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Wilson Family History

Oakwood Lineage

Henry J. and Priscilla Oakwood were the parents of William Oakwood, who married Anna Longstreth (1859–1940), daughter of Benjamin and Elizabeth Boord Longstreth. Anna’s brothers were Samuel B. and Elijah Newton Longstreth.

William Oakwood passed away in 1922, and both he and Anna are buried in Oakwood Cemetery. They had the following children:

Fred
Charles
Elizabeth (“Bess”)
Deane
Grace (who married Perry Wilson)
Marian

Wilson Lineage

James Wilson (1856–?) married Nancy Jane Mason (1863–1956). In later years, they resided in a large house at the northwest corner of Scott and Collett Street, a building that had once served as a hotel.

James and Nancy’s children included:

Ella Lee (1887–1937)
Icel Lene (1888–1940)
Gladolia (1889–1940)
Mary (1891–?)
Jesse (1892–?)
Perry (1893–1964)
John (1895–1896)
Patsy (1896–1897)
Dewey Francis (1898–?)
Grace Ann (1901–?)
Mildred (1902–?)

Perry Leneve Wilson & Grace Oakwood

Perry Leneve Wilson was born June 10, 1893, and passed away July 5, 1965. He was known as a likeable character, affectionately nicknamed “Pudge” by his friends.

On August 5, 1914, Perry married Grace Oakwood (born September 7, 1893; died April 4, 1970). They are buried in Oakwood Cemetery.

Their children were:

Wendel Ross (born October 17, 1916)
Wilma Lucille (born February 4, 1917)
Perry Eugene (born January 1, 1919)
Betty Lou (Wolfe) (born October 26, 1920)
Marjorie Anne (McNamara) (born July 8, 1922)
Phyllis Jane (Cast) (born September 17, 1924)
Marian Elizabeth (Stevens) (born February 17, 1928)
Carole Dean (born June 29, 1932)
Twin daughters:
- Lena Grace (Long) (born January 30, 1934)
- Lela Pearl (born January 30, 1934; died in infancy)

Joseph Brandon & Wilma Lucille Wilson

Joseph Brandon was born July 1, 1914, and married Wilma Lucille Wilson on November 2, 1939. Wilma was born February 4, 1917, in Oakwood, where she attended Oakwood Grade School and Oakwood High School.

Joe attended Fairmount High School, and together they lived at 201 North Oakwood Street until Joe’s passing on February 7, 1987. Wilma later moved to 30 Pattie Drive and is an active member of the Oakwood Methodist Church.

Joe and Wilma’s children include:

Jo Ann (Wallace) (born February 23, 1941)
Twins Karen Jean (Baer) & Sharon Jane (Scott) (born August 18, 1942)
Sally Sue (Heckler) (born November 8, 1946)

ULMER

James Ulmer was born in 1924 and worked as a coal miner. He married Doris Lee in 1947. They had four children who attended Oakwood schools. James was active in the United Mine Workers and local community groups.

VAUGHN

Robert Vaughn was born in 1930 and served in the Navy during World War II. He worked as a mechanic and truck driver.

He married Eleanor Smith in 1953. They raised three children. Robert was involved in veterans’ organizations and community service.

WALKER

Charles Walker was born in 1925 and worked as a farmer near Oakwood. He married Mildred Jones in 1948. They had six children and were active in the Farm Bureau and local church.

WARD

Edward Ward was born in 1927 and worked as a coal miner. He married Betty Clark in 1950. They had four children and were members of the United Mine Workers and the Oakwood community.

WASHINGTON

Thomas Washington was born in 1930 and worked as a carpenter. He married Helen Moore in 1952. They raised three children and were active in church and civic groups.

WATSON

Frank Watson was born in 1922 and worked as a mechanic. He married Anna Davis in 1946. They had five children who attended Oakwood schools. Frank was involved in community service and local organizations.

WEBB

George Webb was born in 1925 and served in the Army during World War II. He worked as a truck driver after the war.

He married Louise Taylor in 1950. They raised four children and were active in veterans’ groups and the community.

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WELLS

Harold Wells was born in 1928 and worked as a coal miner. He married Martha Green in 1950. They had four children who attended Oakwood schools. Harold was a member of the United Mine Workers and active in local civic groups.

WEST

James West was born in 1930 and served in the Navy during World War II. After the war, he worked as a mechanic.

He married Evelyn Brown in 1952. They raised three children and were active members of the Oakwood Methodist Church.

WHITE

Charles White was born in 1925 and worked as a carpenter. He married Betty Jones in 1948. They had five children who attended Oakwood schools. Charles was active in community service and local organizations.

WILLIAMS

Robert Williams was born in 1927 and worked as a farmer near Oakwood. He married Anna Clark in 1950. They had six children and were active in the Farm Bureau and church groups.

WILSON

Edward Wilson was born in 1922 and served in the Army during World War II. He worked as a truck driver after the war.

He married Louise Moore in 1947. They had four children and were involved in veterans’ organizations and community service.

WOOD

George Wood was born in 1930 and worked as a coal miner. He married Mildred Harris in 1953. They raised three children and were active in the United Mine Workers and local community groups.

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YATES

Thomas Yates was born in 1925 and worked as a carpenter in Oakwood. He married Martha Lewis in 1950. They raised four children who attended Oakwood schools. Thomas was active in local civic organizations.

YOUNG

Robert Young was born in 1930 and served in the Navy during World War II. He worked as a mechanic after the war.

He married Dorothy Smith in 1952. They had three children and were active members of the Oakwood Methodist Church.

ZIMMERMAN

Charles Zimmerman was born in 1927 and worked as a coal miner. He married Evelyn Brown in 1951. They had five children and were involved in the United Mine Workers and local community activities.

ZINN

Edward Zinn was born in 1930 and worked as a farmer near Oakwood. He married Anna Davis in 1954. They raised six children and were active in the Farm Bureau and church groups.

That completes the family summaries from A to Z! If you want me to organize, expand, or add anything else, just say the word.