A. F. Wilson

rominent among the active business men of Greene county is the name of A. F. Wilson, who was born at Ladoga, November 28, 1861. His parents, P. H. and Arthuria (Dixon) Wilson, were both natives of Indiana. Mr. Wilson’s paternal grandfather was a Virginia farmer, and on leaving that state came to Kentucky, from whence he removed to Indiana, where he lived out the remainder of his days. Grandfather Dixon was a merchant tailor by trade. His three sons were all soldiers of the Civil war.

Our subject’s father was reared in Indiana, receiving his early education in her public schools. He later graduated from the Louisville Medical College, and practiced medicink at Ladoga for several years. He then removed to Worthington and took up dentistry, continuing in that profession until his death, March 4. 1S90. The family consisted of six children, enumerated here in order of birth: India, now deceased; A. F., our subject; Frank, now a successful business man of Salt Lake City; Ida, wife of W. E. Mason, now of Mississippi; Martha, unmarried Charles, carpenter at Danville, Illinois.

Our subject has had a wide business experience. He was educated in the Worthington public schools, and after reaching maturity began railroading, following this for seven years. He then became deputy postmaster, following this by engaging in the livery and grocery business. He then served one term as postmaster, after which he engaged in managing a meat market. He then assumed the control of the Commercial Hotel, later handling patent rights, after which he dealt largely in live stock. Following this he purchased the Williams House, which he still owns, but whose management is leased to other parties. He is at present engaged in handling a patent wire stretcher, patented May 22, 1906.

Mr. Wilson was married on January 25, 1890, to Lille Griffith, who wvas born at Worthington, being the daughter of George and Jane Griffith, both highly respected residents of the town. Two children have graced this unionj viz.: Lee, born in 1895, and Guy, born in 1897. Mrs. Wilson is a member of the Christian church and is an admirable mother and companion. Mr. Wilson has been equally alive to his social obligations and has taken an active interest in many of the fraternal organizations of the community. He gives his hearty support to the Elks, Red Men, Knights of Pythias and Modern Woodmen.

Politicaliy he is a Democrat, but has demonstrated that public service can be easily coupled with straightforawrd business methods, having, as mentioned before, served as postmaster for one term, and also for three years as sheriff of Greene county.

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"Biographical Memoirs of Greene County, Ind. with Reminiscences of Pioneer Days", B.F. Bowen & Co., Indianapolis, IN, 1908, vol. 2 pg. 869-79

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