Viola Vera Wilson

b. May 1900
  • Viola Vera Wilson was born in May 1900 in Wisconsin.
  • Alfred Wilson and Harriet (?) appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1900 in Montello, Marquette County, Wisconsin. Other members of the household included Viola Vera Wilson.
  • Alfred Wilson and Harriet (?) appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in Wausau, Marathon County, Wisconsin, at 1913 Third Street. Other members of the household included Viola Vera Wilson.
  • Louis Henry Vorwerk appeared in the US federal census of 1 January 1920 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, at 708 9th Street lodging in the household of Cullen and Alice Gilfillan, apparently separated from his wife Francis who is enumerated in Rose Township, Ramsey County.. Other members of the household included Viola Vera Wilson.
  • She married Louis Henry Vorwerk, son of Frederick William Vorwerk and Mary Georgia Meyers, on 16 October 1923 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, with Vere Loper, clergyman of 1st Congregational Church, officiating. At the time of their marriage, Viola was a resident of Anoka County, and Louis resided in Ramsey County.
  • Louis Henry Vorwerk and Viola Vera Wilson appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1930 in Minnesota. Other members of the household included Betty Lou Vorwerk.
  • She and Louis Henry Vorwerk were divorced circa 1931.
  • It appears that "Betty Lou Covington" was the daughter of Louis Henry Vorwerk and Viola Vera Wilson, and after their divorce was adopted and raised by Louis' sister Atha (and Colin) Covington.
  • Last Edited: 8 May 2012

Family: Louis Henry Vorwerk b. circa 20 June 1886, d. 25 December 1932