Funeral services of Michael Wilson who died February 29th last at age 81 years 7 months were held at Hopewell Church May 27th.

(Typed as is from the newspaper.)

Source: Mt. Vernon IL Register-News
Date: June 6, 1888
Submitted by Mary Zinzilieta

*NOTE*

He has been added to the Hopewell Cemetery listing although there is no proof that his burial took place there. It could be that only the funeral took place at the church. (C.Ford)