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Birth: 1895-11-22y0m0d, On 01-02-1953 E.L. had a "delayed or special certificate of birth" issued for himself. He had to submit three documents to identify himself to the Missouri Division of Health. The documents were his record of graduation from the Hamilton School in Kansas City, his army discharge papers, and an affidavit of Russell Greiner. Russell was the brother of the second wife of E.L.'s uncle William Wilson. Russell was a member of the Kansas City city council. The notary public for the document was John Lodwick. John had been a friend of the Wilson family for many years. Also on the document E.L. listed the name and birth state of both his parents. On 01-02-1953 E.L. had a "delayed or special certificate of birth" issued for himself. He had to submit three documents to identify himself to the Missouri Division of Health. The documents were his record of graduation from the Hamilton School in Kansas City, his army discharge papers, and an affidavit of Russell Greiner. Russell was the brother of the second wife of E.L.'s uncle William Wilson. Russell was a member of the Kansas City city council. The notary public for the document was John Lodwick. John had been a friend of the Wilson family for many years. Also on the document E.L. listed the name and birth state of both his parents.
Census: 1900 , Age:4y1m10d, Role:census federal, Edwin age 4 born Nov.1895 in MO living with parents Edwin age 4 born Nov.1895 in MO living with parents
Census: 1910 , Age:14y1m10d, Role:census federal, Edwin H. [sic L.] age 14 born MO, parents born OH, he was a newspaper courier Edwin H. [sic L.] age 14 born MO, parents born OH, he was a newspaper courier
Education: 1911-06-09, Age:15y6m18d, Role:student, high, Original certificate for Edwin L. Wilson for graduation from the eighth grade of the Kansas City, Missouri public schools. It is dated Jun.09, 1911 and was signed by several persons from Hamilton School.
Dan Wilson high school graduation certificate from Excelsior Springs, Clay county, Missouri, class of 1949. Since his father was a school board member, his father signed Dan's certificate. Other signees included Clarence Snyder. Original certificate for Edwin L. Wilson for graduation from the eighth grade of the Kansas City, Missouri public schools. It is dated Jun.09, 1911 and was signed by several persons from Hamilton School.
Dan Wilson high school graduation certificate from Excelsior Springs, Clay county, Missouri, class of 1949. Since his father was a school board member, his father signed Dan's certificate. Other signees included Clarence Snyder.
Military: 1917-12-13, Age:22y0m21d, Fort Riley, Role:soldier, army, World War I, enlisted at age 22 Several pictures exist of him in uniform while in Europe. enlisted at age 22 Several pictures exist of him in uniform while in Europe.
Married: 1918-02-23, Age:22y3m1d, Role:groom, Edwin and Charlotte were married while Edwin was about halfway through his service in World War I. As far as is known, despite their eight years of marriage, E.L. and Charlotte had no children. It was said that when E.L. died, Charlotte called his house and said she was 'Mrs. E.L. Wilson' which means she was still alive and maybe never remarried.
Livedin: 1918-1930, Age:22y1m10d, his mother-in-law's home, While still serving in World War I he was married to Charlotte. After his discharge, they lived with her mother in Kansas City. While still serving in World War I he was married to Charlotte. After his discharge, they lived with her mother in Kansas City.
Military: 1919-05-17, Age:23y5m25d, Fort Funston, Role:private 1st class, army, World War I, discharged He was not wounded while in the service. discharged He was not wounded while in the service.
Census: 1920 , Age:24y1m10d, Role:census federal, Edwin and Charlotte were living in the home of her widowed mother. Edwin and Charlotte were living in the home of her widowed mother.
Divorce: 1926-11-19, Age:30y11m28d, As far as is known, despite their eight years of marriage, E.L. and Charlotte had no children. It was said that when E.L. died, Charlotte called his house and said she was 'Mrs. E.L. Wilson' which means she was still alive and maybe never remarried. As far as is known, despite their eight years of marriage, E.L. and Charlotte had no children. It was said that when E.L. died, Charlotte called his house and said she was 'Mrs. E.L. Wilson' which means she was still alive and maybe never remarried.
Married: 1930-01-01, Age:34y1m10d, Role:groom, Witnesses to the marriage of Edwin and Yvonne were the bride's father Burton and sister Arlene.
Livedin: 1930-1971, Age:34y1m10d, Several houses in Excelsior Springs, which were on the following streets: Broadway (with the Haelbins family), Tracy (after his first child was born), Kimball, Wildwood, Old Orchard (the Pyle House, which burned down), Cypress (two different houses, a smaller one at 107 Cypress in 1936 and a larger one at 113 Cypress in the early 1950's) and in 1958 to 560 Kansas City Avenue. Most of the years for the two children were spent at the two houses on Cypress Street. They had several animals including a lamb named Schultz, a goat, a dog named Butch, ducks, rabbits and birds. Evon's parents stayed with the Wilson's during the summer months during the 1940's and were planning to move into one of the two houses on Cypress Street, but Burton died before they got a chance to move. Several houses in Excelsior Springs, which were on the following streets: Broadway (with the Haelbins family), Tracy (after his first child was born), Kimball, Wildwood, Old Orchard (the Pyle House, which burned down), Cypress (two different houses, a smaller one at 107 Cypress in 1936 and a larger one at 113 Cypress in the early 1950's) and in 1958 to 560 Kansas City Avenue. Most of the years for the two children were spent at the two houses on Cypress Street. They had several animals including a lamb named Schultz, a goat, a dog named Butch, ducks, rabbits and birds. Evon's parents stayed with the Wilson's during the summer months during the 1940's and were planning to move into one of the two houses on Cypress Street, but Burton died before they got a chance to move.
Census: 1930 , Age:34y1m10d, Missouri">Missouri, Role:census federal, Unable to find Edwin on the 1930 census that was taken in April of 1930. He was married New Years Day 1930 but his new bride is living with her parents on the 1930 census and he is not listed there. He is not on the 1930 census for Iowa, Missouri, Kansas or Nebraska. Unable to find Edwin on the 1930 census that was taken in April of 1930. He was married New Years Day 1930 but his new bride is living with her parents on the 1930 census and he is not listed there. He is not on the 1930 census for Iowa, Missouri, Kansas or Nebraska.
Census: 1940 , Age:44y1m10d, Role:census federal, Edwin Wilson family Edwin Wilson age 43 born Missouri occupation of salesman retail paint and wallpaper, Yvonne S. age 31 born South Dakota, Daniel M. age 9 born Missouri, Paul D. age 4 born Missouri. Edwin Wilson family Edwin Wilson age 43 born Missouri occupation of salesman retail paint and wallpaper, Yvonne S. age 31 born South Dakota, Daniel M. age 9 born Missouri, Paul D. age 4 born Missouri.
Military: 1942 , Age:46y1m10d, Role:draftee
Census: 1950 , Age:54y1m10d, Role:census federal, Edwin Wilson family 1950 census for Excelsior Springs Missouri, Edwin Wilson age 54 born Missouri occupation manager of mineral water springs system, Yvonne S. age 41 born South Dakota, Paul D. age 14 born Missouri, occupation newspaper delivery. This family lived at 112 Cypress St. Edwin Wilson family 1950 census for Excelsior Springs Missouri, Edwin Wilson age 54 born Missouri occupation manager of mineral water springs system, Yvonne S. age 41 born South Dakota, Paul D. age 14 born Missouri, occupation newspaper delivery. This family lived at 112 Cypress St.
Award: 1968 , Age:72y1m10d, Chamber of Commerce, Role:honoree, citizen of the year citizen of the year
Death: 1971-09-13, Age:75y9m22d, Cliff Manor Nursing Home, arteriosclerosis, He died of myocardial infarction due to servalized [?] arteriosclerosis which he had had for twelve years He died of myocardial infarction due to servalized [?] arteriosclerosis which he had had for twelve years
Obit: 1971-09-14, Age:75y9m23d, The Daily Standard
Burial: 1971 , Age:75y1m10d, Crownhill Cemetery, Masonic section
Church: Barbee Presbyterian Church, Presbyterian
Physical: Role:physical, had an artificial glass eye had an artificial glass eye