The Payette Independent
Thursday, November 01, 1928
Obituary
Thomas J. Wilson was born June 2, 1845, in Indiana. He departed this life October 24, 1928, at Salem, Oregon, at the age of 82 years, 4 months and 22 days. At an early age he moved with his parents to Iowa, and later to Nebraska. He was converted and baptized by D. R. Duncan in the Platt river at the age of 21 years, and was ever faithful through life.
Deceased was married to Barbara Overton November 19, 1867, and three daughters and one son were born to them. The son died 25 years ago in California and the wife passed away 17 years ago. The daughters survive, and there are also several grand children and great grand children.
Funeral services were held at the Peterson Funeral Parlors Saturday, at 2 o'clock, and were conducted by Frank Forbes. Burial took place at Riverside cemetery. Mrs. Joe White, a daughter, of Salem, Oregon, accompanied the remains to this city.
