt, Maude WILT Cue, & another sister (name unknown) who may have died as a child. Great Grandmother of Andy Nolan Weaver.


The Courier (Waterloo, Iowa); Thursday, 10 May 1934; Page 12; (Newspapers.com):

Johnson Funeral Held on Thursday

Vinton, Ia. -- Funeral services were Thursday afternoon for Mrs. Robert Johnson, 79, who died following two years' invalidism at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Grover Harger, of the Oak Grove community. Rev. perry Schuler will have [had] charge. Burial will be in the Shellsburg cemetery.

Debora Helen Johnson was born in Maryland. She was wed in 1826 to Robert E. Johnson, who died in 1924.

Surviving are six sons and two daughters: Harry Johnson, Thomas Johnson, George W. Johnson, William E. Johnson, and Robert J. Johnson, all of Shellsburg; Mrs. Nellie M. Harger and Mrs. Dora Mobry, Urbana, and Charles Johnson, Cedar Rapids.


The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, Iowa); Friday, 11 May 1934; Page 4; (Newspapers.com):

VENTON -- Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at the Grover Harger home in Benton township for Mrs. Deborah Johnson, 79, mother of Mrs. Harger. The service was conducted by the Rev. Perry Schuler and burial was in the Shellsburg cemetery. Mrs. Johnson was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Wilt and was born Oct. 14, 1854, in Maryland. Sixty years ago she came to Benton county and on Dec. 27, 1876, she was married to Robert E. Johnson, who died ten years ago. Surviving children are: Harry, Thomas, George, William and Robert Johnson, all of Shellsburg; Mrs. Dora Mobry and Mrs. Nellie Harger of Urbana, and Charles H. Johnson of Cedar Rapids. John Wilt and Mrs. Mollie Nabholz of Shellsburg are brother and sister, and Mrs. Catherine Dye of Center Point is a sister. Mrs. Johnson was a member of the Oak Grove Christian church.

She was buried in May 1934 at Oakwood Cemetery, Shellsburg, Benton Co., IA, Findagrave #11400914.

     Donetta Jane Wilt was born on 17 March 1935 at Atkins, Benton Co., IA.¹ She was the daughter of Earl Warren Wilt and Mildred Margaret Mussman. Donetta Jane Wilt married Robert William Wilson, son of Fred Bazell Wilson and Agnes Janet Sauer, on 6 December 1958 at Omaha, Douglas Co., NE.
Note: Newspaper Article -- The Courier, Waterloo, Iowa, Sunday, 31 JAN 1993, p.31 (Newspapers.com):

Robert Wilson,
Donetta Wilson

Robert W. Wilson and Donetta J. Wilson retired Jan. 29.

Mr. Wilson retired after 34 years at the John Deere foundry, and Mrs. Wilson retired after 14 years of employment at Sears.

A surprise retirement party took place in their honor at the Waterloo AMVETS, hosted by their children.

Donetta Jane Wilt died on 21 May 1995 at Covenant Medical Center, Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., IA, at age 60

Obituary -- The Courier, Waterloo, Iowa, Tuesday, 23 MAY 1995, p.6 (Newspapers.com):

EVANSDALE -- Donetta Jane Wilson, 60, of 482 Grand Blvd., died Sunday, May 21, at Covenant Medical Center, Waterloo, of natural causes.

She was born March 17, 1935 in Atkins, daughter of Earl and Mildred Mussman Wilt. She married Robert William Wilson on Dec. 6, 1958, in Omaha, Neb.

Mrs. Wilson worked for Sears Roebuck Co., for 17 years in the shipping department, retiring in 1993.

Survived by: her husband; three sons, Steve of La Porte City, Mark of San Diego and Craig of Victorville, Calif; four grandchildren; her mother of La Porte city; a brother, Gary Wilt of La Porte City; and three sisters, Delores Loane of Scroggins, Texas, and JoAnn Craft and Janet Magnuson, both of La Porte City.

Preceded in death by: her father

Services: 1:30 p.m Wedensday at Parrott & Wood Funeral Home, with burial i Garden of Memories Cemetery, both in Waterloo. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m today at the funeral home, with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m. Visitation also from 9 a.m. until services Wednesday.

Memorials: may be directed to the family.

She was buried on 24 May 1995 at Garden of Memories Cemetery, Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., IA.

     Earl Nelson Wilt was born on 2 December 1929 at Garrett Co., MD.¹ He was the son of Clarence Augustus Wilt and Martha Elizabeth Durst.¹ Earl Nelson Wilt died on 10 September 2002 at Garrett Co., MD, at age 72. He was buried in September 2002 at New Germany Methodist Cemetery, Grantsville, Garrett Co., MD, Findagrave #141802165.

     Earl Warren Wilt was born on 29 August 1898 at Benton Co., IA, WW II draft registration.¹ He was the son of John Wesley Wilt and Ida Florence Freeman.¹ Earl Warren Wilt lived on 7 April 1930 at Canton Twp., Benton Co., IA, with his brother Carl's family.² He married Mildred Margaret Mussman, daughter of Herman Ervin Mussman and Henrietta Thiessen, on 3 September 1930 at Nashua, Chickasaw Co., IA,

Globe-Gazette (Mason City, Iowa); Thursday, 04 Sep 1930; Page 6; (Newspapers.com):

WILT-MUSSMAN

NASHUA, Sept. 4. -- Earl Wilt, Shellsburg, and Miss Mildred Mussman, Vinton, were married Wednesday noon at the Little Brown church by the Rev. William Kent, pastor. The only witnesses were the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Mussman of Vinton. The bride wore a gown of blue flat crepe with accessories to match. Mr. and Mrs. Wilt will make their home upon a farm near Shellsburg after a short wedding trip.


The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, Iowa); Sunday, 07 Sep 1930; Page 26; (Newspapers.com):

Miss Mildred Mussman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Mussman of South of Vinton, and Earl Wilt, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Wilt of north of Shellsburg, were married Wednesday at the Little Brown church at Nashua. They were accompanied by the bride's parents. The couple have not announced their plans for the future. Mr. Wilt has been farming one mile west of Shellsburg.

Earl Warren Wilt lived on 11 April 1940 at Big Creek Twp., Black Hawk Co., IA, farming.³ He died in June 1969 at La Porte City, Black Hawk Co., IA, at age 70

Obituary -- The Courier (Waterloo, Iowa); Friday, 27 Jun 1969; Page 8; (Newspapers.com):

Earl Wilt

LA PORTE CITY -- Services for Earl Wilt, 70, who died Thursday evening at his home, are pending at the Johnnsen-Rossow Funeral Home in La Porte City; survivors include his widow, Mildred; a son, Gary of La Porte City; four daughters, Mrs. Bert Loane of Waterloo, Mrs. Robert Wilson of Evansdale, Mrs. Duane Craft of La Porte City, and Mrs. Le Roy Magnuson of La Porte City.

He was buried in 1969 at Westview Cemetery, La Porte City, Black Hawk Co., IA, Findagrave #70191851.
Note: Articles -- The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, Iowa); Sunday, 29 Mar 1936; Page 22; (Newspapers.com):

Monday forty relatives and friends gathered at the home of Mrs. Ida Wilt. Present were Albert Daniels, Frank Kubik, John Franklin, Ed Bruce, Rollie Fish, Earl, Carl and Glenn Wilt families, the Rev. W. W. Williams and his son, and J. A. McVay of Vinton



1938 BENTON COUNTY, IOWA LANDOWNERS INDEX; (Benton County, IA Genweb); Internet:
Canton Township 84N range 9W section 8, owner Earl Wilt 80 acres;
Canton township 84N range 9W section 17, owner Earl Wilt 20 acres;
Canton township 84N range 9W section 17, owner Carl Wilt 100 acres.


Progress Review (La Porte City, Iowa); 1942 March 19; page 1 column 3; (Ancestry.com):

Large Farm Sold South Of Town

The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance company of Milwaukee, Wis. sold Earl W. Wilt of La Ponte City a 213 acre farm one mile southeast of La Porte City in Black Hawk and Benton Counties for $23,000 according to the deed registered in the county recorder's office.


"Farm neighbors," Progress Review (La Porte City, Iowa); 1949 September 29; page 6 column 4; (Ancestry.com):

extraction:

"All the farm buildings except the house on the Earl Wilt farm 1 1/2 miles east of town have recently been given new coats of red paint. The Wilt place is known as the former Will Wilson farm."


"Local Cooperative Elevators Held Annual Meeting," Progress Review (La Porte City, Iowa);? ? 1951 June 21; page 1 column 1; (Ancestry.com):
Election of Directors included Earl Wilt.


The Courier (Waterloo, Iowa); Tuesday, 28 Nov 1961; Page 15; (Newspapers.com):

THE EARL WILTS of La Porte City are in Long Beach Calif., where they are visiting their son-in-law and daughter, the Bert Loanes. Their granddaughter, Linda Loane, Long Beach, will return home with them after visiting in La Porte since August.

     Edgar Wilt was born on 15 February 1919 at Somerset Co., PA. He was the son of George Edward Wilt and Jennie Orpha Thomas. Edgar Wilt died on 18 February 1919 at Somerset Co., PA. He was buried in February 1919 at Salisbury IOOF Cemetery, Salisbury, Somerset Co., PA, per death certificate.

     Elsie Mae Wilt was born on 5 February 1918 at Somerset Co., PA.¹ She was the daughter of George Edward Wilt and Jennie Orpha Thomas.¹ Elsie Mae Wilt married Stewart Nelson Simpkins, son of Stewart Simpkins and Catherine E. Kolbfleisch, on 4 October 1936. Elsie Mae Wilt lived in 1957 at Frostburg, Allegany Co., MD. She died on 9 November 1992 at age 74. She was buried in November 1992 at Salisbury IOOF Cemetery, Salisbury, Somerset Co., PA, Findagrave #74296965.

     Fercis Wilt was born in 1915 at Garrett Co., MD.¹ He was the son of James Harman Wilt and Elizabeth May Pritts.¹

     Flora Wilt was born in 1915 at Garrett Co., MD.¹ She was the daughter of James Harman Wilt and Elizabeth May Pritts.¹

     Florence Cecelia Wilt was born on 19 February 1903 at Garrett Co., MD.¹ She was the daughter of Stephen Jacob Wilt and Rhoda Savilla Broadwater.¹ Florence Cecelia Wilt died in July 1981 at Garrett Co. (probably), MD, at age 78 per SSDI, last residence Oakland. She was buried in 1981 at Dellinger Cemetery, Swanton, Garrett Co., MD, Findagrave #88080188.
Note: Did not marry.

     Florence Charlene Wilt was born on 12 June 1927 at Benton Co., IA.¹ She was the daughter of Carl Wesley Wilt and Anita Marie Mullinex.¹ Florence Charlene Wilt married Alfred Carl Gustafson, son of Emil Leander Gustafson and Eva Blood, on 12 October 1946 at Shellsburg, Benton Co., IA,

The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, Iowa); Sunday, 06 October 1946; Page 27; (Newspapers.com):

SHELLSBURG -- The Old Grove Christian Church will be the setting for the marriage of Miss Charlene Wilt and Alfred Gustafson on Oct. 12. The announcement is being made by Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wilt, parents of the bride-elect. Mr. Gustafson is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Gustafson of Vinton.

Florence Charlene Wilt and Alfred Carl Gustafson were divorced. Florence Charlene Wilt married Wayne Burton Wilson on 17 August 1964 at Valentine, Cherry Co., NE; after Florence passed, Wayne married Betty Jean (Collins) Greenwood on 15 OCT 2011. Florence Charlene Wilt died on 6 September 2010 at Independence, Buchanan Co., IA, at age 83. She was buried in September 2010 at Mount Hope Cemetery, Independence, Buchanan Co., IA, Findagrave #202436535.

     Forrest R. Wilt was born circa 1927 at Garrett Co., MD.¹ He was the son of Henry Howard Wilt and Emma S. Pritts.¹

     George Edward Wilt was born on 19 January 1882 at Dry Run, Garrett Co., MD.¹ He was the son of Stephen Jacob Wilt and Rhoda Savilla Broadwater.¹ George Edward Wilt married Jennie Orpha Thomas, daughter of Jacob J. Thomas and Nancy Durst, on 18 November 1914 at Somerset, Somerset Co., PA. George Edward Wilt lived on 22 January 1920 at Maryland Road, Elk Lick Twp., Somerset Co., PA, coal miner.² He died on 14 May 1958 at Meyersville, Somerset Co., PA, at age 76. He was buried in May 1958 at Salisbury IOOF Cemetery, Salisbury, Somerset Co., PA, Findagrave #110344952.

     George W. Wilt was born on 25 March 1826 at Carroll Co., MD.¹ He was the son of Jacob Wilt and Sarah McIntyre. George W. Wilt married Christina Ann Kitzmiller, daughter of Samuel Kitzmiller and Catherine Finkbohn, on 10 November 1849 at Carroll Co., MD, nine children born, four living as of the 1900 census. A son Thomas, birth date unknown, was deceased by June, 1900 and the dates and name of the deceased ninth child are unknown.² George W. Wilt lived on 17 August 1860 at New Windsor District, Carroll Co., MD, Farming.³ He began military service Civil War service, U.S. Army

History and Roster of Maryland Volunteers, War of 1861-6, Volume 1; page 601; Maryland State Archives; Internet:
THIRD REGIMENT POTOMAC HOME BRIGADE INFANTRY — COMPANY 1.

Wilt, George W., Private. Served Feb. 26, 1864 - May 29, 1865.

He lived on 21 June 1870 at Electoral District 11, Carroll Co., MD, Farming.⁴ He lived on 9 June 1880 at Benton Twp., Benton Co., IA, farming.⁵ He lived on 16 June 1900 at Benton Twp., Benton Co., IA, daughter Mollie Nabholz' family was living in the home.² He was Church of the Brethren. He died on 14 January 1908 at Shellsburg, Benton Co., IA, at age 81

The Democratic Advocate (Westminster, Maryland); Friday, 25 Oct 1907; Page 3; (Newspapers .com):

Mr. George W. Wilt of Shillsburg (sic), Iowa, is visiting his sister, Mrs. David E. Stem, of Sam's Creek. Mr. Wilt , although 82 years old is active and in very good health. He removed to Iowa about 30 years ago. Mr. Wilt is a staunch Democrat, and has been a subscriber of The Advocate for many years.

Obituary - George W. Wilt, The Democratic Advocate (Westminster, Maryland); Friday, 17 Jan 1908; Page 3; (Newspapers.com):

               WILT
Mrs. David E. Stem, of Sam's Creek, this county, received a telegram on Wednesday last announcing the death of her brother, George W. Wilt of near Shellsburg, Iowa. Although the deceased was 82 years old, yet the sad news was quite a shock to his relations and friends in this county, as he visited here last fall for about a month and at that time was enjoying good health. His death leaves Mrs. Stem as the only surviving member of the Wilt family, which was a large one. The deceased was formerly a resident of this county, living near Jewsburg, now Marston, having left here 34 years ago for Iowa. During these years he was a constant subscriber to the Advocate.

OBITUARY - Vinton Eagle; January 17, 1908 (Ancestry.com):

Geo W. Wilt

Geo. W. Wilt died very suddenly of appolexy at his farm home two miles north of town Tuesday morning. He was in his eighty-second year and had resided on the same place for nearly thirty-five years. The funeral arrangements have not been made at this time because his son John had gone to Chicago on Monday with a car of stock and no word has been received from him.

He was buried in January 1908 at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Shellsburg, Benton Co., IA, Findagrave #19325506.

     Glenn Merrill Wilt was born on 22 July 1902 at Benton Co., IA.¹ He was the son of John Wesley Wilt and Ida Florence Freeman.¹ Glenn Merrill Wilt married Ione Mildred Boyer, daughter of Rad Coover Boyer and Rilda Mae Hutson, on 6 February 1935 at Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA. Glenn Merrill Wilt lived on 5 April 1940 at Benton Twp., Benton Co., IA, farming.² He died on 20 May 1988 at Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA, at age 85. He was buried in May 1988 at Oakwood Cemetery, Shellsburg, Benton Co., IA, Findagrave #32047673.

     Harry M. Wilt was born circa 1924 at Garrett Co., MD.¹ He was the son of Henry Howard Wilt and Emma S. Pritts.¹

     Henry Howard Wilt was born on 5 April 1888 at Grantsville, Garrett Co., MD, WW II draft registration.¹ He was the son of Stephen Jacob Wilt and Rhoda Savilla Broadwater.¹ Henry Howard Wilt married Emma S. Pritts, daughter of Francis T. Pritts and Harriet E. Schooley. Henry Howard Wilt lived on 2 May 1910 at Election District 4, Garrett Co., MD, with his brother James, farm worker.² He lived on 7 April 1940 at Bloomington, Garrett Co., MD, next door to Robert and Savilla Broadwater, farming.³ He lived on 27 June 1940 at Election District 11, Garrett Co., MD, farming.⁴ He died on 14 May 1950 at Bloomington, Garrett Co., MD, at age 62

Obituary -- Cumberland Sunday Times, Cumberland, Maryland; Sunday, 14 MAY 1950, p.35 (Newspapers.com):

Henry H. Wilt

BLOOMINGTON, May 13 -- Henry Howard Wilt, 62, a trackman for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, died this afternoon at his home after being ill since March.

He was born near Swanton, the son of the late Steven and Rhoda (Broadwater) Wilt.

A resident of Bloomington for the past five years, he had been employed by the B. and O. for four years.

He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Emma (Pritts) Wilt; three sons, Henry C. Wilt, Oakland; Harry M. Wilt, Bloomington, and Cpl. Forrest Wilt, with the Army in Germany; two daughters, Mrs. Edward Harris, Swanton, and Mrs. Claude Wingers, Keyser.

He also leaves three brothers, George Wilt, Salisbury, Pa; Harmon Wilt, Swanton, and Clarence Wilt, New Germany; two sisters, Mrs. Lawrence Smith, Friendsville, and Mrs. Robert Broadwater, Swanton, and six grandchildren.

The body is at the residence.

He was buried in May 1950 at Pritts Cemetery, Garrett Co., MD, Findagrave #7314550.

     Jacob Wilt was born circa 1792 at Virginia.¹ He married Sarah McIntyre on 20 November 1818 at Alllegany Co., MD, Dodd, Jordan, Liahona Research, comp.. Maryland Marriages, 1655-1850, via ancestry.com.

Jacob Wilt died on 27 October 1872 at Carroll Co., MD. He was buried in October 1872 at New Windsor Presbyterian Cemetery, New Windsor, Carroll Co., MD, Findagrave #125395304.

     James Harman Wilt was born on 24 March 1884 at Garrett Co., MD, WW II draft registration. It appears from information on his parents' Findagrave.com memorial that James had a twin sister who died in infancy.¹ He was the son of Stephen Jacob Wilt and Rhoda Savilla Broadwater.¹ James Harman Wilt married Elizabeth May Pritts circa 1905.² James Harman Wilt lived on 2 May 1910 at Election District 4, Garrett Co., MD, general farming.² He lived on 3 March 1920 at Bloomington, Garrett Co., MD, general farming.³

     Jennifer Lynn Wilt was born on 21 April 1978. She lived in 1996 at Toledo, Lucas Co., OH. She lived in 2009 at Minnetonka, Hennepin Co., MN. She lived in 2018 at Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN. She lived in 2020 at Shakopee, Scott Co., MN.

     Joanne Marlene Wilt was born on 29 March 1933 at Black Hawk Co. (probably), IA.¹ She was the daughter of Earl Warren Wilt and Mildred Margaret Mussman.¹ Joanne Marlene Wilt married Duane Eugene Craft, son of Clyde E. Craft and Norma G. Christian, on 25 October 1953 at First Methodist Church, La Porte City, Black Hawk Co., IA, The Courier (Waterloo, Iowa); Monday, 26 Oct 1953; Page 8; (Newspapers.com):

MR. AND MRS. CRAFT

LA PORTE CITY -- Nuptial vows were exchanged by Miss Joanne Wilt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wilt, and Duane Craft, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Craft, Sunday at 2 p. m. at the Methodist Church.

The Rev. D. R. Corrick performed the ceremony. Miss Delores Wilt was the maid of honor and Mrs. Ralph Dunkelberger and Mrs. Dean Craft, sister of the groom, were bridesmaids. Flower girl was Kathy Fry, Van Horn, and ring bearer was Mike Craft, cousin of the groom.

The groom chose his cousin, Dean Wienands, as best man. Junior groomsman was Farry Wilt, brother of the bride, and ushers were Ralph Dunkelberger, Truman Kaiser, Ronald Fultz and Neal Rathjen, Cedar Falls.

Mrs. Craft, who attended Gates Business College, Waterloo, is employed at the La Porte City State Bank and the groom, who attended Iowa State College, Ames, is engaged in farming with his father. They will live on the Craft farm after a wedding trip to the West coast.



Progress Review (La Porte City, Iowa); 1953 October 29; page 1, column 7; (Ancestry.com):

Joanne Wilt, Duane Craft Married Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. Duane Craft are on a two weeks honeymoon trip to the west following their wedding Sunday afternoon in the First Methodist Church.

For traveling, the new Mrs. Craft chose a two-piece blue knit dress and matching small hat with navy blue accessories.

The former Joanne Marlene Wilt is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wilt of southeast of La Porte City.

She was given in marriage by her father to Duane E. Craft, son of the Clyde Crafts of northeast of La Porte City in a double ring wedding ceremony performed at 2 o'clock.

Rev. D. R. Corick, pastor of the First Methodist church solemnize the couple's vows at the altar where a white kneeling bench, twin seven-branched candelabra and pedestal bouquets of white chrysanthemums formed the setting.

Nuptial Music

Neal Rathjen of Cedar Falls and Don Harting, Truman Kaiser and Ralph Dunkleberger seated the 200 guests before Cliff Burr accompanied by Mrs. Burr, sang "Because" and "O Perfect Love."

As the bridal party approached the altar, Mrs. Burr played Lohengrin's wedding march and Kathy Fry of Van Horns, cousin of the bride, scattered rose petals down the white carped isle.

Mrs. Burr played "Through The Years" as a musical background for the wedding service and "The Lord's Prayer" while the couple knelt for the pastor's prayer.

Dolores Wilt, sister of the bride, served as her maid of honor, and Mrs. Ralph Dunkleberger, friend of the bride, was her bridesmaid.

Dean Wienands, the groom's cousin, attended him as best man and Ted Shaw, friend of the groom, served as groomsman.

Diane Craft, sister of the groom, and Gary Wilt, brother of the bride were junior bridesmaid and junior groomsman, respectively and lit the candles.

Mike Craft, cousin of the groom, carried the rings on a heart shaped white satin pillow.

Traditional White Gown

The bride wore a traditional white gown and a white illusion net veil edged with Chantilly lace for her wedding. Two-fold net, gathered at the waist, fell over shimmering satin to form the floor length skirt of the gown and Chantilly lace made the bodice and long sleeves. Chantilly scalloped edged panels added interest to the skirt and pearl buttons set in lace scallops from a mandarin collar to the waistline featured the bodice. A row of lace covered buttons descended down the bodice back and closed the wrists of the bridal pointed sleeves.

Pearls and rhinestones trimmed the crown from which the veil fell to the bride's finger tips.

The bride's only jewelry was her groom's gift of a triple strand pearl choker. Her flowers were chrysanthemums and talisman roses in a ribbon tied stylized bouquet.

Gowns worn by the bridal attendants were identically styled with two-fold net over taffeta skirts, strapless lace bodices, lace jackets with short sleeves and Peter Pan collars and matching lace aprons over the skirts. The maid of honor's was coral and the bridesmaid's blue.

They wore matching braided net crowns dotted with rhinestones and carried stylized bouquets of chrysanthemums.

Lace and net made the flower girl's full-skirted floor length white dress, styled with puffed sleeves and a low round neckline encircled by a rolled collar.

The groom, his attendants and the ring bearer were attired in formal white jackets, dark blue trousers and bow ties and wore red carnation boutonnieres.

Both mothers wore blue wool suits and pink chrysanthemum corsages.

Reception

Mrs. Herbert Johannsen was hostess for the reception held in the church parlor after the wedding.

Aunts of the bride, Mrs. Max Loehr of Waterloo and Mrs. William Fry of Vinton cut the cake; Mrs. Neal Rathjen and Mrs. Melvin Tibbitts poured. Miss Beverly Mussman of Vinton registered the guests and Miss Carol Fry of Van Horne and Miss Janet Wilt and Miss Donetta Wilt presided at the gift table. The Marion Warner Circle was in charge of the serving.

Smilax, dotted with white pom poms enwreathed the three-tiered all-white wedding cake at the serving table center. Bride and Groom figurines under a white arch and doves, surmounted the cake and three-branched candle sticks holding coral and blue candles flanked it in smilax encircled bases.

Both the bride and the groom graduated from the La Porte City consolidated school in 1950. The groom attended ISC, Ames for a year and a half and has since been engaged in farming with his father. The bride attended Gates Business College until Dec. 1951 when she began working as bookkeeper in the La Porte City State bank.

Mr. and Mrs. Craft will reside on a farm five miles northeast of La Porte City. Mrs. Craft will continue working at the bank.

Joanne Marlene Wilt lived in 1997 at La Porte City, Black Hawk Co., IA. She died on 9 December 2020 at La Porte City, Black Hawk Co., IA, at age 87

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Joanne Craft, 87, of La Porte City, died from complications of Parkinson’s and a lonely heart, Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at her home.

She was born March 29, 1933 in Shellsburg, the daughter of Earl W. and Mildred M. Mussman Wilt.

She graduated from La Porte City High School in 1950 and attended Gates Business School in Waterloo.

She married Duane E. Craft on October 25, 1953 at the Episcopal United Methodist Church in La Porte City; he preceded her in death by 16 days on November 23, 2020.

Through high school she worked at La Porte City movie theater and as a teller and bookkeeper at the bank. She worked many years as a secretary for Bill Wagner Law First in La Porte City before working full time on the farm beside her husband.

Joanne earned the title “Miss La Porte City” in high school. Joanne enjoyed knit club and bridge club.

She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church in La Porte City.

She loved music and was an excellent pianist. She played children’s hymns for Sunday School classes for many years.

She loved her garden, flowers, and spending time with her grandkids and great grandkids. She also loved going to community events such as music, concerts, drama performances, and plays.

She is survived by her son, Allen (Joyce) Craft of La Porte City; two daughters, Debra (Lee) Rottinghaus of Jesup and Angela (Mike) Reinert of Cedar Rapids; 13 grandchildren, Ryan (Holly Moser) Rottinghaus, Mindy (Lingheng Ye) Rottinghaus, Brianna Rottinghaus, Lucas (Cheyenne Dean) Rottinghaus, Andrea Rottinghaus, Daniel (Jennifer Gardner) Craft, Laura (Allen) Mast, Christopher (Anni) Craft, Matthew (Andrea) Reinert, Jennifer (Samuel) Renning, Amy (Benjamin) Grose, Jonathan Reinert; 14 great-grandchildren, William, Jackson, Issac, Oliver, Briar, Hinley, Willa, Finn, Aaron, Adrian, Liam, Nolan, Norah and Margaret; two sisters, Janet (Leroy) Magnuson of La Porte City, and Dolores Loane of Scroggins, TX; and one brother, Gary (Jan) Wilt of La Porte City.

Joanne is preceded in death by: her parents; husband; grandson, Benjamin Rottinghaus; and one sister, Donetta Jane Wilt Heckroth Wilson.

La Porte City Funeral Home is assisting the family. 606 E. Main St., La Porte City, Iowa 50651.

She was buried in December 2020 at Westview Cemetery, La Porte City, Black Hawk Co., IA, Findagrave #219636667.

     John Wesley Wilt was born on 12 April 1853 at Carroll Co. (probably), MD.¹ He was the son of George W. Wilt and Christina Ann Kitzmiller.¹ John Wesley Wilt married Ida Florence Freeman, daughter of George Freeman and Mary Eveline Keeler, on 5 January 1882 at Benton Co., IA. John Wesley Wilt lived on 16 June 1900 at Benton Twp., Benton Co., IA, farming.² He lived on 15 April 1910 at Benton Twp., Benton Co., IA, farming.³ He died on 14 December 1935 at Benton Twp., Benton Co., IA, at age 82

Obituary -- The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, Iowa); Sunday, 15 December 1935; page 36; (Newspapers.com):

VINTON -- John Wesley Wilt, 82, died at his home north of Shellsburg in the Oak Grove community Saturday following a long illness. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Oak Grove Christian church, conducted by Rev. W. W. Williams. Mr. Wilt had lived in Benton County for sixty years and had been engaged in farming all this time. He was born April 12, 1853, in Maryland, a son of Mr. and Mrs. George Wilt. He was married Jan. 5, 1882, to Miss Ida Freeman who survives him, with the following children; Mrs. Maud Cue, Claud, Earl and Glenn Wilt, all of Shellsburg.? ? There are two sisters, Mrs. Kate Dye of Center Point, and Mrs. Mollie Nabholz of Shellsburg. There are eleven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.


Obituary - The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, Iowa); Tuesday, 17 December 1935; Page 4; (Newspapers.com):

Hold Last Rites For Benton Co. Pioneer

SHELLSBURG --- Funeral services for John W. Wilt, 82, a resident of Benton county for more than sixty years, were held Monday at the Oak Grove church, with the Rev. W. W. Williams officiating. Mr. Wilt died Saturday at his home west of here after a lingering illness.

Mr. Wilt was born in Maryland, April 12, 1853, but spent most of his life farming in this community. On Jan. 5, 1852, he married Ida F. Freeman, who survives him, in addition to four children, Mrs. Maude Cue, Carl, Earl and Glenn, all of Shellsburg, two sisters, Mrs. Mattie Nabholz of Shellsburg and Mrs. Kate Dye of Center Point, eleven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

He was buried in December 1935 at Oakwood Cemetery, Shellsburg, Benton Co., IA, Findagrave #209784357.

     John Wesley Wilt was born on 16 February 1834 at Allegany Co., MD. He married Sarah Elizabeth Kooken. John Wesley Wilt died on 16 May 1907 at Westernport, Allegany Co., MD, at age 73. He was buried in May 1907 at Philos Cemetery, Westernport, Allegany Co., MD, Findagrave #30882300.

     Josephine Wilt was born in 1849 at Carroll Co., MD.¹ She was the daughter of George W. Wilt and Christina Ann Kitzmiller.¹ Josephine Wilt died before 17 August 1860 at Carroll Co., MD.