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Descendents of Robert Torrance (ca 1815 – 21 Mar 1901)
and Eleanor "Ellen" MacDonald (b. ca 1820 – 16 Nov. 1897)

Third Generation
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Entry last updated 30 March 2009
Please contact Tim Patterson (tim.patterson@carleton.ca)
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18. Thomas R. Wilson. Son of Robert Wilson & Elizabeth "Betsy" Torrance. Born 24 Mar 1880 in Harvey Sta. Died 31 Aug 1955 in Harvey Sta. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Farmer. Religion Presbyterian.

    Thomas did not have a middle name, but used the initial "R" to distinguish him from other Thomas Wilsons.

    He  was a farmer and lived on Lot 8, third tier, on the Patterson Road in Harvey, and they had five children.

    He married Margaret Nesbitt, daughter of Thomas Nesbitt & Janet Little, 17 Jul 1907 in York Co., NB. Born 15 Nov 1883 in Harvey. Christen 20 May 1883 in Harvey Presbyterian Church. Died 11 Dec 1950 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.

    From newspaper obituary - 1950:

    Mrs T. Wilson Dead

    The death of Mrs Thomas Wilson occurred at her home here on Dec 10, following a lengthy illness.

    Mrs Wilson was formerly Miss Margaret Nesbitt, a daughter of Thomas and Janet (Little) Nesbitt, of Harvey and was 67 years of age.  She was a member of St. Andrews United Church and the Ladies Sewing Circle and when her health permitted was a faithful worker.  In her passing many have lost a kind neighbour and a true friend.

    Mrs Wilson is survived by her husband; two sons, Robert and Edgar of Harvey, and one daughter, Mrs William Holland, Winnipeg, Manitoba; three sisters, Mrs Bell Patterson, Mrs Nan Kelly and Mrs Howard Little and one brother, James Nesbitt, all of this place.  There are also several grandchildren.

    The funeral was held on Dec. 12 with prayers at her home followed by service in St. Andrews Church conducted by the pastor, Rev. J. L. Rose, assisted by Rev. A. H. Sproule, of Knox Presbyterian Church.  Interment was in the Harvey Cemetery.

    They had the following children:

65            i.            Robert Graydon Wilson (Twin)
66            ii.            Virginia Alvira Wilson (Twin)
67            iii.            Elizabeth Audrey Wilson
68            iv.            (Infant) Wilson
69            v.            Edgar Elmore Wilson

 

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