Crawfordsville Daily Journal Thursday July 11, 1916 - The death of Mrs. Susan Wilson this morning at 4:30 marked the passing of one of the pioneer women of Crawfordsville and Montgomery County. A resident of the county all her life and of Crawfordsville for the past 30 years, Mrs. Wilson was known to hundreds of people in the community and was loved and respected by all who knew her. Her death followed an illness of 3 years' duration but her condition had been regarded as serious for only about 3 weeks. She died at her home, 704 John Street. Heart trouble caused her death. Mrs. Wilson was the wife of OW Wilson who survives her. She was born near Mace in 1839, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Watkins,w ho were among the earliest residents of the county, coming here when there was little but woods where this city now stands. She was one of 12 children born to this pioneer couple and her death leaves but one survivors in this large family, her brother living in Riley, Ohio. The deceased was married to Mr. Wilson on Jan 5, 1860 the ceremony being performed at her home near Mace. Six years ago Mr. and Mrs. Wilson celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at their home here, the event being one of the most enjoyable occassions of their lives. Mrs. Wilson was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church, having been affiliated with this church for many years. She was a true, faithful Christian. Three sons survive Mrs. Wilson. They are George of this city; Harry of Indianapolis and WL of Turlock, Cal. Funeral seravices will be held at two Thursday afternoon from the home of the deceased's son, goerge Wilson, 513 E. Market street. The services will be in charge of Elder Oliphant of the Primitive Baptist Church and burial in Oak Hill.