On Dec 18, 1866, he married Maggie Gilbert, and to this union were born five children: Mrs. Minnie Boyer (b. 1867) and Mrs. Lillie Green (b. 1869), both of whom preceded him in death; Ella M. (b. 1873); William "Willie" Henry (b. 1877); and Anna E. (b. 1882). In 1869 the family moved to Shawnee county, Kansas, where Edward Chilson grew fruits and vegetables (especially sweet potatoes), and remained there until 1889, when they removed to Viola, Ill., which has since been their home.
Mr. Chilson and his entire family united with the Baptist church at Silver Lake, Kansas in 1887. When they returned to Viola they became regular attendants of the Methodist church, where he became teacher of the men's bible class for 26 years.
On Dec 18, 1866, he married Maggie Gilbert, and to this union were born five children: Mrs. Minnie Boyer (b. 1867) and Mrs. Lillie Green (b. 1869), both of whom preceded him in death; Ella M. (b. 1873); William "Willie" Henry (b. 1877); and Anna E. (b. 1882). In 1869 the family moved to Shawnee county, Kansas, where Edward Chilson grew fruits and vegetables (especially sweet potatoes), and remained there until 1889, when they removed to Viola, Ill., which has since been their home.
Mr. Chilson and his entire family united with the Baptist church at Silver Lake, Kansas in 1887. When they returned to Viola they became regular attendants of the Methodist church, where he became teacher of the men's bible class for 26 years.
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I know that my redeemer liveth
Family Members
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Julia Ann Chilson Simms
1843–1929
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Nancy Ellen Chilson Ramsey
1846–1926
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Alexander S. Chilson
1849–1850
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Melvina Minerva "Vina" Chilson Anderson
1851–1922
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Mary E. Chilson Megnin
1853–1879
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Clarrinda Angelica "Linda" Chilson Simms
1855–1941
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Adna Chilson
1858–1946
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Warren D. Chilson
1861–1938
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Emma "Emmie" Chilson Foy
1865–1885
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