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George Wilkins

Birth	:	10 Aug 1810 Franklin County, Indiana, USA
Death	:	8 Dec 1878 Franklin County, Indiana, USA
Burial	:	Pickard Cemetery, Sugar Creek Township, Parke County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.9043010, -87.2425380
Description	:	At his home in Sugar Creek Township, on Sunday, December, after a lingering illness, died George Wilkins, in his sixty-ninth year. George Wilkins was born in August 1810, in Franklin County, Indiana, where he lived until 1827, when he settled in Sugar Creek Township, where he resided most of the time since then. Several years ago, he moved to Penn Township, but returned to the old homestead to die. When he first settled in Parke, he inaugurated a temperance reform which will be remembered by the oldest settlers—that of excluding the whiskey jug from the harvest field—and... Read More	At his home in Sugar Creek Township, on Sunday, December, after a lingering illness, died George Wilkins, in his sixty-ninth year. George Wilkins was born in August 1810, in Franklin County, Indiana, where he lived until 1827, when he settled in Sugar Creek Township, where he resided most of the time since then. Several years ago, he moved to Penn Township, but returned to the old homestead to die. When he first settled in Parke, he inaugurated a temperance reform which will be remembered by the oldest settlers—that of excluding the whiskey jug from the harvest field—and he has himself led a temperate life ever since. He was one of the first advocates of Universalism in the county and was the founder of Mill Creek Church. Icy Thomas was the wife of his youth. She died in 1851, leaving five children living, though somewhat scattered over the West and growing old. In 1858, he married Eliza Jones, who survives him with four children, two of whom are small. Mr. Wilkins lingered for several weeks, suffering with bronchitis, but patiently waited the summons to come up higher. He expressed a willingness and readiness to die. His constant prayer was to be permitted to die easy. This request was granted him. He talked of death as he would of a mere business transaction. It had no terrors for him. For more than half a century he has resided among our people. Now he sleeps with the fathers. Peace to his memory. Published in The True Republican in December 1878 __________ Son of Michael Wilkins (1786-1847) and Martha Shirk (1788-1855). Brother of: 1. Samuel Wilkins (1812-1886) 2. Mary Wilkins (1814-) 3. Nancy Wilkins (1816-1857) 4. Elizabeth Wilkins (1821-1898) 5. Martha Wilkins (1826-) 6. John Wilkins (1831-1904) George was married twice. On November 17, 1831, he married Icy Tissa Thomas (1814-1851) and had the following children: 1. Thomas Hamilton Wilkins (1832-1833) 2. Martha Ann Wilkins (1834-1902) 3. Rosabell Wilkins (1836-1907) 4. Dorothy Wilkins (1838-) 5. Michael Harrison Wilkins (1840-1908) 6. Lewis Thomas Wilkins (1842-1844) 7. Henry Clay Wilkins (1845-1925) On July 15, 1858, he married Eliza Jones (1836-1902) and had the following children: 1. George F Wilkins (1859-) 2. Grace G Wilkins (1863-1944) 3. William Wilkins (1870-1926) 4. Maude Wilkins (1873-1958) Information from Find A Grave Contributor: Sharon Benefiel Palmer (58117243)

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George Wilkins's memorial is located at: Pickard Cemetery, Sugar Creek Township, Parke County, USA.
When did George Wilkins death?
George Wilkins death on 8 Dec 1878 in Franklin County, Indiana, USA
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Latitude: 39.9043010
Longitude: -87.2425380

Family Members:

Parent

Michael Wilkins

(1786 - 1847)

Martha Shirk Wilkins

(1788 - 1855)

Spouse

Siblings

Samuel Wilkins

(1812 - 1886)

Children

Dorothy Wilkins Erwin

(1838 - 1916)

George Freeman Wilkins

(1859 - 1955)

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