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James J. “J. J.” Wilson

Birth	:	26 Nov 1852 Binghamton, Broome County, New York, USA
Death	:	17 Dec 1935 Farley, Dubuque County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Fairview Cemetery, Farley, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.4339981, -91.0139999
Description	:	James J. Wilson was a well-known resident of Farley. James was the only son of John Jeffry Wilson and was born in Binghamton, New York on Nov. 26, 1852. When James was fifteen, the family came to Farley. In 1891 he and Miss Marguerite Carpenter were wed. Maggie had been born in Colesburg, Iowa. She was the youngest of three children born to Mr. and Mrs. Levi Carpenter. Born on Jan. 8, 1864, Maggie lived there until age five when the family moved to Farley. Maggie died of consumption Feb. 26, 1894 at... Read More	James J. Wilson was a well-known resident of Farley. James was the only son of John Jeffry Wilson and was born in Binghamton, New York on Nov. 26, 1852. When James was fifteen, the family came to Farley. In 1891 he and Miss Marguerite Carpenter were wed. Maggie had been born in Colesburg, Iowa. She was the youngest of three children born to Mr. and Mrs. Levi Carpenter. Born on Jan. 8, 1864, Maggie lived there until age five when the family moved to Farley. Maggie died of consumption Feb. 26, 1894 at the age of 30. She was buried at Fairview. J. J. Wilson was a “musician of real talent, a violinist, and vocalist. He entertained publicly being a very popular person.” It is told that in later year’s he still would gather for an evening of music with Andy Ahmann and Charles Barnett. J. J. had an active sports interest. He owned several race horses. Mr. Wilson built a race track here when racing was a popular at public picnics years ago. He operated a picture theatre until about 1920. Mr. J. J. Wilson was found unconscious in his home, dying a few days later on Dec. 17, 1935 at age 83. His burial was at Fairview. Maggie and J. J. Wilson had two daughters: Gladys and Maureen. The History of Farley, Welu Publishing, Copyright 1996

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James J. “J. J.” Wilson's memorial is located at: Fairview Cemetery, Farley, Dubuque County, USA.
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James J. “J. J.” Wilson death on 17 Dec 1935 in Farley, Dubuque County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.4339981
Longitude: -91.0139999

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Parent

John Jeffry Wilson

(1828 - 1908)

Spouse

Margaret Ellen “Marguerite” Carpenter Wilson

(1864 - 1894)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Fairview Cemetery
Farley, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4339981, -91.0139999

2. Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery
Farley, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4486008, -90.9961014

3. Hogan Cemetery
Farley, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4500140, -90.9812590

4. McGee Cemetery
Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4852982, -91.0064011

5. Johns Creek Cemetery
Farley, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3819008, -91.0338974

6. Saint Patricks Cemetery
Epworth, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4432700, -90.9315400

7. Epworth Cemetery
Epworth, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4227982, -90.9317017

8. Highview Cemetery
Epworth, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4556007, -90.9310989

9. Mount Hope Cemetery
Dyersville, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4716988, -91.0942001

10. Saint Johns Cemetery
Pleasant Grove, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3888926, -90.9268006

11. Worthington Baptist Cemetery
Worthington, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4119360, -91.1324930

12. Saint Paul Cemetery
Worthington, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3931007, -91.1260986

13. Saint Clements Cemetery
Bankston, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5196190, -90.9617890

14. Rockville Cemetery
Rockville, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4180500, -91.1445800

15. Zion Reformed Church Cemetery
Cascade, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3465000, -91.0813000

16. Johnson Cemetery
Peosta, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4547005, -90.8788986

17. Saint Francis Cemetery
Dyersville, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4879860, -91.1355320

18. Lattnerville Catholic Cemetery
Lattnerville, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4850000, -90.8872000

19. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Hopkinton, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3618000, -91.1478000

20. Peosta Union Cemetery
Peosta, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4553290, -90.8506860

21. Saint Mary's Cemetery
Cascade, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2990340, -91.0234540

22. Saint Martins Cemetery
Cascade, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2990000, -91.0226800

23. Saint John the Baptist Cemetery
Centralia, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4707000, -90.8360000

24. Spring Mills Cemetery
Holy Cross, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5610200, -90.9463600