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ROBERT M. WILSON (deceased), was born in Adams County, Ohio, August 1, 1819. He was the son of Ralph and Martha Wilson, natives of Pennsylvania, of German descent. He was reared on the farm and received a common school education. His father dying when he was young, he had to support his widowed mother during his early life, and watched over her affairs until her death. He took a deep interest in religious matters, and was a consistent member of the Disciples’ Church, in which he was a Deacon and Elder. He was a Democrat in politics, and for several years held the office of Justice of the Peace. He was twice married, his first wife being Margaret A. Plummer, by whom he had five children, viz.: S. B. S., a physician of Olathe, Kan.; George W., an attorney of Minnesota; Nathan; Mary, wife of John Mitchell, of this township; and Robert F., a citizen of Olathe, Kan. His second wife was a widow, who had three children, viz., John J., George P. and Mollie J. Her maiden name was Lucy M. Moyer, and by her Mr. Wilson had three children — Scott Miller, Harrison C. and Lauretta Bell. Mrs. Wilson since the decease of her husband has taken control of the farm, which she manages and has worked under her superintendance.