James Allen Wilson

James Allen Wilson

• James Allen Wilson was born circa 1914 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska.
• He married Margaret Bilby, daughter of William S. Bilby and Jesse Wright, on 15 October 1938 in Fairbury, Jefferson County, Nebraska, at the First Presbyterian Church.
• The following appeared on 16 October 1938 in The Nebraska State Journal: Miss Margaret Bilby, daughter of Mrs. W. S. Bilby of Fairbury, became the bride of James Allen Wilson, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Wilson of Nebraska City, Saturday at 7:30 p. m. at a ceremony perfomed at the First Presbyterian church at Fairbury. Rev. Harry F. Huntington officiated in the presence of 125 guests. Five branch candelabra holding tapers, and bouquets of mums formed the altar decorations. A white satin drapery was in the background. Mrs. Harold Chatelain was at the organ.
       The bride appeared wearing her mother's wedding gown of ivory brocaded satin, fashioned with a tight bodice, leg of mutton sleeves and a full skirt. The veil which was floor length, was fastened at the back of the head with tiny white ostrich tips. Her only jewelry was a garnet star at the neck, which is a family heirloom. Miss Jeanne Russell and Miss Lucille Wiggins were bridesmaids, and wore dresses of wisteria alpaca crepe, trimmed in pastel printed lame. They were cut on princess lines. Lame sashes hung from the shoulders to the floor. Best man was Robert R. Wilson, brother of the bridegroom. Frederick Eiche of Lincoln, Robert Hilsebeck, Fred Kudrna and Delbert Babcock were the ushers. The bride was given in marriage by her btother, Robert W. Bilby.
       Following the ceremony there was a reception and candles and flowers formed the decorations on the table at which a wedding cake was the centerpiece. The bride's sisters, Mrs. H. L. Bedell, Mrs. E. T. Lindgren, Mrs. Arthur Bailey of Lincoln, and Mrs. H. Hedgecock, assisted in the serving. About 30 Lincoln guests were at the wedding. The bride chose for travel a three piece black suit with a satin blouse. Her accessories were black.
       The couple will live in Lincoln where the bridegroom is associated in business with the Eiche Floral company.
• The following appeared on 23 January 1940 in The Nebraska State Journal: (Births) Mr. and Mrs. James Allan Wilson (Margaret Bilby), 1250 Dakota, a girl, Jan. 19.
• Margaret Bilby became a widow at his death.
• James Allen Wilson died on 24 February 1941 in Nebraska City, Otoe County, Nebraska.
• The following appeared on 25 February 1941 in The Nebraska State Journal: James A. Wilson, 27, died Monday at his home in Nebraska City after an illness of two years. Reared in Lincoln, he was graduated in 1936 from University of Nebraska, where he was a member of Signa Nu and the Pershing Rifles. He married Margaret Bilby of Fairbury, who survives him with their daughter, Nancy, 15 months old. Also surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Allan Wilson of Nebraska City; brother, Robert of Falls City, and sister, Josephine, of Ames, Ia. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a. m. Wednesday in Nebraska City.

• Last Edited: 14 Dec 2011