Raymond Henry Wilson
b. September 1885, d. 17 July 1935
- Father: Peter McIn. Wilson b. circa 1859, d. 21 March 1913
- Mother: Louisa Burfeind b. April 1865, d. 10 January 1954
- Raymond Henry Wilson was born in September 1885 in New York.
- Julia Anna (?) appeared in the New York state census of 16 February 1892 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York. Other members of the household included Raymond Henry Wilson, Adam Burfeind, Peter McIn. Wilson, Louisa Burfeind and Peter Mackntosh Wilson. Also in the household was Ida Burfeind (age 8), likely Adam's daughter.
- James Bird and Katherine Burfeind appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1900 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, at 27 Front Avenue enumerated near Katherine and Louisa's brother Henry Burfeind.. Other members of the household included Raymond Henry Wilson, Louisa Burfeind and Peter Mackntosh Wilson.
- He was a clerk in a store, according to the 1900 census.
- Raymond Henry Wilson appeared in the 1905 Niagara Falls, New York, City Directory at 914 Grove Avenue listed as a clerk at 118-120 Falls..
- Louisa Burfeind appeared in the New York state census of 1 June 1905 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, at 914 Grove Street. Other members of the household included Raymond Henry Wilson, Peter Mackntosh Wilson and Harry B. Hathaway.
- He was employed as a grocery clerk, according to the 1905 census.
- Louisa Burfeind appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, at 910 Pierce Avenue. Other members of the household included Raymond Henry Wilson, Harry B. Hathaway.
- He was employed as a plumbing contractor, according to the 1910 census.
- The following appeared on 23 March 1913 in the Buffalo Courier: The funeral of Peter M. Wilson, killed in a dynamite explosion at Gasport Friday, will be held from the residence of his sister, Mrs. J. H. Brauer, No. 541 Grant street, this afternoon at 2:30 oclock. Mr. Wilson is survived by his sons, Ray and Peter M. Wilson.
- He married Julia Schmelz, daughter of Louis Schmelz and Sophia Veletta, on 4 April 1914 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, at Zion Lutheran Church, by license issued the same day, with Rev. Herman Brezing officiating. Witnesses were Mr. and Mrs. John Schwenkbeck.
- Raymond Henry Wilson and Julia Schmelz appeared in the US federal census of 1 January 1920 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, at 675 Wood Avenue.
- Raymond Henry Wilson and Julia Schmelz appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1930 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, at 27 Portage Street. Other members of the household included William Schmelz.
- He was an automobile machinist, according to the 1930 census.
- Raymond Henry Wilson died on 17 July 1935 at age 49 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, took his own life.
- Julia Schmelz became a widow at his death.
- He was interred at Riverdale Cemetery, Lewiston, Niagara County, New York.
- The following appeared on 17 July 1935 in The Niagara Falls Gazette: [Died] in this city July 17th, 1935, Raymond Henry Wilson, aged 48 years, husband of Julia, son of Mrs. Louise Hathaway; brother of Peter Wilson, all of this city. Private funeral services will be held from the Gridley Funeral Home, 750 Main street, Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. George B. Hassey officiating. Interment in Riverdale cemetery.
- Last Edited: 30 Nov 2014