Bernice Evelyn Wilson
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Bernice Wilson was born in 1915, the fourth child of Jim Wilson and Lorena Bernice Mayer. She married Charles Wimer and had seven children.
| Date | Location | Notes | Sources | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birth | 14 July 1915 | Worth/Brady Twp., Butler County, PA | [2][9][11] | |
| Marriage | 24 Feb 1931 | To Charles Wendell Wimer b.18 May 1910, Worth T. Butler Co. PA d. 13 June 1986, Ellwood City, Lawrence Co. PA Parents: Gertrude Leise & Ford Wimer(< son of Eleanor Fisher & Peter Wimer; <son of Jonathan Wimer & Ann Hockenberry) |
[4][7][9][10][11] | |
| Death | 26 Dec 1986 | Ellwood City, Lawrence Co, PA | cause of death: heart disease | [8][9] |
| Burial | 28 Dec 1986 | (both) Zion Baptist Cemetery, Worth Twp. Butler Co. PA | [9] |
Ancestry chart segment
Generation 2 Generation 3 Generation 4
+-- James L. Wilson
| (1857-1929)
+-- James Garfield Wilson --+
| (1887-1931) |
Bernice Evelyn Wilson --+ +-- Elizabeth Ann Stoughton
(1915 - 1986) | (1862-1932)
+-- Lorena Bernice Mayer
(1890-1924)
Sources: [4]
Children
( children with Charles Wimer)
| Name | Gender | Date of Birth | Birthplace | Spouse | Notes | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean E. Wimer | F | 11 Feb 1934 | William T. Cox (b. 9 June 1928) res. Ellwood City, Lawrence Co. PA |
[4][7][9][10] | ||
| Elva S. Wimer | F | 9 Dec 1935 | Robert D. McCullough (b. 13 Nov 1932) res. Chantilly VA |
[4][7][9][10] | ||
| Beverly J. Wimer | F | 16 Mar 1937 | Russell Vaughn res. Aliquippa PA |
[4] [7][9][10] | ||
| Vivian Kay Wimer | F | 28 July 1941 | 1) Walter H. Merritt (b. 15 April 1933) 2)Chester Heaton of Ellwood City, Lawrence Co. PA |
[4][7][9][10] | ||
| Charles Wimer | M | 13 Aug 1944 | res. Manassas VA | [4][7][9][10] | ||
| Ford Everett Wimer | M | 7 Dec 1947 | res. Ellwood City; (See source notes) |
[4][7][9][10] | ||
| Cheryl A. Wimer | F | 31 Jan 1955 | res. Sterling VA | [4][7][9][10]
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Places of Residence
| Location | Dates | Notes | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brady Township, Butler County, PA; parents' home | 1915- 1940 | [1][2] | |
| 283 Portersville Rd., Ellwood City, Lawrence County, PA ; | 1940 - 1986 | [9][10] |
The address at 283 Portersville Rd., Ellwood City, is assumed to be that of Charles & Bernice Wimer since 1940, rather than of their daughter Kay Heaton in 1986; inconclusive - see obituaries below.
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Sources
| Ref. Num. | Description | Image of original
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|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1920 United States Federal Census, West Liberty Township, Butler County, PA, Enumeration District 3, Page 4, lines 76-82 lists James G. Wilson, 32, married toRena Wilson, age "Un". They live with daughter Pearl Wilson, 10; son Merle Wilson, 8; son Brice C. Wilson, 6; daughter Bernice E. Wilson, 4; and son Kenneth Wilson, 2. Pearl and Merle attended school within the last year. James, Rena, and Pearl can read, write, and speak English. Everyone and their parents were born in PA. James G. Wilson is a farmer. This census page is dated 26 Jan 1920, though margin notes indicate that this particular entry was taken on 27 Jan 1920. |  |
| 2 | 1930 United States Federal Census, West Liberty Township, Butler County, PA, Enumeration District 67, Page 1, lines 9-20 lists James G. Wilson, 43, married to Della R. Wilson, 43. They were both 21 at the time of their first marriage. They live with son Merl A. Wilson, 19; son Brice C. Wilson, 17; daughter Vernice E. Wilson, 14; son Kenneth J. Wilson, 12; daughter Dorothy H. Wilson, 8; son Homel W. Wilson, 7; son James E. Wilson, 3; daughter Mary J. Wilson, 1 year 11 months; daughter Ma[illegible] E. Wilson, 8 months; and stepdaughter Betty Wicks, 7. Vernice, Kenneth, Dorothy, and Homel attended school within the last year. Everyone can read and write except for Homel, James E., Mary, Ma[illegible], and Betty. James G. Wilson and his parents were born in PA. Della was born in WV, though her parents were both born in PA. All of the children were born in PA. James G. Wilson is a farmer on land that he owns. Merl and Brice work as farm laborers. James E., Mary J., Ma[illegible], and Betty are listed as unable to speak English. |  |
| 3 | Personal correspondence from Elizabeth Wilson Williams, granddaughter of Bert Winiford Wilson. | |
| 4 | Manuscript of John T. Wilson researched 1975-1985, including personal knowledge and interviews of McDeavitt cousins and of his aunts Stella Wimer (McNeese), Lizzy Wimer (McDeavitt), Meda Wimer (McDeavitt), and Mary Gahagan. John T. Wilson was a son of Bert W. Wilson. | |
| 5 | Russell W. Wilson, (nephew of James G. Wilson). Russ Wilson interviewed by niece Elizabeth Wilson Williams, Sept 2006. Interview included road trip through family farm sited of Butler County PA. | |
| 6 | Paul Keith Heckathorn, grandson of James G. Wilson; correspondence 1988-1991. | |
| 7 | The Wimer Family by Paul W. Myers, pg 34 & 47. Charles W. Wimer, husband of Bernice Evelyn Wilson, connects to our Wimer family, 4 generations earlier. Direct line ancestor Christophel Wimer and Mary Sophia Snyder had a son Jonathan Wimer who married Ann Hockenberry. Jonathan's son Peter Wimer (31 May 1841-30 Dec 1919) married (29 Sept 1859) to Eleanor Fisher (19 Jan 1843 - 24 May 1918). Peter's son Ford Wimer (4 Dec 1885 - 7 Aug 1971) married A. Gertrude Leise (9 Nov 1892 - 4 June 1966). Ford's son Charles W. Wimer (b. 18 May 1910) married Bernice Evelyn Wilson. |
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| 8 | Social Security Death Index
Name: Bernice Wimer
Last Residence: 16117 Ellwood City, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Born: 14 Jul 1915
Died: Dec 1986
State (Year) SSN issued: Pennsylvania (1964-1965 ) Name: Charles Wimer Last Residence: 16117 Ellwood City, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, United States of America Born: 18 May 1910 Died: Jun 1986 State (Year) SSN issued: Pennsylvania (Before 1951 ) | |
| 9 | Obituary of Bernice E. Wilson(Mrs. Charles W. Wimer), Butler Eagle issue 26 Dec 1986, microfilm reel 550 pg 18. Image contributed by Jan Finke. Mrs. Charles W. Wimer. Mrs. Bernice E. Wimer, 71, of 283 Portersville Rd., Ellwood City, died today (i.e. 26 Dec 1986) at home. Born Worth Twp., Butler Co. 14 July 1915, dau. of James G. and Lorena Mayer Wilson. Member First Baptist Church Elwood City. Husband Charles W. Wimer died 13 June 1986. Surviving are 5 daughters: Mrs William (Jeane) Cox & Mrs Chester (Vivian K.) Heaton, both of Ellwood City, Mrs. Robert (Elva) McCullough of Chantilly VA, Mrs Russell (Beverly) Vaughn of Aliquippa, & Cheryl Wimer of Sterling VA; 2 sons: Charles Wimer of Manassas VA & F. Everett Wimer of Ellwood City; 17 grandchildren, 13 gr-grandchildren. Two brothers & a sister preceded in death. Turner Funeral Home Elwood City; Rev. Claude Moorfield of First Baptist Ch; burial Zion Baptist Cemetery Worth Twp Sunday (i.e. 28 Dec 1986). |
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| 10 | Obituary of Charles W. Wimer, New Castle News, image contributed by Jan Finke. Charles W. Wimer, 76, of 283 Portersville Rd. Ellwood City, retired bricklayer employed at former Ellwood Works, U.S. Steel. Died at home of daughter Mrs. Chester (Vivian Kay) Heaton of Ellwood City on 13 June 1986 following long illness. Moved from Butler Co. to Ellwood City in 1940. Born Worth Twp., Butler Co. 18 May 1910, to Ford & Gertrude Leise Wimer. Married Bernice E. Wilson; she survives. Was also a farmer for 30 yrs. Member First Baptist Church Ellwood City. Survived by wife; 5 daughters - Mrs. William (Jean E.) Cox, Mrs. Robert (Elva) McCullough,& Mrs. Chester (Vivian Kay) Heaton, all of Ellwood City, Mrs. Russell (Beverly) Vaughn of Aliquippa, & Mrs. Cheryl Wimer of Sterling, Va; 2 sons - Charles of Manassas, VA & F. Everett of Ellwood City; 17 grand - & 11 gr.grand children. Preceded in death by parents & gr.grandson Alan McCullouth in 1979. turner Funeral Home of Ellwood City; Rev. Claude E. Moorfield of First Baptist, interment Zion Baptist Cemetery in Butler Co. |
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| 11 | Correspondence of Jan Finke, granddaughter of James G. Wilson, June 1008- ongoing. |
Source Notes
- John T. Wilson lists the children as: Everett, Charles, Jean, Elva, Kay, Beverly, and Cheryl Wimer.
Paul W. Myers lists the children as: Jean E., Elva S., Beverly J., Vivian K., Charles, Ford, and Cheryl A. Wimer.
We have assumed that "Kay" is Vivian K., which leaves Ford on one list and Everett on the other. This may indicate two different children, but more likely is a first and middle name of the same child.
