Home > United States of America > Iowa > Lee County > Henkle-Pioneer Cemetery > Lewis Wilson

Lewis Wilson

Birth	:	15 Aug 1811 Cabell County, West Virginia, USA
Death	:	10 Jan 1844 Lee County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Henkle-Pioneer Cemetery, Lee County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.6230160, -91.6526220
Description	:	From Portrait and Biographical Record of Iroquois Co., IL; 1893 : Lewis Wilson, a native of Cabell County, W. Va., was born in 1811. He was reared near Bismarck, Ill., and was educated in the primitive schools of the frontier. In June, 1836, he went to the lead mines near Galena, Ill., and Dodgeville, Wis. In 1838, he removed with his family to Lee County, in the Territory of Iowa, becoming one of its pioneers. The red men were still numerous in that locality and the work of civilization and progress seemed scarcely begun. The father died in 1844, at... Read More	From Portrait and Biographical Record of Iroquois Co., IL; 1893 : Lewis Wilson, a native of Cabell County, W. Va., was born in 1811. He was reared near Bismarck, Ill., and was educated in the primitive schools of the frontier. In June, 1836, he went to the lead mines near Galena, Ill., and Dodgeville, Wis. In 1838, he removed with his family to Lee County, in the Territory of Iowa, becoming one of its pioneers. The red men were still numerous in that locality and the work of civilization and progress seemed scarcely begun. The father died in 1844, at the early age of thirty-three years, when our subject was a lad of seven summers. John (son of Lewis) still has in his possession a copybook which was used by his father in school in January, 1833, and it is a much-prized relic. Mr. Wilson was a generous and be Lewis Wilson, a native of Cabell County, W. Va., was born in 1811. He was reared near Bismarck, Ill., and was educated in the primitive schools of the frontier. In June, 1836, he went to the lead mines near Galena, Ill., and Dodgeville, Wis. In 1838, he removed with his family to Lee County, in the Territory of Iowa, becoming one of its pioneers. The red men were still numerous in that locality and the work of civilization and progress seemed scarcely begun. The father (Lewis) died in 1844, at the early age of thirty-three years, when our subject was a lad of seven summers. John still has in his possession a copybook which was used by his father in school in January, 1833, and it is a much-prized relic. Mr. Wilson was a generous and benevolent man, of noble Christian character, highly respected by all who knew him. In politics he was a Democrat, being a native of the locality where lived "the sage of Monticello," who was the founder of old-time Democracy. Note: All evidence points to Lewis Wilson being buried in this cemetery. It is likely that the marker was lost.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Lewis Wilson's memorial?
Lewis Wilson's memorial is located at: Henkle-Pioneer Cemetery, Lee County, USA.
When did Lewis Wilson death?
Lewis Wilson death on 10 Jan 1844 in Lee County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Lewis Wilson's memorial?
Latitude: 40.6230160
Longitude: -91.6526220

Family Members:

Parent

Robert Wilson

(1775 - 1842)

Spouse

Siblings

Robert Preston Wilson

(1813 - 1896)

Children

Mary Elizabeth Wilson Stroup

(1840 - 1896)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Henkle-Pioneer Cemetery
Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6230160, -91.6526220

2. Tallyrand Frost Gravesite
Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6333693, -91.6668290

3. Butler Cemetery
Donnellson, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6391983, -91.6410980

4. Cook Cemetery
Donnellson, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6033330, -91.6235000

5. Croton Cemetery
Croton, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5913700, -91.6811800

6. Embury Cemetery
Charleston, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5914460, -91.6195390

7. Acklam Cemetery
Primrose, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6585999, -91.6802979

8. McKeehan Cemetery
Donnellson, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6530991, -91.6089020

9. Bowman Cemetery
Donnellson, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6246986, -91.5927963

10. Primrose Cemetery
Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6680984, -91.6417007

11. Athens Cemetery
Athens, Clark County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5817261, -91.6931152

12. Alfrey Cemetery
Farmington, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6335983, -91.7219009

13. Salubria Cemetery
Farmington, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6167023, -91.7251645

14. McCulloch Cemetery
Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6730995, -91.6082993

15. Green Glade Cemetery
Farmington, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6306000, -91.7341995

16. Farmington Cemetery
Farmington, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6417007, -91.7332993

17. Donnell Cemetery
Donnellson, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6278000, -91.5639038

18. Zion Mennonite Cemetery
Donnellson, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6678009, -91.5839005

19. String Prairie Cemetery
Donnellson, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5688000, -91.5940000

20. Belfast Cemetery
Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5529000, -91.6485000

21. Benning Cemetery
Clark County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5639700, -91.7093200

22. Beeler Cemetery
Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6918983, -91.6132965

23. McDaniel Cemetery
Farmington, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6749992, -91.7244034

24. Cook Cemetery
Primrose, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6974983, -91.6318970