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Note: Life Sketch: Edward Monroe Wilson was born on 15 May 1919 in Lexington, Lafayette, Missouri, USA the second child of Harry Wilson, age 32 and Josephine Prudence Key, age 16. He had two siblings, namely: Lena Anna May, and Lillie Annie Belle, both died in childhood from broncho pneumonia. Edward Monroe Wilson, was 9 months old when he lived in Lexington, Missouri, on January 23, 1920. Also in the household were his parents Harry and Josephine, Josephine was doing general housework. They were living with Edward's maternal grandparents, George Key, who was a miner in 1920, and Lillie Key, whom was keeping house, and his uncles, Alfred and Ben Key. On March 4, 1921, Edward was 1 year old when Warren G. Harding was inaugurated as President of the United States in Washington, D.C. Edward Monroe's sister Lillie Annie Belle was born on June 2, 1921, in Missouri when Edward Monroe was 2 years old. Edward Monroe's sister Lillie Annie Belle died on June 10, 1923, in Kansas City, Missouri when Edward Monroe was 4 years old. Edward was 4 years old on August 2, 1923, when Calvin Coolidge became the 30th President of the United States.
On 18 Mar 1925 at age 5, the "Tri-State Tornado", Edward Monroe Wilson Sr. was living in Missouri around the time the deadliest tornado in U.S. history hit the Midwest. On 1 Nov 1926 at the age of 7, Great Mississippi Flood of 1927, Edward Monroe Wilson Sr. was living in Kansas City, Missouri around the time the Mississippi River flooded and forced hundreds of thousands to flee. On May 20, 1927, Edward Monroe Wilson Sr. was living in Kansas City, Missouri, when Charles Lindbergh visited their city after becoming the first man to make a solo flight across the Atlantic, Edward was 8 years old. Edward was 9 when Herbert Hoover inaugurated President on March 4, 1929.
Edward Monroe Wilson, was actually 11 years old when he lived Fishing River Township, Clay County, Missouri, on April 4, 1930. He had attended school since September 1, 1929. He lived in the same house as his mom, Josephine Wood and his step dad, James Wood, and his half brothers, Wallace and Thearon Wood, and his half sisters, Hilda and Norma Lee Wood. He was 13 years old when, on March 4, 1933, Franklin D. Roosevelt was inaugurated President. Edward Monroe Wilson, was 15 years old when he lived in Marietta Street, Excelsior Springs City, South Ward, Fishing River Township, Clay, Missouri, on April 1, 1935. Edward Monroe Wilson, was 20 years old when he lived in Marietta Street, Excelsior Springs, South Ward, Fishing River Township, Clay, Missouri, on April 2, 1940. He was living in the same house as his mom Josephine Wood, who was doing general housework and was a maid at a hotel, his step dad, James J. Wood, who was a miner, half brothers, Wallace, Thearon, Claud, and Lincoln Wood. His half sisters, Norma Lee, Theresa J., and Aleatha A. Wood, along with his half sister Hilda A Alexander, as well.
When the then, Vice President Harry S Truman became the 33rd President of the United States, fallowing the death of President Roosevelt, on April 12, 1945, Edward was 25 years old. He married Violet Bernice Strode, the daughter of Ruben Strode and Cora Anna Munkirs on 18 Aug 1948 in Excelsior Springs, Clay, Missouri. She was born on 18 Sep 1930 in Excelsior Springs, Clay, Missouri, and died on 19 Jun 1972 in Kansas City, Wyandotte, Kansas. They had three children during their marriage. Edward was 33 years old on January 20, 1953, when Dwight D. Eisenhower became the 34th President of the United States. He died on February 1, 1956, in Rogers, Nebraska, at the age of 36, from a vehicle accident. On February 5, 1956, Edward's funeral was presided over by the Prichard Funeral Home in Excelsior Springs, Missouri was then buried in the Munkirs Cemetery in Kearney Township, Clay County, Missouri. Edward Monroe had no political affiliation, he stood about 5 foot 6 inches tall. He had brown hair and brown eyes
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1920 Federal Census
Name: Edward Wilson
Age: 9/12
Birth date: abt 1919
Birth place: Missouri
Residence date: 1 Jan 1920
Residence place: Lexington, Lafayette, Missouri
Relation to Head of House: Grandson
Father's birthplace: Missouri
Mother's birthplace: Missouri
Occupation: N/A
Race: White
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Single
Dwelling Number: 341
Household members:
Name Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace Occupation
George KEY Head M M W 47 MO Fa: MO Mo: MO Miner
Lillie KEY Wife F M W 33 MO Fa: MO Mo: MO Keeps House
Alfred KEY Son M S W 14 MO Fa: MO Mo: MO
Ben KEY Son M S W 10 MO Fa: MO Mo: MO
Josie WILSON Dau F M W 17 MO Fa: MO Mo: MO House work General
Harrie WILSON Son in Law M M W 31 MO Fa: MO Mo: MO
Edward WILSON Grandson M S W 9/12 MO Fa: MO Mo: MO
Line Number: 20
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1930 Federal Census
Name: Edward Wilson
Age: 11
Birth date: abt 1919
Birth place: Missouri
Residence date: 1 April 1930
Residence place: Fishing River Township, Clay, Missouri
Relation to Head of House: Stepson
Father's birthplace: Missouri
Mother's birthplace: Missouri
Occupation: none
Race: White
Gender: Male
Attended School since Sept. 1, 1929: Yes
Marital Status: Single
Dwelling Number: 58
Family Number: 62
Houshold members:
Name Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace Occupation
James J. WOOD Head M M W 30 MO Fa: MO Mo: MO Cook
Josephine WOOD Wife F M W 27 MO Fa: MO Mo: MO
Edward WILSON Stepson M S W 11 MO Fa: MO Mo: MO
Hitly WOOD Dau F S W 6 MO Fa: MO Mo: MO
Nermel Lee WOOD Dau F S W 4 MO Fa: MO Mo: MO
Wallace Russell WOOD Son M S W 2 11/12 MO Fa: MO Mo: MO
Thearon Vernon WOOD Son M S W 11/12 MO Fa: MO Mo: MO
Line Number: 7
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1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Edward Wilson
Listed as Wilson Wood on record.
Age: 20
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1919
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Missouri
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Step-Son
Listed as son on record.
Home in 1940: Excelsior Springs City, South Ward, Fishing River Township, Clay, Missouri
Street: Marietta Street
House Number:
Farm: No
City of residence in 1935: Same place
County of residence in 1935:
State of residence in 1935:
Resident on farm in 1935:
Sheet Number: 1 A
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 15
Rent/home value: 5
Education:
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 6th grade
Employment status:
Occupation: New Worker
Duration of Unemployment: 40
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Name Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace Occupation
James J WOOD Head M M W 40 MO Miner
Josephine WOOD Wife F M W 38 MO general housework & maid at hotel
Edward WILSON Stepson M S W 20 MO new worker
Norma Lee WOOD Dau F S W 15 MO
Wallace R WOOD Son M S W 13 MO
Thearon V WOOD Son M S W 10 MO
Claud WOOD Son M S W 8 MO
Lincoln WOOD Son M S W 6 MO
Theresa J WOOD Dau F S W 3 MO
Aleatha A WOOD Dau F S W 2 MO
Hilda A ALEXANDER Dau F M W 16 MO
Line Number: 40
1940 CENSUS RECORD NOTE: On the 1940 Census for Edward and the family, Edward is enumerated as "Wilson Wood", instead of Edward Wilson, and is relationed to the head of house as "Son" instead of "Step son". James J. Wood was the respondant to this census, and it's my guess, given the evidence, that he (James) felt Edward was his son and claimed him as such on that year's census.
However as to why I believe 'Wilson Wood' is Edward Wilson, is 1. the estimated birth year lines up to abt. 1919, when Edward was born. 2. James J. Wood did marry a Josephine, her name was Josephine Prudence Key. 3. Edward was the only surviving child from Josephine's first marriage. 4. Edward is living with Josephine and James and his (Edward's) younger half-siblings in the 1930 census, where Edward is enumerated as 'Edward Wilson' and his relation to head of house is 'step son'.
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U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards
Name: Edward Monroe Wilson
Age: 21
Race: White
Occupation: None
Height: 5'6"
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown
Weight: 155
Complexion: Light
Other Physical Characteristics:
Birth Date: 15 May 1919
Birth Place: Lexington, Missouri, USA
Residence Year: 1942
Residence: Missouri, USA
Mailing Address:1141/2 East Broadway, Excelsior Springs, Clay, MO
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Obituary:
Last Rites For Edward Wilson To be Sunday Funeral services for Edward M. Wilson, 34, of Nevis, Minn., formerly resident, will be held 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Prichard Funeral home with the Rev. Wilbur Holman officiating. Burial will be in Munkirs cemetery.
Edward Wilson was killed Wednesday in an automobile accident at Rogers, Neb. A former resident, he was born in Excelsior Springs. His occupation was farming.
On August 2, 1948, he was married to Violet Strode in Excelsior Springs.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Violet Wilson of the home.; three sons, Edward, Jr., Robert and John Wilson, all of the home. His father, Harry Wilson, Atanison, Kansas.; his mother Mrs. Josephine Neuman, Norton, Kans. four half-sisters, Helda Sharp and Phyllis Ann Wood, both of Kansas City, Theresa Wright, Enid, Okla., Lethia Craig, Norton, Kansas, Betty Wood, Kansas City. Four-half brothers, Buddy Wood, Wallace Wood, and Theran Wood all of Kansas City; and Lincoln Wood and a grandmother, Mrs. Lillie Wood, Excelsior Springs. The body will arrive in Excelsior Springs at 9 a.m. Saturday.
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Oral history of Edward M. Wilson, Sr.: "Well, my brother Edward was a hard worker. He and Violet your grandma were married when I was very young- I'm not sure I think that was in 1948 my brother Bud and myself lived off and on with Edward and Violet all of our young lives. Up to 1953 then he and Violet moved to Iowa, I think. Edward was coming to Kansas city in 1956 February I think, when he had a blow-out on the left front tire that pulled the car into the path of an on coming bus, Edward was killed at the scene. Edward was a very strong man, he had a pretty bad temper, but a heart of gold. I guess when you heard your Uncle Edward talk, he sounded as much my brother as anyone. He was taller than Johnny and Jr., I think he was around 5'10"." - Email from William F. Wood, brother of Edward
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U. S. Presidents During The Lifetime of Edward Wilson, Sr.:
President Time In Office
Woodrow Wilson March 4, 1913 - March 4, 1921
Warren G. Harding March 4, 1921 - August 2, 1923
Calvin Coolidge August 2, 1923 - March 4, 1929
Herbert Hoover March 4, 1929 - March 4, 1933
Franklin D. Roosevelt March 4, 1933 - April 12, 1945
Harry S Truman April 12, 1945 - January 20, 1953
Dwight D. Eisenhower January 20, 1953 - January 20, 1961
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