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Simeral, Wilton LeRoy
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| LAST: Simeral
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FIRST: Wilton
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MID: LeRoy
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| GENDER: M
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| BORN: 9 Mar 1855
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DIED: 25 May 1919
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BURIED: 29 May 1919
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OCCUPATION: Farmer; Veterinarian
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| BIRTH PLACE: Jackson Co., Iowa
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| DEATH PLACE: Marion Co., Oregon
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OSBH DC (Marion County 1919) #327 - Wilton L. Simeral, male, married, occupation farmer, b. 9 Mar 1855 in Iowa, d. 25 May 1919 in Salem, Oregon (9 miles east of) at the age of 64 y's 2 m's 12 d's, name of father John H. Simeral (b. Indiana), maiden name of mother Almira E. Crane (b. New York), interment 29 May, undertaker Webb & Clough, informant Raymond W. Simeral of Salem
1860 IA CENSUS - Welton [sic], age 5, b. Iowa, is enumerated with John, age 34, occupation farmer, b. Indiana, and Almira, age 27, b. New York, along with Francis, age 2, b. Iowa.
MARRIAGE - "Wilton L. Simeral, over 21 & Emma C. Anderson, over 18, m 29 Nov 1876 at house of bride's parent's; Elder A. Shanks, M. G. Wit: H. C. Peck & Samuel
Harkleroad Aff: J. H. Simeral #11989 pg 271"
“Married – At the residence of the bride’s father on Howell Prairie, November 25, 1876 by Rev. Mr. Shanks, Mr. W. L. Simeral and Miss Emma C. Anderson, all of Marion County.
After the ceremony and a royal wedding feast, Mr. Simeral conducted his fair bride to his home four miles below this city, where he has a fine farm, well stocked, and the house furnished. Mr. S. got the “cage and then caught the bird.
Weekly Oregon Statesman 8 Dec 1876 7:1.
1900 OR CENSUS - Wilton L. Simeral, age 45, b. Mar 1855 in Iowa, and his wife of 23 years, Emma C., age 42, b. Aug 1857 in Iowa, are enumerated with Roy J., age 19, occupation farm laborer, b. Sep 1880, Raymond, W., age 17, b. Jul 1882, George S., age 14, b. May 1886, and Myrtle C., age 12, b. May 1888, all born in Oregon. Also enumerated with the family is Almira E. Simeral, identified as mother [of Wilton], age 67, widow, mother of 5 children 4 of whom are living at the time of the census, b. New York;
BIOGRAPHICAL:
“Wilton Leroy Simeral was born in Jackson County, Iowa, on March 9, 1855, the son of John H. Simeral, a veterinary surgeon. He came with his father and family to Oregon in 1864.
At 21 years of age he started out to make a living for himself. On November 19, 1876, he married Emma Catherine Anderson. She was the daughter of John Franklin and Lucinda Anderson of Howell Prairie. For a year after his marriage Mr. Simeral rented a Hubbard Farm, 4 miles from Salem, then moved to Howell Prairie, and farmed with his father-in-law for a year, then rented a 320-acre farm near Turner, which he farmed successfully for six years. Then he bought 160 acres in Waldo Hills. In 1899 he moved to the Geer farm and in all owned 205 acres.
He learned veterinary surgery from his father and had many occasions to use his skills. He was appointed county stock inspector, serving 9 years, and was associated for some time with State Veterinary Surgeon, James Whitcomb. This was carried on in connection with general farming and was not abandoned until he was appointed by Governor Lord to the position as steward and head farmer of the Oregon State Reform School on March 22, 1896. For many years he served as chief marshall of Oregon State Fair.
Four children were born into the Simeral home: Leroy J., Raymond G., George F., and Myrtle C.
Wilton Simeral passed away in 1919, about age of 64.” (uncited source - from scrapbooks in Silverton Public Library)
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OBITUARY:
Wilton Simeral Passes Beyond – Resident of Oregon for 55 Years Rears Prominent Family in Salem. Wilton L. Simeral, age 64 years, passed away at 7:40 Sunday morning at his home nine miles east of Salem. Mr. Simeral is survived by his widow, three sons, Ray W. Simeral and Leroy Simeral, both of Salem, and George Simeral of Pixley, Calif.; one daughter, Mrs. Myrtle G. Taylor, of Salem; two brothers, Clarence Simeral of Portland and A. F. Simeral of Silverton; a sister, Carrie Morgan of Fullerton, Calif.; and three grandchildren, Joseph Welton Simeral of Salem, and Anthony and Robert Simeral of Pixley, Calif. He crossed the plains when 9 years old and has made his home here since then.
Funeral services will be conducted from the Webb & Clough chapel at 2 p.m. Thursday by Rev. W. C. Kannier. Burial will be in Warren Cemetery with the Masons in charge of the service.
Daily Oregon Statesman 27 May 1919 4:4.
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INSCRIPTION:
Wilton L.
1855 - 1919
Simeral
[shares marker with Emma]
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SOURCES:
Hellie, Mader & Rickey
Saucy
OSBH DC (Marion County 1919) #327
1860 IA CENSUS (Jackson Co., Monmouth, FA #784)
Marriage Records of Marion Co., Oregon 1874-1979, Vol III, pg 23
WOS 8 Dec 1876 7:1
1900 OR CENSUS (Marion Co., Macleay, ED 138, sheet 3B)
DOS 27 May 1919 4:4
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