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     William A. Wilson married Esther Cornelius, daughter of James W. Cornelius and Sarah Elizabeth Shryock, on 12 September 1893.

     William Anderson Wilson was born on 13 March 1857 at Arkansas.¹ He was the son of James W. Wilson and Lucretia Newton. William Anderson Wilson married Mary Cassandra Hood, daughter of Isaac Newton Hood and Sarah Maria Louise Larimore, on 7 February 1883 at Williamson Co., TX. William Anderson Wilson lived on 13 June 1900 at Justice Precinct 4, Williamson Co., TX, Farming.¹ He died on 6 June 1934 at age 77. He was buried in June 1934 at Florence Cemetery, Florence, Williamson Co., TX, Findagrave #10583852.

     William E. Wilson was born on 1 April 1863 at Indiana.¹ He married Dollie Ann Sexton on 23 December 1884 at Grant Co., IN. William E. Wilson died on 21 January 1921 at Grant Co., IN, at age 57. He was buried in January 1921 at Jefferson Cemetery, Upland, Grant Co., IN, Findagrave #6750486.

     William G. Wilson was born in October 1868 at Iowa.¹ He was the son of Gavin Wilson and Jane (?)² William G. Wilson married Clara Amonia Phifer, daughter of John Phifer and Mary Ellen Farris, on 31 December 1891 at Marion Co., IA.

     William H. Wilson was born circa 1840 at Tennessee.¹ He married Maria Isabella Mosby, daughter of Joseph H. Mosby and Maria L. McLean, after 30 August 1860, No children as of June, 1880. Mary and William Wilson were raising two of Mary's nieces, Sue Groves and Helen Pope.¹ Occupation: Gardner in 1880 at Shelby Co., TN.¹

     William Leon Wilson was also known as "Lonnie". He was born on 22 December 1886 at Williamson Co. (probably), TX, WW I and II draft registration. He was the son of William Anderson Wilson and Mary Cassandra Hood. William Leon Wilson married Algia Thorp, daughter of Alice Gower, before January 1920. William Leon Wilson died on 27 January 1976 at age 89. He was buried in January 1976 at Florence Cemetery, Florence, Williamson Co., TX, Findagrave #10541320.

     William Travis Wilson was born on 9 July 1936 at Florence, Williamson Co., TX.¹ He was the son of Heber Oswald Wilson and Geneva Irene Darby.¹ William Travis Wilson died on 24 May 2006 at Las Vegas, Clark Co., NV, at age 69 Obituary (Findagrave.com):

William "Tex" Travis Wilson, 69, of Las Vegas, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2006. He was born July 9, 1936, in Florence, Texas, and resided in Nevada for 13 years. Tex was a big tall (6'5") Texan that had a heart as big as that state. He loved his family and friends more than anything and considered many of his friends as extended family. Wherever he went he made friends and little children always came up to him with no fear. He was preceded in death by his mother, Geneva Irene Darby; father, Heber Oswald Wilson, Sr; and a son, Warren Dale Wilson. Tex is survived by his sole mate, Marga Wilson; sisters, Luana (husband, Ray) Solis, Barbara (husband, Dale) Yoder, and Rita (husband, Lyle) Lovelace; brother, Heber (wife, Eileen) Wilson; and a sister-in-law, Gerlinde Moll in Germany. He leaves a stepdaughter, Marina Bender; and granchildren, Michelle (husband, Matt) English, Brian (wife, Karina) Bender and Cathryn (husband, Bryan) Butters; and a great-grandson- Caden Luke English. He also leaves numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Other surviving children from a previous marriage include, Susan, Robert, and Patty with their respective children.

He was buried in May 2006 at City of Mesa Cemetery, Mesa, Maricopa Co., AZ, Findagrave #65505854.

     Wilson died on 5 April 1922. She was born on 5 April 1922. She was the daughter of Little Maudie Wilson and Eva Lovina Munsinger. Wilson was buried in April 1922 at Garden of Memories, Elkhart, Anderson Co., TX, Findagrave #21501542.

     Ada Florence Wilt was born on 17 June 1880 at Tenth Legion, Rockingham Co., VA. She married Joseph Atwell Conard, son of Marion Francis Conard and Mary Elizabeth Bridges, on 13 January 1898. Ada Florence Wilt died in January 1973 at Warren Co., IL, at age 92.

     Beverly Ann Wilt was born on 28 March 1937 at Shellsburg, Benton Co., IA.¹ She was the daughter of Glenn Merrill Wilt and Ione Mildred Boyer.¹ Beverly Ann Wilt died on 23 April 2020 at Shellsburg, Benton Co., IA, at age 83

Obituary – The Gazette, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Sunday, 31 MAY 2020, page P6 (Newspapers.com):

BEVERLY A. (WILT) WHITE

Shellsburg
Beverly A. (Wilt) White, 83, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 23, 2020, at her rural Shellsburg home.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 6, at Oak Grove Church in rural Shellsburg, with the Rev. Matt Magee officiating.

Funeral ceremonies are currently permitted as a spiritual or religious gathering. However, vulnerable, or high-risk folks should use discretion in attendance. Social distancing should still be practiced as well.

Beverly was born March 29, 1937, in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of Glenn and Ione (Boyer) Wilt. She graduated from Shellsburg High School, with the Class of 1954. Beverly was united in marriage to Marshal White on May 13, 1956, at the Oak Grove Church.

Beverly worked in school administration before her retirement. She was an active member at Oak Grove Church, where she served as an organist and also as the church bookkeeper for many hears. Beverly loved flowers and gardening and enjoyed all sports. She was an avid Iowa Hawkeyes fan.

She is survived by her husband, Marshal; daughters, Laurie (John) Mayhew of Vinton, Lynda (Ruben) Ollinger Gonzalez of Cedar Rapids and Janine (Gale) Rowden of Shellsburg; nine grandchildren, Brooke (Jason) Harmening of Mable (sic), Minn., J.D. (Leslie) White of Burr Oak, Iowa, Stacy (Reed) Williams of Decorah, Drew (Jackie) White of Madison, Wis., Hilary (Mike) Kastner of Cedar Rapids, Hanna (Mike) Thuesen of Cedar Falls, Matt (Morgan) Ollinger of Garrison, Whitney Stout of Lisbon and Charitey (Daniel) Robar of Bothel, Wash; 11 great-grandchildren; brother, John Wilt of Brandon; sisters, Belva Bell of Davenport and Marlys Ross of Goodyear, Ariz; and her sister-in-law, Glenna Wilt of Vinton.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Alan (Deb) White; granddaughter, Stephanie Ollinger-Harry; and brother, Warren Wilt.

Online condolences www.phillipsfuneralhomes.com.

She was buried in April 2020 at Oakwood Cemetery, Shellsburg, Benton Co., IA, Findagrave #209451847.

     Bryan Forrest Wilt was born on 26 July 1965 at Dallas, Dallas Co., TX. He was the son of Rev. Marvin Duane Wilt and Colleen Ann Meek. Bryan Forrest Wilt died on 23 October 1965 at Dallas, Dallas Co., TX. He was buried in October 1965 at Restland Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX, Findagrave #170710022.

     Carl Wesley Wilt was born on 8 July 1896 at Benton Co., IA.¹ He was the son of John Wesley Wilt and Ida Florence Freeman.¹ Carl Wesley Wilt married Anita Marie Mullinex, daughter of John Edmund Mullinex and Caroline Koehl, on 6 November 1918 at Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA. Carl Wesley Wilt lived on 7 April 1930 at Canton Twp., Benton Co., IA, farming.² He lived on 20 May 1940 at Canton Twp., Benton Co., IA, farming.³ He died on 11 January 1987 at Independence, Buchanan Co., IA, at age 90

Obituaries -- The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, Iowa); Tuesday, 13 January 1987; Page 8; (Newspapers.com):

INDEPENDENCE

Carl Wesley Wilt, 90, Independence resident the past nine years, died Sunday at East Towne manor, where he had lived two months. Before moving to Independence, he had farmed near Shellsburg since 1918.

Surviving are his wife, Anita; a daughter, Charlene Wilson of Independence; a son, Marvin Duane of Quinlan, Texas; one brother, Glenn of Shellsburg; 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Services: 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Oak Grove Christian Church, rural Shellsburg. Burial: Oak Wood Cemetery, Shellsburg. Friends may call after 7 tonight at White's in Independence.


The Courier (Waterloo, Iowa); Tuesday, 13 Jan 1987; Page 11; (Newspapers.com):

Carl Wesley Wilt

INDEPENDENCE -- Services for Carl Wesley Wilt, 90, will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Oak Grove Christian Church, rural Shellsburg; burial in Oak Wood Cemetery, Shellsburg; he died of complications of age Sunday (Jan. 11) at East Towne Manor, Independence, where he had been a resident for two months; survivors include his wife, Anita; a daughter, Charlene Wilson of Independence; a son, Marvin Duane of Quinlan, Texas; 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; and a brother, Glen Wilt of Shellsburg; he was preceded in death by a son Clare Wesley; a daughter, Caroline Bernice; a grandson; a sister; and a brother; friends may call at White Funeral Home, Independence; Mr. Wilt was a retired Shellsburg area farmer; he moved to Independence nine years ago.

He was buried in January 1987 at Oakwood Cemetery, Shellsburg, Benton Co., IA, Findagrave #147095627.

     Caroline Bernice Wilt was born on 11 March 1920 at Shellsburg, Benton Co., IA.¹ She was the daughter of Carl Wesley Wilt and Anita Marie Mullinex.¹ Caroline Bernice Wilt married John Martin Lieb Jr., son of John Martin Lieb and Jennie Catherine Klippel, on 3 July 1942 at Valdosta, Lowndes Co., GA,

The Cedar Rapids Gazette, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Sunday, December 28, 1941; (Cedar Rapids Public Library digital archives):

Caroline Bernice Wilt
SHELLSBURG -- The betrothal of Miss Caroline Bernice Wilt and John J. Lieb is being announced by Miss Wilt's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wilt of Shellsburg. Mr. Lieb, who is in the army air corps at Douglas, Ga., is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Lieb of Atkins.

Miss Wilt is a graduate of the Shellsburg high school and Mr. Lieb was graduated from high school in Atkins. He received his B.S. degree in civil engineering from Iowa State college.
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After Carolyn's death in 1984, John remarried to Letha Hare in 1985 at Enid, OK.

Caroline Bernice Wilt died on 9 January 1984 at Enid, Garfield Co., OK, at age 63

Obituary -- The Gazette, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Wednesday, 11 JAN 1984, p.16 (Newspapers.com):

Caroline Bernice Lieb, 63, of Enid, Okla., formerly of Cedar Rapids, died Sunday in Oklahoma following a long illness.

Born March 11, 1920, at Shellsburg, she married John Lieb on July 3, 1942, in Georgia. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Enid.

Surviving in addition to her husband are two daughters, Mrs. Gary Gray of Fulton, Miss., and Pamela Lieb of Minneapolis, Minn; a son, Randall of Tallahassee, Fla; a sister, Charlene Wilson of Independence; a brother, Duane Wilt of Quinlan, Texas; and her parents, Carl and Anita Wilt of Independence.

Graveside services: 1 p.m. Thursday in Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may register at Cedar Memorial Funeral Home after 10 a.m. Thursday. The family requests no flowers. Friends may donate to the American Cancer Society, 603 10th St. SE, Cedar Rapids 52403.
:CR. She was buried in January 1984 at Cedar Memorial Park, Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA, Findagrave #80683660.

     Catherine Wilt was born on 11 March 1813 at Pennsylvania.¹ She married George Sword.¹

     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