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Jack's [Wilson?] Grandfather's house at Millett

From left to right: Charles Wilson, Gertie Sedore, Bess(?) Wilson, Grace Wilson, Mrs. C. Wilson, Jack Wilson, Gary Sedore, Wilbur Parker, [?] Parker, Mary Wilson.

Jack Wilson was the last man to operate the Delta Mills Pere Marquette Depot when it ceased operation in 1932. He also owned the coal yard located near the depot.

John Elmer Wilson married Bessie Rhoades on August 27, 1902.

Photo taken circa 1900 in the Ingersoll Farmhouse.

Top Row: Lela Ann (Ingersoll) Wilson, daughter of Harlan Ingersoll; L.D. Wilson, husband of Lela Ann; Charles Hirem Wilson, son of Lela Ann and L.D.

Middle Row: Joseph Miester; Harlan Peabody…

Charles Hiram Wilson (1887 - March 25, 1962)
Lois Ema (Bush) Wilson (1896 - February 30, 1970)

Charles Wilson was son of L.D. and Lela Ann (Ingersoll) Wilson, great-grandson of Erastus Ingersoll. Charles took over the farm that was originally…

Pictured in the photo (left to right): L.D. Wilson, “Topsie” Ellen Grace Wilson, unknown person, Charles H. Wilson. The building in the far left of the image was part of Erastus S. Ingersoll’s furniture company.

Ingersoll Home - Eaton Highway Built 1836. *Note: While the photograph states that his house was built in 1836, it is unclear when this picture was taken and if this is the original structure with modifications or a different home in the same…

Article by the Lansing State Journal, "This is the second in a series of stories on 100-year-old farms in the Lansing area." Additional images from Ken Wilson, great-great-great grandson of Erastus Ingersoll.

The Wilson home is located on…

Harlan Peabody Ingersoll (1835-1906) was the son of Erastus Smith Ingersoll and grandson of Erastus Ingersoll. He was one of eleven children to E.S. and Cyane Peabody Ingersoll. Harlan inherited the family farm and then passed it on to his daughter…