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Descendents of Robert Wilson (26 Mar 1799 - 25 Jan 1864)
and Mary Brown (8 Sep 1798 - 12 Dec 1864)Third Immigrant Generation
*********************************************************************************************40. Charles Wilson . Son of Alexander Wilson & Isabella Craig. Born 20 May 1871 in Harvey Sta. Died 15 Mar 1947 in Brunswick, ME. Buried in Pownal Cemetery, Pownal, ME. Occupation Carpenter, Farmer.
In 1898 Charles was living in New Gloucester and Mary was from Pownal. When Stanley, their only child was born in 1902, Charles was a teacher and they were living in Yarmouth, ME. They moved to Pownal in 1905 and Charles's occupation was carpenter and farmer.
From newspaper clipping - 1947:
DIED IN MAINE: Charles Wilson, formerly of Harvey Station, passed away in hospital at Brunswick, ME.
Harvey Station, March 24 -- Many relatives and friends will regret to learn of the death of Charles Wilson of Pownal, Maine, which occurred on Saturday night, March 15th in the Brunswick Hospital where he had been a patient for a week. He was born at Harvey Station 75 years ago, the son of Alexander and Isabel (Craig) Wilson, and had been a resident of Pownal since 1905. In June 1898 he married Mary B. Sweetser, and her death occurred in August 1906. He was a carpenter and a farmer by occupation and a member of Acacia Lodge of Masons at Durham. He is survived by one son, Stanley of Pownal; a sister (Mary A.) Mrs Charles Little, of Coburn, NB; two half-sisters, (Sarah L.) Mrs McConnell of New York and (Ellen B.) Mrs Albert Johnston; four half-brothers, Jardine, Heber, Oliver and Levi, all of Harvey; several nieces and nephews.
The funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon in the First Congregational Church at Pownal at two o'clock. The floral tributes were numerous and beautiful, showing the high esteem in which the deceased was regarded. Interment was in the Pownal Cemetery under the Acacia Lodge of Masons.
He married Mary B. Sweetser, Jun 1898. Born 6 Dec 1870 in New Gloucester, ME. Died 26 Aug 1906 in Pownal, ME. Buried in Maine.
Mary died from tuberculosis at the age of 35 years, 8 months and 20 days. Mary was the daughter of William Sweetsir and Serena Rideout. (Maine Vital Records)
They had the following children:
186 i. Stanley A. Wilson
41. Alexander Wilson . Son of Alexander Wilson & Isabella Craig. Born 10 May 1873 in Harvey Sta. Died 16 May 1873 in Harvey Sta. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
42. Sarah Lillian "Sadie" Wilson . Daughter of Alexander Wilson & Isabelle "Belle" Bell. Born 16 Mar 1874 in Harvey. Died 11 Sep 1966 in Harvey Sta. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
Copied from wedding invitation:
Mr & Mrs L. A. Talbot invite you to be present at the marriage of their niece Sarah Lillian Wilson to Mr Edw. Ira McConnell Tuesday Eve'g, March 14th at 7.30 o'clock At their Home, Dover, Massachusetts, 1893.
3 Sep 1901 photograph of Alexander Wilson aged 68 (b. 23 Jan 1834, Lennilhill, Scotland; d.28 May 1906, Harvey Station; and two daughters Sarah aged 28 (L) and Nellie, aged 20 (R). (Source: JSH, 25 Jul 2006).
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Undated photograph of Alexander Wilson (b. 23 Jan 1834, Lennilhill, Scotland; d.28 May 1906, Harvey Station; wife Isabella "Belle" Bell (b. 20 Oct 1845, d. 27 May 1931), their daughter Sarah Wilson (b 16 Mar 1874, Harvey; d. 11 Sep 1966, Harvey) and her son Wilson McConnell. (Source: JSH, 25 Jul 2006).
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She married Edward Ira McConnell, 14 Mar 1893 in Dover, Mass. Died 23 Jan 1930.
They had the following children:
187 i. Wilson Cogswell McConnell
43. Alexander "Jardine" Wilson . Son of Alexander Wilson & Isabelle "Belle" Bell. Born 13 Jul 1875 in Harvey. Died 12 Dec 1955 in Harvey Sta. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Carpenter.
Jardine and Lizzie lived in Portland, Maine for several years after their marriage and their three children were born there, and infant son Phillip died there. For a time after their return to Harvey, Jardine was manager of the Farmers' Trading Co. store (where Watsons store is now). Jardine was a well known carpenter.
From newspaper obituary - 1955:
A. Jardine Wilson Dies After Brief Illness
Harvey Station -- Following a brief illness A. Jardine Wilson died in the Harvey Community Hospital. By his bedside was his only son, Edward, who had come from Truro, N.S. to visit him.
Mr Wilson was born in Harvey in 1875, a son of Alexander and Isabelle (Bell) Wilson. For several years he lived in Portland, Me., where he was a successful carpenter. In 1906 he married Elizabeth Nesbitt, and three children were born to them all in Portland. An infant son, Phillip died there. Later the only daughter Jennie died in Harvey and years later his wife also passed on.
Edward is the only surviving member of the immediate family. Two brothers and two sisters also survive, Levi, Oliver and Mrs Edward McConnell at their home nearby, and Mrs Albert Johnston with whom Mr Wilson made his home for the past four years. There are also six grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon with prayers at the late home. Afterwards at the United Church, Rev. William Randall conducted the service. Interment was in the Harvey Cemetery.
He married Elizabeth "Lizzie" Nesbitt, daughter of Thomas Nesbitt & Janet Little, 17 Jun 1906 in York Co., NB. Born 24 Oct 1876 in Harvey. Died 2 Jun 1935 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
From newspaper obituary - 1935:
Mrs Jardine Wilson, Ill Several Years, Died At Her Home, Many At Funeral.
Harvey Station, June 4 -- Elizabeth Nesbitt Wilson, wife of Jardine Wilson, of Coburn, passed away at her home on Sunday after an illness of several years. She was born October 24, 1876, at Coburn, a daughter of the late Thomas and Mrs Nesbitt. She was quiet and unassuming and had a kindly disposition. Until her illness she was an active member of the United Church. Besides her sorrowing husband and mother she leaves to mourn, one son, Edward Nesbitt Wilson; four sisters, Mrs J. W. Patterson and Mrs Thomas R. Wilson, of Harvey; Mrs C. A. Kelly of Coburn, and Mrs H. M. Little of York Mills, and one brother, James Nesbitt.
The funeral, held Monday, was conducted by Rev. Alexander MacKay of the United Church from the Universalist Church at Coburn. Interment was in the Harvey Cemetery.
They had the following children:
188 i. Edward Nesbitt Wilson
189 ii. Philip Wilson
190 iii. Jennie Isabel Wilson
