Friday, July 10, 2009

Personal Information about George Wiltshire

We believe George's birth day is 8 Nov 1942 even though his headstone states 16 April 1844. We also believe, but have not yet totally conformed, that he was born in Upton-On-Severn, England. He was however born to William Wiltshire and Ann Chadney, (both from England). George was the second child in the family of seven.

He married Minnie Jane Yeckley on June 22, 1880 in Circleville, Utah They had five children. One of which, Orson William, passed away as a young child and is also buried next to his father and listed on this family headstone. (See headstone photo below)

George also served in the Utah Territorial Militia during the Indian wars.

George passed away on Dec. 4, 1890 in Circleville, Utah. He is buried in the Circleville Cemetery.



Also buried along with Grandpa & Grandma is their son Orson William Wiltshire...

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