Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Tombstone Tuesday

Thomas William Wilson

Thomas William Wilson was the eldest son (and third-born child) or Charlie Wilson and Katie Beville. He was born in New Orleans, LA but by age 10 had moved to Memphis with his family.

Beyond these scant vital statistics, little is currently known about the life of Thomas. He served bravely during World War 1, but records of his service remain elusive. Family rumor says he once played professional baseball - maybe in St. Louis. But the combination of a common name and turn-of-the-century baseball records yields disappointing results. He was married to Billie Faye; Billie proceeded him in death and is buried beside him.

According to his brief obituary, Thomas was a retired employee of the Love Automatic Sprinkler Company.


 





Personal Data Tombstone Data
Birth: 9 May 1898 City: Memphis, TN
Marriage: Unk to Billie Faye Cemetery: Calvary
Death: 12 Jan 1968 Section:
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