Clara Mabel Wimer
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Clara Mabel Wimer was born on 26 October 1891, the fifth of nine children born to Ike and Maggie Robinson Wimer. The Wimers were of German heritage, and the Robinsons were Scots Irish . Clara's parents were farmers, living in Slippery Rock Township between the village of West Liberty and Jacksville, in Worth township, Butler County, Pennsylvania. The farm lies along the creek that today is dammed to form Tammarak Lake, and was approached by a long lane off of Barron Road. Ike and Maggie Wimer had nine children, seven daughters and two sons. Clara was the fifth child. She was of medium height, slight of build, and she had a pleasant disposition.
In 1911 at age 20 she married Bert W. Wilson, who grew up on the neighboring farm. She and Bert lived for a time with Bert's parents, or possibly on a rented farm next to that of Bert’s parents. Here their first five, possibly six children were born between 1912 and 1926. Then they purchased the farm across the road, and continued raising their family there, having two daughters and four sons. The house stood in a shady wooded area, and the farm included some wetlands around the creek. They had horses and a cow, and the children kept a sheep and a pony in the small barn. They walked up the hill across the McClymmonds farm to attend McClymmonds school.
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| Date | Location | Notes | Sources | |
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| Birth | 26 Oct 1891 | Worth Township, Butler County, PA | [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [7] | |
| Marriage | 1911 | To Bert Winiford Wilson | [3] [4] [5] [7] | |
| Death | 23 Mar 1944 | in the Franklin, PA hospital | cancer | [5] [7] |
| Burial | Nickleville Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Nickleville, Venango County, PA | [7] |
Ancestry chart segment
Generation 2 Generation 3 Generation 4
+-- Bert Winiford Wilson
| (1891-1971)
John Thomas Wilson --+ +-- Isaac C. Wimer
(1917-1985) | | (1856-1942)
+-- Clara Mabel Wimer --+
(1891-1944) |
+-- Margaret Jane Robinson
(~1865-1950)
Sources: [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [7]
Children
(all children with Bert Winiford Wilson)
| Name | Gender | Date of Birth | Birthplace | Spouse | Notes | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth M. Wilson | F | 11 May 1912 | Slippery Rock Township, Butler County, PA | 1) George Vergis 2) Evan McClelland |
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| Edwin D. Wilson | M | 9 Dec 1914 | Slippery Rock Township, Butler County, PA | 1) Faye McClellan 2) Vesta Jo [unknown] |
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| John Thomas Wilson | M | 10 Nov 1917 | Slippery Rock Township, Butler County, PA | Ella May Beals | Direct line | |
| Russell W. Wilson | M | 14 Jun 1920 | Slippery Rock Township, Butler County, PA | 1) Eloise White 2) Frieda [unknown] |
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| Ray B. Wilson | M | 15 Jul 1923 | Slippery Rock Township, Butler County, PA | Barbara Paden | ||
| Allene M. Wilson | F | 12 May 1926 | Slippery Rock Township, Butler County, PA | William Heeter | ||
| Pauline Wilson | F | 8 Feb 1930 | Nickleville, Venango County, PA | died 1 day old |
Places of Residence
| Location | Dates | Notes | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| near Slippery Rock, Worth Township, Butler County, PA | 1891 - ~1930 | [5] | |
| Nickleville, Richland Township, Butler County, PA | ~1930 - 1944 | [5] |
Photo Gallery
Photo contributors:
Farmhouse: photo by Elizabeth Wilson Williams Sept 1991
Vintage photos: photographers unknown, contributed by E.W.Williams
Sources
| Ref. Num. | Description | Image of original |
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| 1 | 1900 United States Federal Census, Worth Township, Butler County, PA, Enumeration District 92, Page 2, lines 82-90 lists Isaac Wimer, 42, born Apr [Aug?] 1857, married to Maggie, 35 [36?], born Nov 1864. They live with seven children: daughter Estella, born Jan 1884; son Lawrence, born Feb 1886; daughter Lizzie, 12, born Dec 1888; daugher Clara, 8, born Oct 1891; daughter Mede, 6, born May 1894; daughter Ida, 3, born Mar 1897; and daughter Mary, 5 months, born Dec 1899. Isaac and Maggie have been married for 17 years and Maggie has given birth to seven children, all of whom are still living. Everyone and their parents were born in PA. Isaac's occupation is listed as "farmer" and Lawrence is listed as a "farm laborer." Isaac, Maggie, Estella, Lawrence, and Lizzie can read, write, and speak English. Estella, Lawrence, Lizize, and Clara attended school within the census year. This census is dated 7 Jun 1900. |  |
| 2 | 1910 United States Federal Census, Worth Township, Butler County, PA, Enumeration District 108, Page 2, lines 90-99 lists Isac Wimer, 52, married to Margaret J. Wimer, 44. They live with six children: son Lawrence J. Wimer, 23; daugher Clara M. Wimer, 17; daughter Meda M. Wimer, 15; daughter Ida T. Wimer, 12; daughter Mary B. Wimer, 10; and daughter Bertha L. Wimer, 6. Also present is Isaac's father, Samuel Wimer, 83, and Isaac's grandson, James P. Wimer, 8. Isaac and Maggie have been married for 27 years and Maggie has given birth to eight children, seven of whom are still living. Everyone and their parents were born in PA. Everyone can read, write, and speak English. Isaac's occupation is listed as "Farmer." Lawrence and Samuel are listed as "Carpenters." Clara, Meda, Ida, Mary, Bertha, and James all attended school within the census year. This census is dated 20 Apr 1910. |  |
| 3 | 1920 United States Federal Census, Worth Township, Butler County, PA, Enumeration District 66, Page 7, lines 84-88 lists Bert W. Wilson, 28, married to Clara M. Wilson, 28. Their daughter, Ruth M. Wilson, 7, and two sons, Edwin D. Wilson, 4, and John T. Wilson, 2 years and one month, are listed as well. Bert is listed as having been born in PA. His profession is listed as "Laborer" on a rented farm. His census record is immediately followed by that of his father, James Luther Wilson, suggesting that they lived on adjacent property. This census page is dated 23 and 24 January 1920. |  |
| 4 | 1930 United States Federal Census, Richland Township, Venango County, PA, Enumeration District 61-40, Page 6, lines 65-73 lists Birt W. Wilson, 39, married to Clara M. Wilson, 38. They live with six children and a live-in farm laborer: daughter Ruth M. Wilson, 17; son Edwin D., 15; son John T. Wilson, 12; son Russel W. Wilson, 9; son Ray B. Wilson, 6; daughter Allene N. Wilson, 3 years and 10 months; and laborer Lester Lawrence, 43. When Birt W. Wilson and Clara M. Wilson got married, he was 20 and she was 19. All of the children except Allene attended school within the census year. Everyone but Allene can read, write, and speak English. Everyone and their parents were born in PA. Birt W. Wilson's occupation is listed as "Farmer." This census page is dated April 15th, 1930. |  |
| 5 | Obituary for Clara Mabel Wimer. Lists name as Mrs. Clara Mabel Wilson, wife of Bert W. Wilson of Nickleville. She died at the age of 52. Born near Slippery Rock to Isaac and Margaret Robinson Wimer. Clara and Bert lived near Slippery Rock until 14 years before her death, when they moved to Nickleville. She is survived by her husband, her mother Margaret Wimer, six children: Edwin D. Wilson, Russell W. Wilson, and Allene M. Wilson living at the family home, plus Ruth Vergis, John T. Wilson, and Ray B. Wilson living elsewhere; plus the following brothers and sisters: Stella McNeese, Lizzie McDeavitt, James Wimer, Mary Cathagan, Meda McDeavitt, Ida Spillwagon, and Lawrence Wimer. Among those attending the funeral were Betty & Tommy Stillwagon (children of Clara's sister Ida Wimer & Mac Stillwagon); Dorothy Shugo and Jane Uher (children of Clara's sister Mary Wimer & Earnest Gahagan); W.H. Stine (William Stein, husband of Bert Wilson's aunt Ellen Stoughton); Lois Link (dau. of Clara's sister Meda McDeavitt?); Leah McDowell (dau. of Clara's sister Lizzie McDeavitt); Mrs. Geo. H. Campbell (Ethel, dau. of Clara's sister Lizzie mcDeavitt); Nellie Wimer (wife of Clara's brother James); Tilda Greenway (dau. of Clara's sister Lizzie mcDeavitt); Fred & Mary McNies (children of Clara's sister Stella McNees); M/M R.E. McDeavitt, Ellwood City (probably Earl, son of Lizzie Wimer & R.E. McDeavitt); Tillie Barclay (Bert Wilson's paternal aunt, Matilda Wilson(dau. of Lot Wilson) m. John Barclay); Harry Fithian, Butler (an oil drilling contractor,business associate of Bert Wilson); M/M Laurence Wimer & Velma (Clara's brother's family, adopted dau. Velma); M/M Goerge Vergis, James, John, Mary, Michael (Clara's daughter Ruth, husband George, 4 children);Cpl Borreta McDeavitt (Clara's sister Meda's son Bud);S.R. Stoughton & Sally Stoughton, Butler (either Bert Wilson's maternal uncle Sol Stoughton, or Sol's son);M/M Mead Laurence & John (possibly son of Lusinda Ann Stoughton Lawrence; cousin of Bert Wilson; Lusinda Ann(Annie) was sister of Elizabeth Stoughton). |
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| 6 | Obituary for John Thomas Wilson. | private
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| 7 | Gravestone at Nickleville Presbyterian Cemetery, Venango County, PA. Reads: "Bert W. Wilson Born Feb 28 1891 Died May 23 1971, Clara M. Wimer Wilson Born Oct 26 1891 Died Mar 23 1944" |  |
| 8 | Personal correspondence from Elizabeth Wilson Williams, granddaughter of Clara Mabel Wimer. | N/A
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