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Note: N843 Given name (Jonathan), middle initial (B) and surname (Willison) from the "Porter-Inghram-Rinehart Bible", entries from which were copied from Greene Hills Echo.
Given name (Jonathan) and surname (Willison) from the obituary of Margaret Porter - "Waynesburg Republican" newspaper, Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania, Thursday, June 5, 1890, and "Waynesburg Democrat" newspaper, Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania, Friday, June 6, 1890
Given name (Jonathan), surname (Willison) and status (deceased) in October, 1926, from the obituary of Sarah Porter Willison - The Waynesburg Republican newspaper, Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania, Thursday, October 7, 1926
Given name (Jonathan), surname (Willison) and status (deceased) in June, 1950, from the obituary of Margaret W. Milliken - ÒDemocrat MessengerÓ newspaper, Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania, Tuesday, June 13, 1950
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1870 (June 10) census data from the census images for Franklin Township (Post Office-Waynesburg), Greene County, Pennsylvania (Page 8 - Image 8 - line 38) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that he was a 32 year old blacksmith, born in Pennsylvania and living with his wife, 1 son, Charles, and 1 daughter, Arthera. The value of his real estate was $500 and the value of his personal estate was also $500. His given name is listed as "Johnathan" in this census.
1880 (June 24) census data from the census images for Franklin Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania (Enumeration District 71 - page 34 - image 35 - line 33) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that he was a 42 year old blacksmith. He was living with his wife, 2 daughters and a cousin, Edward (line 37). He was born in Pennsylvania as were his father and mother. His given name and surname are listed as "Johnathan Wilison" in this census.
His cousin, Edward Willison (line 37), was single and 18 years old, working as a blacksmith apprentice. He was born in Pennsylvania as were his father and mother.
1900 census data from the census images for Franklin Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania (Enumeration District 83 - sheet 2 - image 3 - line 30) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that he was a 62 year old blacksmith, who was born in April, 1837. He had not been employed for 0 months within the census year. He had been married for 36 years and was living with his wife and daughter in a house, which was owned free of any mortgage. He is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania as were his father and mother. His given name is listed as "Johnathan" in this census.
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JONATHAN WILLISON
Waynesburg, July 9. - Following an illness of but a few hoursÕ duration, Jonathan Willison, a wealthy and influential resident of Franklin township, died shortly after 8 oÕclock last evening at his home in Morrisville. Heart failure was the cause of death. For the past 50 years Mr. Willison had conducted a blacksmith shop at Morrisville, where he had spent his entire life. He was 72 years of age. Mr. Willison had been in his usual health and Wednesday worked in the blacksmith shop. Thursday morning he arose at his accustomed hour and went into the garden. While working there he was suddenly taken ill and reached the house with difficulty. He rapidly became worse and his death occurred at the hour stated. During his long life Mr. Willison took an active part in the affairs of the township and county. He was a Democrat but never held political office. He was a mason. Besides his wife, who before her marriage was Miss Agnes Porter, of Franklin township, Mr. Willison is survived by one daughter, Mrs. L. S. (NOTE: THE MIDDLE INITIAL CONFLICTS WITH INFORMATION FOUND IN OTHER SOURCES) Milliken, of Rutan. No arrangements for the funeral have yet been made.
Source - ÒThe Washington ReporterÓ newspaper, Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, Friday, July 9, 1909, page eight
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JONATHAN B. WILLISON
Jonathan B. Willison, a most highly respected citizen, died at his home in Morrisville, Thursday evening, July 8, aged 72 years, after a few hours illness from heart trouble. Mr. Willison was widely known as an expert blacksmith, he having spent the greater part of his life at the blacksmith trade in Morrisville. He was a man of many sterling qualities, was kind hearted and generous, and most highly esteemed by all who knew him. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity. Besides his wife he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. L. F. Milliken, of Rutan. The funeral services were held on Saturday at 2 p. m. and were conducted by the Rev. W. H. Gladden, of Rogersville. The Masonic order attended in a body.
Source - "Waynesburg Republican" newspaper, Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania, Thursday, July 15, 1909, page 1
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JONATHAN B. WILLISON.
Jonathan B. Willison died at his home in Morrisville, east of town Thursday evening, July 8, 1909 aged about 72 years. Mr. Willison was taken severely ill of heart trouble about noon, and grew rapidly worse until death came a few hours later. The deceased was one of Greene countyÕs most honest and industrious citizens. He was widely known as an expert blacksmith, and most of his long life had been spent in the blacksmithing business in Morrisville: He is survived by his wife and one daughter, Mrs. L. F. Milliken, of Rutan. The deceased was one of the oldest members of Waynesburg Lodge No. 153, F. & A. Masons. The funeral took place from the late residence at 2 oÕclock Saturday, in charge of that fraternal organization. Interment in the Oakmont cemetery (NOTE; THE LOCATION OF INTERMENT CONFLICTS WITH INFORMATION FOUND IN OTHER SOURCES).
Source - ÒWaynesburg DemocratÓ newspaper, Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania, Friday, July 16, 1909
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Monument in Green Mount Cemetery (Section 5), Franklin Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania from "Greene County, Pennsylvania Cemeteries CD-ROM Volume 2" - James Fordyce (2002). This monument was observed my me and photographed.
WILLISON
Jonathan Agnes
1838 -1909 1844 - 1926
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